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Use the same Convention Force application — describe your product in detail in your bio. Prepared food vendors and food trucks are reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on current lineup and available space.
The $45 nonrefundable fee covers the cost of reviewing your application, products, and photos. It’s required before your application enters the weekly review queue.
Year-round. We review applications weekly. If your category is currently full, you’re welcome to apply — we’ll let you know either way within about two weeks.
Yes. DFM has surface parking lots adjacent to The Shed and Pearl Plaza. For large events, we coordinate overflow parking and can arrange valet service through our partners. Bus parking is also available for corporate and group events — let us know your vehicle count when booking.
The Shed supports full-scale production including stage, audio, video screens, and lighting rigs. Power access points are distributed throughout the venue (see our electrical layout PDF). We can recommend production companies experienced with our space, or your team can bring their own equipment.
Yes — you may use any licensed caterer or food vendor. We also have a roster of preferred catering partners familiar with The Shed and Pearl Plaza logistics. For events during market hours, your caterer will coordinate with our operations team on setup timing and access.
Yes. Alcohol service is permitted at private events with a licensed bartender and proper TABC permits. We can connect you with our preferred bar service partners or you may use your own licensed provider. All alcohol service must comply with City of Dallas regulations.
Venue rental includes access to your reserved space, basic setup and breakdown support, on-site coordination during your event, dedicated bus/vendor parking, and access to power and water infrastructure. Tables, chairs, AV equipment, catering, and décor are available through our preferred vendor partners or your own providers.
We recommend booking at least 8–12 weeks in advance for large events and 4–6 weeks for smaller gatherings. Popular dates — especially weekends from March through November — fill early. Contact our events team as early as possible to check availability.
DFM offers four distinct event spaces: The Shed (1,500+ standing / 800 seated), Pearl Plaza (up to 500), Event Lawns (50–800, flexible), and a full-campus buyout (2,000+). Each space can be configured for your event type — from intimate dinners to large-scale festivals. Weekday bookings offer more flexibility for partial-space rentals.
Tuesday through Friday, 9 am – 12 pm, during the school year (September through May). Saturday visits are possible for smaller groups but must be arranged separately — contact us to discuss. We do not host field trips on Sundays or Mondays.
Yes. We recommend one adult chaperone per 10 students for groups younger than fifth grade. Include your chaperone count when you request a booking so we can plan accordingly.
We welcome groups of 10 to 120 students. Groups larger than 25 rotate through sub-groups of 20–25, each with a guide, so every student gets hands-on time with producers.
Admission to the Dallas Farmers Market is always free. There is no charge for the guided tour itself. Add-on activities — cooking demonstrations, produce sampling sessions — may have a small materials fee; ask when you book.
At least two weeks, so we can confirm producer participation and arrange parking. For spring semester visits (March–May), book as early as possible — those dates fill up fast.
