The Mercado

THE MERCADO EVENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE MERCED COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF MERCED AND 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 was created to connect our community with local Merced County businesses, organizations, artists, and performers. Come out on September 7th in your best Western outfit and partake in the event’s theme.**


Vendor Application / Solicitud Para el Vendedor:

All requested information (vendor application, business or special events license obtained from the City of Merced, and vendor payment) must be received before the event for a vendor to participate in The Mercado. Thank you!

All food vendors must apply by Friday, August 25th.


Sponsor Application / Solicitud Para el Patrocinador :

As we go into our 3rd year of the Mercado Night Market we value the support from all our sponsors. With your contributions, you help ensure each Mercado is successful. The following requirements to becoming a sponsor (sponsorship application filled out with a primary point of contact information, company logo, Mercado date you would like to Sponsor). The Mercado team will reach out to finalize sponsorship, Thank you!


Arts, Performer, and Exhibitor Interest Form:


Volunteer Form:


Thank you to all our July 6th Mercado vendors!

Student Equity and Success
Water Quality Control Division
Public Works Department

Thank you to all our July 6th Mercado food vendors!

A look at last months July 6th, Mercado – Bob Hart Square Main Stage:

  • Master of Ceremonies: Rene Lopez & Maria Soto
  • INTERMISSIONSMCHCC Announcements
  • 6:05 P.M. At the Bob Hart Square Main Stage, presented by: Cultiva la Salud, Radio Merced, KUBB Country 96.3 FM
    • Evening Opening: Color Guard Ceremony-America Legion Post #83
      • National Anthem: Rhythm Blenders- Stacy Cottrell
      • Bugler: Skippy Loeser VFW Post #8327
  • 6:15 PM – Appreciation/Recognition Speech: Rene Lopez & Maria Soto, Directors of MCHCC
    • Raffle: Sponsored by Leticia Aguilar, Kaiser Permanente
  • 6:25 PM – Introductions: Former Livingston Miss Veteran Independence: Lauryn Franzese
    • Introductions: Livingston Miss Independence Teen Council: Madelyn Moreno
  • 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM- From M Street to MLK Jr Way and 18th and Canal Street
    • Live Competition: Stars and Stripes Decorating CompetitionJudging by Lauryn Franzese and Madelyn Moreno
  • 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM- At the Bob Hart Square Main Stage presented by Cultiva La Salud, Radio Merced, and KUBB Country 96.3 FM
    • Live Music Performance – Rhythm Blenders
  • INTERMISSION
  • 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM-At the Bob Hart Square Main Stage presented by Cultiva La Salud, Radio Merced, and KUBB Country 96.3 FM
    • Awards Ceremony: Announcing winners to the Stars and Stripes Decorating Competition
  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM- At the Bob Hart Square Main Stage presented by Cultiva La Salud, Radio Merced, and KUBB Country 96.3 FM
    • Live Music Performance- Rhythm Blenders
  • Closing Remarks: MCHCC Announcements

July 6th, Mercado – Main and MLK Jr Way:

  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Ongoing Live Exhibition Throughout the event on the corner of Main and MKL Jr Way presented by Cultiva La Salud, Radio Merced, KUBB Country 96.3 FM
    • Classic Car Exhibition: Merced Cruise Nights

Thank you to our July 6th Mercado – Event Production:

  • Event Directors: Rene Lopez & Maria Soto Board of Directors, MCHCC
  • Mercado Project Manager: Sarah Herrera – Merced County Hispanic Chamber [Website]
  • Mercado Coordinator: Marlyn Huesgew- Merced County Hispanic Chamber

July 6th Mercado – Main Sponsors:

The Mercado – Partnerships:

Big Thanks to our May 25th Event Sponsors!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENTS: MCHCC FACEBOOK

FOR QUESTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: TheMercado209@gmail.com

THANK YOU!