McKinney Farmer's Market Sponsorships Opportunities
Become a Market Sponsor
Put your business in the heart of one of Texas' most celebrated farmers markets! A sponsorship booth offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with thousands of shoppers,build brand awareness, and become part of the vibrant McKinney Farmers Market experience. More than just a place to shop, the McKinney Farmers Market is a destination where families gather, neighbors connect, and local businesses thrive. We'd love to welcome businesses that share our passion for supporting our community.
About the McKinney Farmers Market
Operated by Chestnut SquareHeritage Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the McKinney FarmersMarket supports our mission of preserving history while creating meaningful experiences for the community.
Nestled within our historic village alongside nine historic homes, the market has become one of Texas' premier farmers markets, featuring over 80l ocal farmers, ranchers, growers, food producers, artisans, and makers throughout the year. Every Saturday, thousands of guests visit to shop locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats, handcrafted foods, artisan goods, fresh flowers,baked goods, and much more, while enjoying the charm and hospitality that make the market so special.
Why Sponsor the McKinney Farmers Market?
🏆 Voted #1Farmers Market in Texas for the past three consecutive years
Connect with Thousands of Local Shoppers
Meet and engage with an average of 3,500+visitors every Saturday whovalue supporting local businesses.
Exceptional Brand Exposure
Your business receives visibility through one of North Texas' strongestfarmers market marketing programs, including:
- Over 50,000 social media followers
- Event promotions
- Social media advertising
- Community partnerships
Support Local
Your sponsorship directly supports a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Chestnut Square's historic village while strengthening our localagricultural and small business community.
Become Part of Something Special
The McKinney Farmers Market is more than a weekly event—it's a Saturdaytradition enjoyed by thousands of families throughout North Texas
Sponsorship Information
Each sponsorship reservation includes one(1) Saturday market.
Businesses may reserve multiple marketdates throughout the year.
- Sponsorship Investment: $300 per Saturday
- Premier Sponsorship Packages available upon request
Sponsor Guildlines
To help preserve the unique character of the McKinney Farmers Market while supporting our vendor community, we ask that all sponsors meet the following criteria and guidelines:
- Complete the online Sponsorship Request Application. All applications are carefully reviewed, and applicants will be notified by email or phone regarding acceptance.
- Sponsors must be a Collin County-owned business servicing locations within Collin County. Or, must be a business operating within Collin County.
- We welcome service-based businesses that are looking to connect with our market guests. To help maintain the mission of the market andsupport our vendor community, businesses that operate a traditional brick-and-mortar retail (non-service provided operation) store front selling retail merchandise directly to the public are not eligible for sponsorship booth space.
- Sponsors may promote their business, services, and brand through displays,demonstrations, and informational materials; however, sponsors may not sell or distribute retail products at the market.
- Sponsor products or services may not directly compete with products currently offered by approved market vendors.
- Due to health permit regulations, sponsors may not distribute free food, beverages, or other consumable products.
- Sponsors are responsible for providing their own 10' x 10' tent,table, chairs, signage, and any promotional materials.
- Sponsors agree to follow the same arrival, setup, parking, operating, and breakdown procedures as market vendors.
- Market Management assigns sponsors booth spaces based on availability.
- To ensure each sponsorship aligns with the mission and overall experience ofthe McKinney Farmers Market, Chestnut Square reserves the right to accept or decline any sponsorship application at its sole discretion. To provide equal opportunities for all sponsors, dates are reserved on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis. Your requested date(s) will be confirmed once payment has been received.
Our sponsorship program is designed to provide businesses with an opportunityto build brand awareness and connect with our guests while preserving theintegrity of our curated vendor marketplace. To respect the investment and commitment of our approved vendors, sponsorship booths are intended for marketing and community engagement—not retail sales.
If you're interested in becoming a vendor at the McKinney Farmers Market andmeet our vendor eligibility criteria, we invite you to visit our website each October, as that is when applications areopened for the upcoming season, provided space is available.
Our Commitment to Our Market Community
We are grateful forevery business interested in supporting the McKinney Farmers Market and Chestnut Square. Our sponsorship program is thoughtfully curated to complement—not compete with—our incredible farmers, ranchers, makers, and artisans who are at the heart of the market experience.
To ensure we continue providing the best experience for both our vendors andour guests, McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square reserves the right to approve or deny any sponsorship application at its sole discretion.
Thank you for your interest in partnering with us. We look forward tobuilding relationships with businesses that share our commitment to supporting local, preserving history, and creating an exceptional experience for our community.
