River Walk Vending

Application for 2026 - 2027 Public Vending Program Closed.

The City of San Antonio, through the Center City Development & Operations Department (CCDO), offers two vending programs: the Designated Public Vending Program and the Private Vending Program. The following dates and processes apply for those interested in applying to either program.

NOTE: River Walk Private Vending Program is open year-round.

Apply for Vending Programs

Public

Step 1.Required Documents

Download the required documents or pick them up in person at the CCDO office:

Step 2.Attend Virtual Lottery

CCDO holds an annual lottery to determine the next year’s vendors. Continue to monitor this website for further information on our River Walk program.

Step 3.Payment of Permit

Vendors selected through the lottery process will need to pay an annual permit fee.

Private

Step 1.Required Documents

Download the required documents or pick them up in person at the CCDO office:

Step 2.Submit Application

Application Period
River Walk Private Vending Program is open year-round.

Vending Application

Alternatively, you can obtain the application in person at the Center City Development & Operations Offices, located at 400 N. St. Mary’s St., Suite 100, during office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on City holidays.

Application Submission

Appointments with Jaime Hernandez must be made to submit an application at the CCDO office, 400 N. St. Mary's St., Suite 100. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed on City holidays. To schedule an appointment, or to request an alternate method of submission, please contact Jaime Hernandez.

NOTE: Applications are incomplete until all required documents are submitted and approved.

Step 3.Payment of Permit

Vendors will need to pay the annual permit fee to begin vending.