THE MERCADO EVENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE MERCED COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND ARE SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF MERCED. WE ARE ALSO PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE MERCED POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE MERCED FIRE DEPARTMENT, CHP AND RIGGS AMBULANCE SERVICE AT THE EVENTS.

** The Mercado Night Market in Downtown Merced will be held on the first Thursday of every other month beginning on March 3rd. Upcoming Mercado Night Market dates are: July 7th, September 1st, and November 3rd **
Vendor Application / Solicitud Para el Vendedor:
All requested information (vendor application, business or special events license info, and vendor payment) must be received before the next event in order for a vendor to participate in The Mercado. Thank you!
Sponsor Application / Solicitud Para el Patrocinador :
Arts, Performer, and Exhibitor Interest Form:
Volunteer Form:
Mercado Vendors – July 7th:
- AAA Mountain West Group– [Website]
- AIM Arts & Crafts– [Instagram]
- AL’s T Store & More- [Instagram]
- Alzheimer’s Association- [Facebook]
- Angel’s Remembrance
- Bella Jewelry from Paparazzi Accessories- [Facebook]
- Boop Beads- [Facebook]
- CHP-[Instagram][Facebook]
- City of Merced Public Works- [Website]
- Dom’s Bomb Gourmet Popcorn- [Instagram]
- Duende Jewelry Co- [Instagram]
- Eli’s Boutique
- Ely’s Esthetics- [Instagram] [Facebook] [TikTok]
- Fruta Loca- [Instagram][Facebook]
- GenaesBowsandThings– [Instagram]
- Giselle the Medium- [Website]
- Golden Valley Health Centers- [Instagram] [Facebook] [Website]
- Hoffman Security- [Instagram] [Facebook] [Website]
- Jovany’s Succulents & More- [Instagram]
- Kind Neighbor- [Instagram]
- King and Queen Things– [Instagram]
- Kona Ice- [Instagram]
- La Belle Medical Spa- [Instagram] [Facebook]
- Leo Wethern- [Facebook]
- Liz and Liz Creations- [Instagram]
- Mattos Concessions
- MCAG- [Website]
- Merced Area Crime Stoppers- [Facebook] [Website]
- Merced City School District- [Website]
- Merced County Registrar of Voters- [Facebook]
- Merced Downtown Neighborhood Association- [Facebook]
- Merced Fire Department- [Instagram] [Facebook] [Website]
- Merced Police Department- [Instagram] [Facebook] [Website]
- MERCO Credit Union- [Facebook]
- Mina’s Scentsy- [Instagram] [Website]
- New Life Apostolic Church- [Website]
- New York Life Insurance Company- [Facebook]
- Pistos y Gristos- [Website]
- Primerica- [Website]
- SewnbyBetty- [Instagram] [Facebook]
- Si’sPe’l Boutique– [Instagram]
- Simply Classy Bling– [Instagram]
- Stache Brothers & Company Barbershop- [Instagram]
- The Crystal Mama- [Instagram]
- UC Merced SBDC- [Website]
- United Way of Merced County- [Website]
- Valentina’s Creations- [Instagram]
- Victim Witness Assistance Program- [Website]
The Mercado – Live Performances:
- Master of Ceremonies: Maria Soto-
- INTERMISSIONS– DJ TAG– Interactive Entertainment [Facebook]
- 6:00 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Evening Opening– Reveille Bugle Call
- 6:10 PM– The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Honor Guard Presentation
- 6:20 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: National Anthem Guitar Solo
- 6:25 PM– The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Moment of Silence
- 6:27 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Poem: Poetically Yours, Joyce Dale
- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Event Headliner– The Rhythm Blenders – [Instagram]
- 9:00 PM– The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square: Event Closing– Taps- DJ TAG
The Mercado – Ongoing Live Performances:
- 6:30-9:00 PM– Throughout the Event on the Radio Merced Stage Arbor Walkway (South): TBA
The Mercado – Ongoing Interactive Acts:
- 6:00-9:00 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Bob Hart Square -Grass Area: Interactive Arts–Boys and Girls Club of Merced County self directed play [Website] [Facebook] [Instagram]
- 6:00-9:00 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Canal & 18th Street– TBA
The Mercado – Ongoing Visual Arts:
- 6:00-9:00 PM–The Livingston Community Health Stage at Canal and 18th Street- Brought to you by Golden Valley Health Centers: Visual Arts Display-TBA
- 6:00-9:00 PM-Radio Merced Stage at Little Oven Pizza: Urbanist Collective Live Art Demo– Eddie O. Rodriguez [Facebook]
The Mercado – Ongoing Exhibitions:
- 6:00-9:00 PM–Throughout the Event inside Kreepy Kawaii Designs shop, 18th & Canal St: Arts Gallery: Izel Illustrations (Aztec Arts)- Alex Luna
- 6:00-9:00 PM–Throughout the Event on the Radio Merced Stage at Partisans: Urbanist Collective: Joel Aguilar
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM – Throughout the Event on the Radio Merced Arbor Walkway (North) Stage: Poetically Yours- Joyce Dale
- 6:00-9:00 PM– Throughout the Event on the Kimberly Helms Lewis Stage at Regal Hollywood Merced: Merced Cruise Night
The Mercado – Event Production:
- Event Director: Maria Soto – City of Livingston
- Mercado Project Coordinator: Sarah Herrera – Merced County Hispanic Chamber [Website]
Big Thanks to our May Event Sponsors!
- Main Stages Sponsor: Livingston Community Health [Website] [Facebook] [Instagram]
- Mid Stage Headliner Sponsor: Golden Valley Health Centers [Website] [Facebook] [Instagram]
- Marketing Sponsor: Merced Main Street Association [Facebook]
- Event Headliner Co Sponsor: Farmers Insurance Annissa Fragoso Agency [Website]
July Mercado- Event Grand Sponsor:

July Mercado – Mid Headliner Sponsor:

July Mercado – Headliner Co Sponsor:

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The Mercado – Partnerships:

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