Christmas On The Square is an annual event featuring fun for all ages and everyone is invited to attend! This year’s event will include Live music, Food Trucks, Activities and Photos with Santa, a Pet Parade, 100+ vendors, artists and craftsmen selling unique and beautiful wreaths, jewelry, decor, toys, gifts, baked goods, honey, clothing, fishing lures and much, much more. Many of the businesses, stores and eateries in the area will be open as well!

Where: Downtown Raymond Mississippi near the water tower and Hinds County Courthouse

When:  Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 pm – 8 pm, rain or shine!

Admission: Free

Parking: Parking allowed in the parking lot at Raymond Methodist Church (first come, first serve), on many of the streets of Raymond and at Hinds Community College.  Do not block any entrances, exits or anyone’s driveway.

For additional information: follow Raymond Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RaymondMsChamber

Contact: raymondchamberofcommerce@gmail.com

Vendors Information

Christmas On The Square
Saturday, December 6, 2025
3pm – 8pm

Please review these vendor guidelines before submitting your application.

Limited spaces, price point and a limit on similar vendor merchandise will be followed. First come, first served. If we receive a lot of applications in the same category from vendors who are selling the same items, we may close that category to additional applicants. If we close a category before we’ve processed your application but after you have paid, your payment will be refunded.

ALL CATEGORIES ARE CLOSED. ALL SPACES ARE FULL

VENDOR GUIDELINES:

• Fee:
  • 2025 Chamber members: deduct $25 from the following fees: 
  • Vendor booth space 12′ x 12′ = $75. 
  • ALL CATEGORIES ARE CLOSED. ALL SPACES ARE FULL
• Vendor Check-in will begin at 11 am Saturday, Dec. 6. All vendors and food trucks need to be set up by 2:45 pm. Event hours are 3 pm – 8 pm.
• Motorized vehicles must be removed immediately after unloading. All vehicles must be in a designated parking space by 2:00pm. Pick-up trucks are not allowed to remain next to food trailers.
• RESERVED VENDOR PARKING is available at The First Baptist Church overflow parking lot (the corner of Dry Grove Road and Palestine Road). All walkways, driveways, roads must be free of merchandise, cars, etc for emergency personnel and vehicle access. Vendors will receive one (1) parking permit in their Vendor Information Packet at check-in.
• ALL food handlers (including non-profits) must have current proof of successfully completing the Food Handlers Course (ServSafe) and having said person on site.
• Due to safety concerns, no non-commercial open-air flammable cookers (includes, but, is not limited to gas, oil, propane, charcoal, wood and/or personal backyard BBQ grills,) may be used.
• Due to the time of the event, we STRONGLY encourage you to light up your booth! We suggest solar lights OR a small portable generator. We will have electrical outlets available for your use,  however, you will need a minimum of 60 feet of outdoor extension cords.  YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAPE DOWN YOUR EXTENSION CORDS/POWER STRIPS (duct tape works great). The city of Raymond and the Raymond Chamber of Commerce will not be liable for any accidents that may occur due to non-secure extension cords/power strips.
• You are responsible for the collection of the 7% sales tax. We will provide a tax collection form and a personalized envelope for the collected sales tax monies to be put in. PLEASE complete the form and submit your sales tax to the Raymond Chamber of Commerce check in booth at end of the event. It is imperative that you complete and submit the tax form, EVEN if you are a non-profit, or submit your taxes in another way.
• Customer parking is available at the First Baptist Church lower parking lot (on Main Street next to the Raymond Gas Station), the Methodist Church parking lot (on Main Street) and Hinds Community College. Emergency exits must always be free of motorized vehicles.
• Out of respect for ALL vendors, the safety of Vendors, customers and the safety protocols established by the Raymond Police Force and the Raymond Fire Department, vendors may NOT break down and leave the event prior to 8:00 pm. Unless, the Raymond Chamber of Commerce has so deemed an early departure for all vendors. Vendors are expected to stay for the duration of the event (until 8:00 pm).
• Public restrooms are located on the Courthouse parking lot and at the M& P drive through parking lot.
• Any child under the age of 16 must be supervised by you or someone over the age of 21. We are expecting a very large crowd and we need to be sure that you and your loved ones are safe at all times. The city of Raymond and Raymond Chamber of Commerce 2025 will not be held liable for any harm caused to your child due to lack of supervision.
• The First Aid Tent, staffed with an EMT, will be located next to the Raymond Chamber of Commerce tent. Police, Firemen and other First Responders will be in attendance for everyone’s safety
• No refunds on account of weather unless Chamber cancels event. If cancelled, vendor receives credit for next event.
• In case of an emergency evacuation, please proceed to the First Baptist Church lower parking lot (on Main Street next to the Raymond Gas Station) or the Methodist Church parking lot (Main Street) and wait further directions from First Responders or the Raymond Chamber of Commerce Board Members
• Out of respect to the city of Raymond and our community, it is your responsibility to clean your retail area (this includes all trash, zip ties, bags, tissue paper, strings, etc.). We will have a roll away dumpster available for your use . We ask that you do not leave trash in any business or homeowners’ trash bin/cans. The roll away dumpster is located between the Raymond Public Library and the Raymond Fire Department on Court Street.
• Your application will not be processed until we receive your completed form and payment.