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  • 2026 Holiday Season Sponsorship

    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 12 Dec 2026
    • Bandera, Texas
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    Thank you for supporting the Bandera Business Association! Your sponsorship helps make our 2026 holiday season events possible, including November Bandera Market Days, the 2026 Bandera Christmas Market, the Christmas Jubilee Night Parade, and the Christmas Jubilee Scavenger Hunt.

    SPONSOR LEVELS (each level includes everything in the levels below it)

    Your sponsor recognition benefits apply no matter which event(s) you choose to support.

    Saddle Pal - Any amount: Your name in a group thank-you post on the BBA Facebook page and on the sponsor list on the BBA website.

    Ranch Hand - $100: Your name on the flyers posted around town and on the Scavenger Hunt card, if applicable.

    Wrangler - $250: Your logo on flyers and the Scavenger Hunt card (if applicable), your own Facebook shout-out post, and your name in BBA advertising.

    Top Hand - $500 (limited to 4 sponsors): Your banner displayed at Market Days and the Christmas Market (as applicable), the largest logo at the top of all printed materials, a thank-you over the PA during the Night Parade (if applicable), your logo in BBA advertising, and one free 10x10 vendor booth at a market of your choice.

    Print deadline: Sign up by November 25, 2026 to appear on printed materials and ads.

    Banners: Supplied by the sponsor, no larger than 6 feet long, and dropped off at TJ's at the Old Forge at least one week before the event.

    To sponsor, register below and choose your level.

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  • November 2026 Bandera Market Days

    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Bandera County Courthouse
    • 11
    • 35 registrants
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    Bandera Market Days is a monthly outdoor market held on the 1st Saturday of each month on the Bandera County Courthouse Lawn on Main Street in the heart of Bandera, Texas. This central location provides excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic from both locals and visitors exploring the Cowboy Capital of the World.

    Market Days are designed to support local makers, small businesses, and independent vendors through a well-organized, professionally managed event that prioritizes variety and vendor success.

    Approved vendor categories may include:

    • Handmade & artisan vendors

    • Boutique and retail vendors

    • Cottage food vendors

    • Food & beverage vendors (as approved)

    • Non-profit and community organizations

    Vendor Information & Expectations:

    • Vendor registration is required for each market date

    • Submission of registration does not guarantee approval

    • Vendor categories may be capped to maintain a balanced market

    • All required documentation must be submitted prior to approval

    • Booth spaces and layout are assigned by market management

    Once registration is approved and payment is received, vendors will receive a confirmation email with setup details, load-in times, and additional market instructions.

    We value our vendors and are committed to providing a consistent, organized market experience month after month.



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  • Scavenger Hunt - 2026 Christmas Jubilee

    • 12 Dec 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Participating Bandera Businesses
    • Be the first
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    Bring Holiday Shoppers Through Your Door!

    Join the Bandera Business Association for the

    2026 Bandera Cowboy Western Scavenger Hunt

    Held during the BBA Christmas Market and Christmas Jubilee Night Parade weekend

    The Bandera Business Association is sponsoring a Western Scavenger Hunt with all businesses that wish to participate. Visitors and locals will travel from business to business looking for a hidden item at each stop, collecting a sticker on their flyer, and enjoying your special promotion along the way. It's a fun, festive way to bring new customers through your door during one of the busiest weekends of the year.

    How to Participate

    To take part in the Scavenger Hunt, each business is asked to:

    • Be a current member of the Bandera Business Association
    • Choose an item in your store for visitors/locals to find
    • Offer an in-store promotion for visitors/locals (1/2 price appetizer, gift certificate, $5 off purchase, etc.)
    • Contribute an item to the Grand Prize Gift Basket (key chain, shirt, candy, etc.), preferably something from your business's inventory

    Your business name, the item to find, and your promotion will be printed on the Scavenger Hunt flyer.

    How the Hunt Works

    • Scavenger Hunt flyers will be handed out at all participating businesses, the Bandera County Visitors Bureau on Friday night and Saturday until noon.
    • When a customer identifies the correct item, your business marks their spot on the flyer with a sticker of your choice.
    • Participants have until 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2026 to visit businesses, find the items, collect their stickers, and return their flyer to the BBA Booth to be eligible for the Grand Prize Basket drawing.
    • The Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone.

    Questions?

    For more information, please call Arlene Guerra at (210) 920-5180.

    Thank you for helping us promote Bandera businesses during this festive season!

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  • 2026 Bandera Christmas Market

    • 12 Dec 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Bandera County Courthouse
    • 43
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    Bandera Christmas Market: Home for Christmas
    Saturday, December 12 | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street

    Kick off the holiday season in the Cowboy Capital of the World! Spend the day at the Bandera Business Association’s Christmas Market, where local makers and artisans fill the courthouse grounds with handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts. Warm up with festive food and drinks, and cross some names off your Christmas list while you’re at it.

    The Market is part of the Christmas Jubilee, so there’s more to enjoy all weekend. Join the Western Scavenger Hunt (starts at noon Friday), then stay for the Christmas Jubilee Night Parade at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is Home for Christmas, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

    Bring the family, shop local and make some Christmas memories in Bandera.

    Vendors Wanted: Bandera Christmas Market
    The Bandera Business Association is spreading Christmas cheer, and we want you to be part of it! We’re looking for handmade craft and artisan vendors and food and drink vendors to join our festive market as the town kicks off the holiday season.

    Your booth will be right in the middle of Jubilee weekend, with the Scavenger Hunt drawing shoppers all day and the Night Parade drawing crowds into town that evening. It’s a great chance to show off your creations to locals and visitors in the Cowboy Capital of the World.

    Questions? Email events@banderabusiness.com or call (281) 899-8817.


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  • Bandera Christmas Jubilee Night Parade

    • 12 Dec 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • Bandera Main Street
    • 90
    • 10 registrants
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    Celebrate the Christmas Season in the Cowboy Capital of the World!

    Join the Bandera Business Association for the

    2026 Christmas Jubilee Night Parade

    This year's theme is:

    Home for Christmas

    Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

    Businesses, nonprofits, civic groups, families, classic cars, floats, horse entries, decorated vehicles, youth organizations, and community members are invited to participate in this festive hometown tradition.

    We encourage all participants to decorate their entries in a way that reflects this year's Home for Christmas theme by celebrating the warmth of home, family, community, Christmas traditions, Western heritage, and the spirit of the holiday season. As we conclude America's 250th anniversary, participants are also welcome to incorporate patriotic elements that honor our nation's history and hometown pride.

    Parade Details

    Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

    Parade Start Time: 6:30 PM 

    Lineup Begins: 5:00 PM 

    Lineup Location: Bandera City Park on Maple Street

    The lineup will depart City Park and proceed to Cypress Street, then onto Main Street. The route will continue through downtown Bandera before returning to the park.

    Entry Fee

    $5 per parade entry

    Military-related organizations may enter at no charge.

    Examples may include active military units, veterans groups, ROTC, honor guards, and similar organizations.

    Your registration is not complete until payment is received, unless you qualify for the military exemption.

    Entry Categories

    • Float
    • Decorated Vehicle
    • Classic / Antique Vehicle
    • Horseback Riders
    • Wagon / Carriage
    • Walking Group
    • Performance Group (band, drill team, dance, cheer, choir, etc.)
    • Specialty Entry (large equipment, emergency vehicle, unique display)

    Important Participant Rules

    To help ensure a safe and enjoyable event:

    • Licensed drivers are required for all motorized vehicles.
    • All entries should display adequate lighting for safe nighttime operation.
    • No alcohol consumption during parade participation.
    • No excessively loud sirens or horns.
    • Adult supervision is required for youth groups.
    • Horse entries must provide a current negative Coggins test at lineup.
    • Music should be lowered when passing the announcer stand.
    • Maintain safe spacing between entries throughout the parade route.

    Announcer Comments

    Please include a brief description of your organization, business, or parade entry during registration. The announcer has limited time for each participant, so concise descriptions work best.

    Registration Deadline

    December 9, 2026 

    Questions

    For questions regarding parade entries or event logistics, contact the Bandera Business Association at 210-920-5180.

    We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you as we gather Home for Christmas and conclude America's 250th anniversary in true Bandera style!



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