River Walk Vending

Application for 2024 - 2025 Public Vending Program Closed

Please check back in July 2025.

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 the Informational Meeting

CCDO will hold its annual River Walk Designated Public Space Vending Program informational meeting. CCDO will conduct this meeting virtually. Please use the call-in phone number and conference ID below.

Virtual Meeting Details

  • Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.
  • Format: Virtual Meeting

Call-in Information

  • Phone Number: 312-667-7136
  • Conference ID: 878 380 702#

Step 3.Submit Application

Application Period
Monday, July 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. - Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 4 p.m.

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. Anyone applying for the program lottery cannot apply as an associate vendor for the current year.

Step 4.Attend Virtual Lottery

CCDO holds an annual lottery to determine the next year’s vendors.

The lottery for the 2024 River Walk Stationary Designated Public Space Vending Program will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The lottery will be conducted virtually, and meeting information will be sent out to approved applicants at a later date.

Continue to monitor this website for further information on our River Walk program.

Step 5.Payment of Permit

Vendors selected through the lottery process on Friday, August 16, 2024, will need to pay the annual permit fee by Friday, September 20, 2024.

This is required in order to begin vending on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

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.

Contact

Email

Contact Form

Phone

210-207-3677

Address

400 N. St. Mary's St., Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed on City holidays.

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