Business Booth & Participation Options
All booth spaces are 10' x 10' in the open-air festival footprint in Historic Downtown Kemah.
Standard Business Booth
This is the complimentary business participation option offered in partnership with the City of Kemah.
- Complimentary 10' × 10' Outdoor Business Space in general business area
- Bring own 10'x10' popup tent, tables, chairs, and decorations
- Tent Leg Weights Required: Min. 40–50 lbs per leg (No ground staking allowed on pavement)
- Opportunity to display business signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to promote your business and interact with families
- Candy Distribution: Hand out candy/treats to event attendees
- This option does not include website advertising, digital marketing campaigns, custom promotional content, or priority booth placement.
Professional Business Booth
This is our upgraded business participation package, featuring additional marketing and advertising opportunities provided by Bell Empire Media & Events.
- 10' × 10' Outdoor Booth Space within general business participation area
- Business signage, promotional materials, and candy distribution
- Featured Business Advertising on KemahTrunkorTreat.com
- Multi-Platform Digital Marketing: Additional event-related marketing across Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, and print
- Custom Promotional Content featuring your business, provided for sharing on your own social media channels
- Additional business exposure through event-related marketing campaigns
- Bring own 10'x10' popup tent, tables, chairs & min. 40–50 lbs tent leg weights
- This package does not guarantee priority corner or high-traffic booth placement.
Complimentary Partner & Advertiser Booths
Active advertisers of Kemah Living and Neighbors of Seabrook, and clients of Seismic Rave receive a complimentary booth including all future events like The Seabrook Seafood Festival & Kemah Wine & Food Festival planned for Spring & Fall of 2027.
If you are interested in receiving a complimentary space at this event and our future events please email us at info@bellempire.media.
Experience the Energy of Kemah's Historic District
See how thousands of local coastal families, food enthusiasts, and shoppers gather across our walkable downtown event grounds.
How Registration Works
Follow our straightforward 4-step registration and onboarding process to secure your booth space.
Choose Option & Pay
Select your preferred booth tier above and complete the secure Stripe checkout link (or claim your advertiser booth).
Complete Intake Form
You will be directed to our official intake form to submit your business details, contact info, and booth specifics.
Management Review
Event management reviews your registration against category balance and safety guidelines within 2–3 business days.
Official Confirmation
Upon approval, you receive your official booth assignment, load-in parking pass, and vendor logistics guide.
Vendor Experience & The Recommended "Candy Marketing Strategy"
How smart local businesses turn 500 trick-or-treaters into loyal, paying customers!
The Candy Marketing Secret
Don't just hand out plain candy! Attach your business card, a $10 off coupon, flyer, special promo code, or a branded sticker with a QR code directly to each piece of candy or treat bag. When kids get home, parents empty and inspect their trick-or-treat bags—putting your offer directly on their kitchen counter!
Costume & Booth Decor Contests
Vendors are strongly encouraged to decorate their 10' x 10' booth in creative Halloween or coastal themes, and staff are welcome to wear costumes! We host a Best Decorated Vendor Booth Contest with festival trophies and featured social media spotlights across our media network.
On-Site Lead Capture & Raffles
Run an interactive giveaway, raffle basket, or digital sign-up at your booth. Gathering 100–300 qualified local email addresses and phone numbers from nearby Galveston County residents provides marketing ROI that pays dividends for your business all year long.
Official Vendor Rules, Terms & Conditions
By registering or paying for a booth space at Trunk or Treat, Shop, & Eat, all vendors, restaurants, advertisers, and sponsors agree to strictly adhere to the following 18 official event policies:
Part 1: Booth Footprint, Setup & Candy Requirements
1 Booth Footprint & Tent Weighting
All spaces are strictly 10' x 10'. Vendors must supply their own commercial-grade popup canopy tent, tables, chairs, and displays. Minimum 40–50 lbs of weight per tent leg is MANDATORY (sandbags, water weights, heavy metal weights). No ground staking is permitted due to asphalt and concrete surfaces.
2 Setup & Breakdown Hours
Vendor check-in and load-in is Thursday, October 28, 2027 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM sharp. All vendor vehicles must be removed from the event footprint by 4:30 PM. The event opens at 5:00 PM and concludes at 8:00 PM. No early teardown or vehicle entry is permitted until 8:00 PM and after crowd clearance.
3 Electricity Access Regulations
Electricity is NOT provided and NOT available for business participation booths. Battery-powered lights and wireless displays are permitted. Electricity access is strictly reserved for pre-approved municipal and event production operations.
4 Trick-or-Treat Candy Requirement
Every participating business and organization vendor must supply candy or treats for an estimated 500 trick-or-treaters. All candy/treats must be commercially manufactured and individually sealed in factory wrappers (no home-baked unpackaged treats from retail vendors).
5 Recommended Marketing Attachment
Vendors are actively encouraged to tape or attach business cards, coupons, flyers, or QR code promotional stickers directly onto their trick-or-treat candy to drive post-event customer acquisition.
Part 2: Category Protection, Approvals & Event Operations
6 Registration Subject to Approval
Payment of registration fees reserves your request but does not guarantee acceptance. Bell Empire Media & Events reserves the right, in its sole discretion and subject to law, to approve or decline any applicant. If declined, a 100% refund of the registration fee will be promptly issued.
7 Category Exclusivity & Mix
To ensure high profitability and diversity, festival management regulates vendor categories and limits duplicate businesses. Acceptance is curated to protect vendors from direct competition within their specialized category.
8 Prohibited Merchandise & Displays
The following are strictly forbidden: weapons, fireworks, toxic or hazardous materials, illegal substances, adult/obscene materials, and unauthorized alcoholic beverages. All displays must maintain a family-friendly rating.
9 Sound & Amplification Limits
Official event music and announcements are provided by the festival's main stage sound system and DJ Ronnie Stelly. Independent speakers, microphones, or loud sound systems that interfere with neighboring booths or announcements are prohibited.
10 Trash & Waste Disposal
Vendors must keep their 10' x 10' area clean throughout the event. Upon breakdown, all boxes, packaging, and waste must be packed out or deposited in designated festival commercial dumpsters. Leaving trash in your space results in vendor disqualification.
11 Weather & Outdoor Operations
Trunk or Treat, Shop, & Eat is an outdoor, rain-or-shine community festival. In the event of severe weather that poses a safety hazard, festival management coordinates with City of Kemah officials and reserves the right to alter event schedules.
12 Cancellation & Refund Policy
If Bell Empire Media & Events declines an application, a full 100% refund is issued. For approved vendors who choose to cancel, written cancellation notice must be received by October 15, 2026. No vendor-requested refunds are issued after October 15, 2026.
Part 3: Health Compliance, Boundaries & Binding Agreement
13 Health Department & Food Compliance
Any consumable treats or promotional food sampling must comply with Galveston County Health District health codes, obtain any required temporary food permits, and follow standard food safety, handwashing, and temperature maintenance protocols.
14 Signage & Space Boundaries
All banners, signs, flags, racks, and displays must remain strictly inside the boundary of your allocated 10' x 10' footprint. Walkways and fire lanes must remain completely unobstructed at all times.
15 Parking & Vehicle Regulations
Vendor vehicles are allowed into the festival perimeter solely for rapid unloading during the 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM load-in window. Once unloaded, vehicles must be immediately relocated to designated vendor parking lots before booth assembly begins.
16 Professional Code of Conduct
All vendors, staff, and representatives must conduct themselves with courtesy, professionalism, and integrity. Disruptive behavior, harassment, or non-compliance with festival staff instructions will result in immediate removal without refund.
17 Insurance & Liability Release
Vendors are solely responsible for their merchandise, equipment, money, and personal safety. Bell Empire Media & Events, Seismic Rave Media, the City of Kemah, and Kemah Police Department assume no liability for loss, theft, damage, or injury.
18 Binding Acceptance of Terms
Submitting an online registration, issuing payment, or submitting the post-payment intake form constitutes full, legally binding agreement to all rules, schedules, guidelines, and terms outlined on this site.
Have Questions Before Registering?
Need assistance choosing the right tier, have questions about your Kemah Living, Neighbors of Seabrook, or Seismic Rave complimentary space, or want a custom multi-booth package? Our event team is here to assist you!