Independent makers and small-business owners have a November 6 deadline to consider for Tomball’s holiday season. Vendor applications for the Tomball German Christmas Market close Friday, November 6, 2026, according to the festival organizer. The market is scheduled for December 11–13 in Old Town Tomball. The organizer provides two application routes. Anyone who was a vendor at either of the last two festivals is directed to the returning-vendor application. First-time applicants, and those who did not participate in either of the last two festivals, are directed to the new-vendor application. Both links are available on the official vendor page at https://tomballgermanfest.org/vendors/. Before committing, review the current application requirements and ask the organizer about fees, product eligibility and available spaces. Confirm acceptance before treating a booth as booked. For a small team, it is also a practical moment to think through staffing, stock and transportation for a three-day market. For residents planning a visit, the event is listed at 201 S. Elm Street, near the Historical Train Depot Plaza. Posted hours are 6–10 p.m. Friday, December 11; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday, December 12; and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, December 13. Admission and parking are free. The organizer and the City of Tomball also list a free shuttle from the east parking lot of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can check the festival information page for current parking and shuttle details before heading out. Interested businesses can start with the official vendor page, choose the appropriate application and review the organizer’s current instructions. The immediate date to keep in mind is November 6; the December market dates provide the time frame for planning participation.