Frequently Asked Questions

Attendee FAQs

  • The Night Market will take place on May 25, 2024 from 4pm-11pm at Distribution Hall and Plaza Saltillo, in the heart of downtown East Austin. The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The Lunar Foundation to create an unforgettable night market experience. Come be part of an incredible opportunity to promote your business, represent our Asian culture, and network with other vendors. There are 75+ vendor booths available, and the market is expecting at least 4,000 attendees per day.

  • Expect food, art, performances, and fun from restaurants and artists representing the AAPI community across Central Texas! Vendors and performances will take place across two venues in downtown East Austin from 4pm-11pm.

  • Early bird tickets for Distribution Hall will go on sale in March – be on the lookout for sales information coming soon! Tickets will also be available at the door, but we can’t guarantee that tickets won’t be sold out, so we encourage you to order early!

    The Night Market at Plaza Saltillo is free and open to the public, no tickets required.

  • Yes, but we can not guarantee that tickets won’t be sold out. A QR code will be posted at the door to purchase tickets through our website. Cash is not accepted for ticket sales.

  • Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can’t use your tickets, you may transfer them to friends and family. You do not have to change the name on the ticket, but once the ticket is checked in, it is voided.

  • We do not require any payment options for vendors. Please check with with vendors for payment options available.

  • The Night Market will take place at Distribution Hall (1500 East 4th Street) and Plaza Saltillo (412 Comal Street), in the heart of downtown East Austin.

  • The Night Market’s east downtown location is easily accessible through several transportation methods:
    CapMetro Rail and Busses
    Ride Share (Lyft, Uber)
    Pedi-cab
    Drive (street parking)
    Bike
    Walk

  • Street parking is available near both event locations and subject to city parking fees.

    Many buildings in downtown East Austin have parking garages with daily rates. The closest garage is at Foundry 1 at the intersection of Comal and 4th Street.

  • Yes! We strongly encourage visitors to use public transportation or carpool to get to the Night Market.

    Rail

    The Red Line light rail has a stop at Plaza Saltillo stop. See CapMetro’s schedule for rail times.

    Busses
    Distribution Hall and Plaza Saltillo are both within a 5-10 minute walk of several bus lines, including the 2, 4, 322, and 490.

    Fares

    CapMetro offers reduced fares and free ridership for certain groups (seniors, students, military, etc.). Refer to CapMetro’s Fares and Passes webpage for more information about fare rates.

  • We will issue event bracelets at check-in at Distribution Hall, and bracelets allow for re-entry. If you do not have a bracelet at re-entry, you must purchase another ticket.

    The Night Market at Plaza Saltillo is free and open to the public, no tickets or bracelets required.

  • You may not bring bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or weapons of any kind (including guns, knives, pepper spray, handcuffs, bats, or other weapons). Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

    Additionally, no outside food and alcohol will be allowed inside the Night Market. Baby strollers and coolers containing baby food are allowed.

    NOTE: All bags, purses, backpacks, and persons may be subject to screening by security personnel. Attendees should prepare accordingly.

  • Yes, strollers are allowed at both locations, but we discourage the use of strollers at Distribution Hall due to limited space.

  • No outside food or alcohol are permitted at the Night Market. Exceptions will be made for baby food items and food items for a guest with specific dietary restrictions.

  • Smoking is prohibited indoors at Distribution Hall. Smoking legal tobacco products and e-cigarettes/vapes is allowed in the outdoor areas. Smoker poles will be distributed throughout both outdoor spaces for safe cigarette disposal.

  • Yes, pets are allowed.

  • Yes. The Night Market is an all-ages event. Kids 12 and under are free with each paying adult.

  • Yes, we will have alcoholic beverages for sale for guests 21 and older inside Distribution Hall. All alcohol must be consumed within the fenced property at Distribution Hall.

  • Yes, both locations have wheelchair accessibility. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide electric scooters or wheelchairs.

  • The Night Market is a collaboration between the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce and The Lunar Foundation. Our goal is to celebrate Asian and Asian American culture in Central Texas by showcasing local restaurants, food vendors, artists, and performers.

  • Our next big event will be Lunar Fest at Lakeline Park on the weekend of September 14th. We hope to see you there!

  • For additional information, please contact us at info@nightmarket.fun

Vendor FAQs

  • Apply through our online Vendor Form by Feb. 28, 2024! If you have questions about the form or the application process, please contact us at vendor@nightmarket.fun.

  • We will announce our vendor list on March 1, 2024.

  • You will be responsible for providing all your equipment and supplies. For booths outside, vendors are responsible for their own tents and lighting.

    Vendors at Plaza Saltillo must load out all their equipment and supplies at the close of each night. A security guard will be posted overnight, but otherwise the plaza is an open, public space at night.

    Note that vendors cooking with propane, grills, or fryers are required to be outdoors. Food truck parking spaces are available only at the Distribution Hall outdoor location.

  • Vendors can request indoor and outdoor spaces at Distribution Hall. Air-conditioned indoor booths are 8’x5’, 8’x8’, and 8’x16’. Food truck parking is available at the Distribution Hall outdoor location, along with 10’x10’ tented booth spaces.

    Plaza Saltillo offers a number of fully outdoor spaces – the built-in arcade area and 10’x10’ booths. Vendors operating out of carts can opt for 5’x5’ spaces at Plaza Saltillo.

    Note that vendors cooking with propane, grills, or fryers are required to be outdoors.

    For a full price breakdown of available booth space, please see our Vendor Information page.

  • If vendors operate out of a free-standing cart, we have smaller spaces at Plaza Saltillo. Cart spaces do not have access to electricity. If vendors need electricity and/or space for food prep and equipment, such as grills or fryers, a booth is the better option. Food truck space is available at the Distribution Hall outdoor location.

    For the full list of space options, along with pricing, please visit our Vendor Information page.

  • Vendor applications due on February 28.

    Vendor confirmation will be announced March 1.

    Vendor fees due on March 15 .

  • Distribution Hall is the main ticketed event area, with indoor venue space and a fenced, outdoor courtyard. Plaza Saltillo is a public area and a stop on the CapMetro light rail.

  • At this time, we cannot accept partial payments. Waitlisted applications may be offered booth spaces after March 14, at which time they will need to pay booth fees.

  • Please fill out our online Vendor Form to apply for a booth. If you are selected, you will be sent a Registration Packet.

  • Booths at Distribution Hall will be either indoors or behind a gated fence, so items can be left overnight at the vendor's discretion. There will be no vendor access between midnight and 9am.

    The Plaza Saltillo is not gated and open to the public at all times, so booth items and carts should be loaded out when the market closes each night. A security guard will be posted overnight.

  • Yes. If you are cooking with an open flame (i.e. propane, grills, fryers), you will be required to use an outdoor booth. Open flames are not allowed indoors.

  • If you cannot apply for the Night Market in May, please contact us if you are interested in future events. Our next event will be the Lunar Fest at Lakeline Park on the weekend of September 14.

  • Why, yes we do! Find it on the Vendor Info page.

  • Please contact vendor@nightmarket.fun for alternative booth options for artists.

  • Vendors will be provided two tickets per day in the Vendor Packet. If you need more tickets for staff, please purchase tickets on this website.

  • For additional questions, please contact us at vendor@nightmarket.fun.