Boots. Bands. Bliss - Let Freedom Sing at FORT BLISS. (September 5th 1-10pm)

RISE 915 Market is proud to Join The Let Freedom Sing Festival at FT. Bliss

BOOTS.BANDS. BLISS

🤠 Event Rundown

Event: Boots. Bands. Bliss.
Location: Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss
Date: September 5, 2026
Festival Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Get ready for an unforgettable day of country music, shopping, food, and community as Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss welcomes Corey Kent & Don Louis for Boots. Bands. Bliss.

Hosted in partnership with RISE 915 Market, this all-day festival is expected to welcome 5,000–8,000 Fort Bliss families and visitors, making it one of the largest community events of the year.

 

🤠 Vendors We Think Would Be a Great Fit

We’re looking for businesses that complement the western lifestyle, live music atmosphere, and festival experience.

👢 Western Retail & Boutiques

• Western apparel

• Cowboy boots

• Cowboy hats

• Hat bars & hat customization

• Leather goods

• Belt buckles

• Western accessories

• Handmade jewelry

• Permanent jewelry

• Turquoise & silver jewelry

🎨 Artisan & Handmade

• Candles

• Soaps & bath products

• Woodworking

• Pottery & ceramics

• Rustic home décor

• Handmade gifts

• Laser-engraved products

• Metal art

• Floral arrangements

• Handmade signs

🌶️ Specialty Food Vendors (Highly Encouraged)

• Beef jerky

• Fresh salsas

• BBQ sauces & dry rubs

• Hot sauces

• Seasonings & spice blends

• Fresh baked breads

• Cookies

• Brownies

• Fudge & candies
• Freeze-dried candies
• Gourmet popcorn

• Specialty snack mixes
• Coffee & tea products

✨ Interactive Vendors (Highly Encouraged)

We’re looking for experiences that keep guests engaged throughout the day, including:

• Hat bars

• Candle making

• Canvas painting

• Leather stamping

• DIY craft workshops

• Charm bars

• Build-your-own experiences

• Permanent jewelry

• Live artists

• Caricature artists

• Face painting (family-friendly)

• Custom engraving

📅 Vendor Schedule

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Vendor Check-In & Setup

1:00 PM
Festival Opens | All vendors must be fully set up and ready for customers.

1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shopping, entertainment, and live performances.

10:00 PM
Festival concludes. Vendor breakdown begins only after event staff provide clearance.

📍 Vendor Reminders

• Arrive during your assigned setup window.
• Bring your own 10’ x 10’ canopy (white preferred or professionally branded).
• Bring tables, chairs, display materials, and your own power source. Power banks are strongly recommended, as electricity is not guaranteed.
• Canopies must be secured with 30–40 lbs. of weight per leg. Fort Bliss is known for occasional wind gusts, and vendor safety is a top priority.
• Plan inventory for a full nine-hour festival. Evening concert attendees often create a second wave of shopping, so vendors should stock accordingly.
• Food vendors, including cottage food businesses, should prepare enough inventory to support continuous sales throughout the event.

🚨 How You Apply…

Thank you for your interest in participating in Boots. Bands. Bliss. Before purchasing a booth, all vendors must first receive approval from Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss.

Application Process

Please text Luz at 915-999-8626 with the following information:

• Business Name
• Your Name
• Products or services you sell
• A brief description of your business
• A few photos of your booth or products (if available)
• Let us know that you’re interested in participating in Boots. Bands. Bliss.

Applications will be reviewed to ensure a diverse vendor selection and to meet Freedom Crossing’s event requirements.

Once approved, you’ll receive a vendor approval code that will allow you to complete your booth registration.