Honey Tour Carnival

The City of Burleson is requesting proposals from qualified carnival operators to provide rides, games, concessions, and related services for the 2027 BTX Honey Tour Carnival, a four-day event May 20–23, 2027, in downtown Burleson; proposals are due August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST through the Euna procurement system.

The scope includes 10–15 carnival rides (with a preferred Ferris wheel), games, food and beverage concessions, ticket and wristband operations, setup and teardown, utilities, and safety management. Operating hours span Thursday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (including sensory-friendly hours 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.), Saturday 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. The event is held at 141 W. Renfro Street and surrounding areas in downtown Burleson. Approximately 4,300 people attended in 2026.

Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of carnival-operation experience within the preceding seven years, provide current insurance documentation, and submit three governmental or commercial references for comparable events. The sample agreement indicates a 15 percent revenue-sharing arrangement on all sales and gross receipts, with payment due by June 1 following the event and subject to City audit rights.

Pricing is weighted at 30 of 120 evaluation points, assessing overall financial benefit including revenue-sharing arrangements, guaranteed minimum payments, patron pricing, and revenue-maximization capability. Additional criteria include product quality and variety (30 points), logistics and operational capacity (20 points), qualifications and experience (20 points), and optional interview presentations (20 points). The contract term begins upon execution and terminates 120 days after the event conclusion. The City reserves the right to award one or multiple contracts and reject any proposals.

A non-mandatory site visit was held August 11, 2026. Questions were due August 14, 2026. Virtual bid opening occurs August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST via Microsoft Teams; projected interviews are September 3, 2026, and City Council recommendation is targeted for October 19, 2026.