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Vendor market, food trucks and band bookings headlined at Denton Parks and Rec meeting
Summary
Committee members reported a May 2 vendor market at the bakery, confirmed outreach to 22 food trucks for summer events, and discussed booking bands (including a Pandora interactive act and a possible free military band).
A resident announced a vendor market set for May 2 at the bakery during the public‑comment period, and Parks and Recreation members reported active outreach to food‑truck operators and several music acts for summer programming.
During public comment, a resident (speaker 3) described the vendor market—13–14 vendors on hand, food and craft vendors, a coffee truck and live music—and urged a focus on keeping the market local. Chair (speaker 1) and members agreed to publicize the market and share flyers with local businesses.
The committee reported contact information for 22 food trucks already licensed in Davidson County and discussed how many trucks should be booked per concert; members preferred variety (one of each type) and grouping trucks near available power boxes. The Denton Street Festival October 10 was noted as another tentpole event requiring vendor coordination.
On music bookings, members discussed hiring a Pandora interactive band that allows audience music selection, and Committee member (speaker 3) moved on the floor to hire that act; the motion passed and staff were asked to confirm down‑payment requirements. Committee members also discussed inviting a military concert band (free) for a Sunday evening event if scheduling permits.
Members asked staff to update promotional materials, post event pages on Facebook (including an event RSVP to track interest), and to coordinate outreach across neighboring towns (Salisbury, Thomasville) to boost attendance.
