Butner Summer Festival

The Butner Summer Festival is an annual community event held at Gazebo Park on Central Avenue. The festival will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature a barbeque chicken cook-off, live entertainment, a classic car show, craft and food vendors, and children’s activities. This is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event. Admission and parking are free for attendees.

12 x 12 Vendor spaces are available for food vendors, artists, makers, and exhibitors. The vendor fee is $100.00 per space. Limited spaces with access to electricity are available for an additional $25.00 ($125.00 total). Vendor spaces are assigned upon approval and payment. Vendors are responsible for their own setup and breakdown and must provide all necessary equipment, including tents, tables, chairs, and extension cords if needed. All vendor setups must be completed by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and vendors are expected to remain set up for the entire event. Vehicles may re-enter the festival area for breakdown after 4:00 p.m., and all equipment must be removed by 6:30 p.m.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOOD VENDORS**

Food vendors are required to have a valid health department permit and must also obtain a Town of Butner Temporary Use Permit to operate within town limits. The Town permit carries an additional $50.00 fee and is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Vendors should apply for this permit AFTER approval for the festival. Applications can be submitted online at https://app.govwell.com/butner.

Food vendors are responsible for meeting all local and county health and safety requirements. For questions regarding the Town of Butner vendor permit, please contact the Planning Department at planning@butnernc.org or visit Butner Town Hall, 415 Central Avenue, Butner, NC 27509.

All vendors must fit entirely within their assigned space and remain set up for the duration of the event. Vehicles must be removed from the festival area prior to the event start and will not be permitted back in until the festival concludes.

Additional event logistics and vendor instructions will be shared with approved vendors closer to the event date.

The Town of Butner, in partnership with Granville Health System, is excited to announce the 32nd Butner Summer Festival, a community tradition that brings thousands of visitors together for a full day of family-friendly fun, local pride, and summer celebration. This year’s festival will feature a wide range of attractions, including local vendors, kids’ activities, a classic car show, live entertainment, a BBQ Chicken Cook-Off Contest, and much more on Saturday, June 6, 2026, right in the heart of Butner. As we prepare for this year’s event, we invite you to join us as a festival sponsor. Your support plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for residents and visitors across the region. Sponsorship also provides your business with valuable visibility and the opportunity to connect directly with the community. We offer a variety of sponsorship packages designed to fit different budgets and promotional goals, shown on the attached flyer. Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us. Together, we can make the Butner Summer Festival an outstanding event for everyone. We appreciate your time and hope to welcome you as a 2026 Butner Summer Festival sponsor! Mallory Richard, Town of Butner mrichard@butnernc.org (919) 298-2654 Maggie Brummitt, Granville Health System Mbrummitt@granvillemedical.com (919) 482-0681