Krist Kindl Markt is sponsored by the Copperas Cove Downtown Association and City of Copperas
Cove. The event is held the first weekend in December. This area of our website is to assist vendors in signing up for the event.

Below you will find  the key guidelines to participate in Krist Kindl Markt. You will need to sign a copy of the guidelines and provide us with a general description of the items you'll be selling and also fill out a vendor registration form.  Both of these forms can be downloaded by clicking here. 

1). The information booth will be set up at the corner of Avenue E and Main Street. At any time during this event you can report there for assistance.

2). Absolutely no sale or distribution of any fireworks, noise makers, poppers, marshmallows for marshmallow guns, or water toys that youngsters might use to be disruptive. All items for sale must be legal according to city, state and federal guidelines.

3). Vendors seeking to promote political expression, religious or social commentary, or special interest groups will not be accepted.

4). All sale items must be contained within the 12 x 12 assigned area. If the merchandise or equipment extends past the 12 x 12 area, the vendor will be required to purchase another space.

5). Spaces are assigned by the Krist Kindl Committee. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests in the order they are received. Keep in mind that many requests are made and not all can be accommodated.

6). Vendors are required to provide all necessary equipment and supplies (for example: extension cords, sandbags, tables, etc.) required for the safe operation of their booths. Water points are available for containerized use. All extension cords must be ran in gutter parallel to the curb up to point of electric box. Cords must be taped / secured to the ground to avoid tripping. We require 12 gauge extension cords. NO ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS ARE ALLOWED. Please make the appropriate provisions to ensure that your tent is secure.

7). No RV’s will be allowed in or near the vendor area. There are spaces available for self contained RV’s only on a limited basis at the City Park. If interested call 254-542-2719. Lodging information is available from the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 254-547-7571.

8). You are responsible for keeping your area clean. Absolutely no animals will be allowed in the event area.

9). Electricity is limited. Food vendors will receive one 220 plug and one 110 plug, craft vendors will receive one 110 plug. Each booth will be issued a tag to identify their electric cords. There will be an additional charge for additional electricity as outlets are available.

10). The Krist Kindl Committee reserves the right to ask any vendor to leave the premises for any conduct / behavior / practice which it deems detrimental to the orderly and safe operation of the festival.

11). AT NO TIME DURING SET UP, DURING THE FESTIVAL, OR DURING TEAR DOWN, ARE YOU ALLOWED TO SET ANYTHING ON THE SIDEWALKS.  This includes sitting in chairs behind your booth. Sidewalks are to be kept clear at all times. During set up all vehicles must be parked within the festival area and not on private property.

12). Set up will be Friday December 4^th from 6am to 4pm. Your set up time will be assigned in your acceptance letter. No vendors will be allowed to set up before or after this time and all vehicles must be off the road by 4:00 pm and cannot return until after 3 pm on Sunday December 6^th.

13). The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, Krist Kindl Committee, Downtown Association, City of Copperas Cove and/or their agents or sponsors are exempt from any liability to person or property.

You can download a copy of the rules above and the Krist Kindl Markt vendor registration form by clicking here.  We must have a signed copy of the guidelines before we can process your registration.

Download Krist Kindl Markt Vendor Registration Packet.