2026 Cornelius Christmas Parade

Artists and Craftsmen - offering unique and often hand-made products

• $50 fee per 10' x 10' booth space
• Artists and Craftsmen may opt to reserve up to (2) booth spaces
• Artists and Craftsmen that operate from a mobile truck or trailer that does not fit in a 10' x 10' booth space will have an additional fee applied

The events committee will review each application based on the following criteria:

1. Locality of Artist / Craftsmen to the Lake Norman / Greater Charlotte area
2. Quality of Product or Service
3. Relevance to Event-specific Theme (if applicable)
4. Interactive Element for Event Attendees
   
   1. By providing an interactive element to your booth, you increase the chances of attracting event attendees while enhancing the overall guest experience. 

Acceptance response notifications will begin to be issued Oct 27 through the deadline Nov 28

Businesses and Organizations - includes small businesses, corporations and NPO's

• Fee per 10' x 10' booth space ranges from $100 and up based on the type of business, booth placement and level of sponsorship participation (if applicable) 
• Businesses may opt to reserve up to (1) additional 10' x 10' booth space
• Businesses that operate from a mobile truck or trailer may have additional fee applied

Select businesses will have the opportunity to participate as either Event Sponsors or Activity Sponsors. This allows us to maximize value for our corporate partners while increasing the overall quality of the event for attendees.  The events committee will review each application based on the following criteria:

1. Locality of Business / Organization to the Lake Norman / Greater Charlotte area
2. Quality of Product or Service
3. Relevance to Event-specific Theme (if applicable)
4. Interactive Element for Event Attendees 
   1. By providing an interactive element to your booth, you increase the chances of attracting event attendees while enhancing the overall guest experience. 

Acceptance response notifications will begin to be issued Oct 27 through the deadline Nov 28.

Food and Beverage  - trucks, trailers, carts and tents  Food Trucks/Trailers - Meals

• $100 per space for truck or trailer (pick-up trucks will be required to unhitch from trailers)

Food Trucks/Trailers - Beverages and Desserts

• $85 per space for truck or trailer (pick-up trucks will be required to unhitch from trailers)
  • Includes dessert vendors (i.e shaved ice, ice cream, baked goods, etc.) and beverages (i.e. coffee, lemonade, smoothies, etc.) 

Food Booths - food and beverage vendors that occupy only a 10' x 10' space and typically do not sell full meals

• $75 per 10' x 10' booth space

NOTE: A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required for ALL food and beverage vendors  Acceptance response notifications will begin to be issued Oct 27 through the deadline Nov 28.