Chomp & Stomp 2026

RESTAURANT CHILI INFO
Saturday, Nov 7th 2026

EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00am – You will load in and setup at your tent/booth
11:00am – Chomp and Stomp festival opens with art, music, and vendors
11:30-11:45am – You will assign someone to bring your provided bowl to the judging tent
12:30pm – Horn blows – ABSOLUTELY NO CHILI IS TO BE SERVED BEFORE THE HORN
5:00-5:30pm – Chili Cook-Off winners announced at the main park
6:00pm – Chomp & Stomp Closes

JUDGING
The Restaurant competition winners are decided by a panel of Judges including Chefs and local Foodies.
While there are no cash prizes for the Restaurants division, winners will receive commemorative plaques to hang in your B&M plus subsequent bragging rights are invaluable! And don’t forget to decorate your booth for the annual Spirit Award.

WHAT TO BRING
All cooks must provide any other cooking and serving utensils along with a means to heat their chili. No electricity will be available and propane or sterno is recommended.
Each team must bring its own fire extinguisher per Atlanta Fire Department regulations.Serving cups WILL be provided to help maintain consistent portions, and patrons will already have their owns spoons as their ‘entrance fee’.

TABLE AND TENT PROVIDED
We will setup a table for you in a 10 x 10 foot tented area. This is your booth so bring any chairs, coolers, towels, etc. You are encouraged to decorate your tent/table for a chance at the coveted Spirit Award!

LOAD-IN PACKET
Your load-in packet will be emailed closer to the festival date with additional details.

ELIGIBILITY
Open only to established restaurants. There is no entry fee but each restaurant must provide a minimum of 15 gallons of chili. We encourage you to make as much chili as you can; the more you make, the more the Chompers will talk you up!

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Chomp & Stomp, Atlanta's favorite fall festival and hipster hootenanny!

 

Before You Apply: Artist Market Eligibility
The Chomp & Stomp Artist Market is a juried marketplace for artists, makers, and small businesses offering original, handmade, artist-designed, vintage, or upcycled goods that are appropriate for a community-focused outdoor festival.

 

We welcome applications from artists, makers, designers, vintage curators, and small businesses with distinctive, well-presented products. We aim to create a varied market with a thoughtful balance of categories, price points, and product types. Acceptance is based on quality, originality, presentation, completeness of the application, fit with the festival, available space, and category balance.

 

Categories we do not accept in the artist market

• Imported resale merchandise
• Political organizations
• Tobacco, nicotine, vape or CBD products
• Services-only businesses 

If you are unsure whether your products qualify, please contact the Chomp & Stomp team before submitting and paying the application fee. Applications that do not meet Artist Market eligibility may be declined without refund.

 

About the festival and neighborhood

Chomp & Stomp is presented by the Cabbagetown Initiative 501c3, a non-profit organization dedicated to energizing public spaces. This festival is a fundraiser for Cabbagetown Park, and other places people gather freely in our community, including Esther Peachy Lefevre Park, Cabbagetown Community Center and the "Forward, Warrior!!" mural walk on Wylie Street.

 

We're thrilled to support the Eventeny process - geared towards professional market vendors, while welcoming to new applicants. 

 

Cabbagetown is a friendly place for all. The all-volunteer Chomp & Stomp Crew is here to help! The vendor experience can be frustrating sometimes, and load-in on the tiny streets of this little historic mill village requires a lot of patience. Be kind to your fellow artisans, and considerate to your tent neighbors. Our volunteers promise to treat you with courtesy and respect, and we appreciate the same. Please read all the information carefully and follow instructions carefully to ensure a smooth ride and pleasant journey.

 

We aim to provide maximum value for our partners in the market, and an amazing adventure for our guests. We want you to have happy customers, and we'd love this event to be profitable for your small business. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns. 

 

We believe the application fee is modest, and the reservation cost is commensurate with the opportunities available for our popular and inviting festival. Those with e-commerce platforms are encouraged to leverage our social media and interactive event map to increase their followers, mailing list, and revenue streams.

 

Let us know how we're doing! There will be a short survey after the festival to get your feedback and help us improve. 

 

And lastly - We couldn't do this without you! The chili cookers, musicians, and artists are core partners, and we are so grateful for your contributions to our neighborhood fundraiser. 

 

Love y'all! Chomp

Chomp & Stomp is a nonprofit festival benefiting the parks and green spaces of Atlanta’s Cabbagetown neighborhood.

Food trucks are a big part of Chomp & Stomp, keeping festival-goers fed throughout the day and after the chili runs out. Thanks for your interest in joining us and helping support Cabbagetown’s parks!

 

Vendor Selection

Submitting an application does not guarantee a space at the festival.

 

This year, we’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis taking into account cuisine and our capacity. Because applications are reviewed as they come in, some vendor categories or space sizes may fill before the application deadline.

Deadlines

• Regular application deadline: October 15
• Late application deadline: October 28, if space remains
• Confirmations, invoices and additional requests will be sent to accepted vendors after review.

We may close applications early if we reach capacity. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. If this form is still available, there is still space available.

 

Pricing

10 × 10 space: $1,050 Regular / $1,260 Late
10 × 20 space: $1,155 Regular / $1,470 Late
10 × 30 space: $1,315 Regular / $1,575 Late
Cart: $435 Regular / $560 Late
Electricity: $50 Regular / $75 Late

Hey, non-profit buddies & government pals! We're also a 501c3. Thank you for the work that you do.

 

Space is extremely limited. We prioritize local & regional groups whose work resonates with our audience. Cabbagetown doesn't need to endorse your mission to provide space, but it's nice to share some core values. 

 

Chomp & Stomp is a celebration of Cabbagetown's public spaces and rich history of food, family, & music. Guests with positive, uplifting, and relevant information are invited to share their stories with those interested to learn more. We aren't especially keen on tables being used as a homebase for roaming canvas action or aggressive clipboards campaigns.

 

Do people generally smile & approach you to learn more? Amazing! Are you instead barking out or chasing people down? Hm, not so much.

 

Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. We appreciate your dedication to public service and admire your perseverance. 

Thank you for supporting Cabbagetown Park! Our non-profit festival energizes public spaces, helping us maintain and improve places people gather freely, like the Community Center, Wylie Street Mural Walk, Esther Peachy Park, and Brookshire Amphitheatre!

Thank you for supporting Cabbagetown Park! This is a special application for our friends at Community Bucket. Welcome to Chomp & Stomp! Our non-profit festival energizes public spaces, helping us maintain and improve places people gather freely, like the Community Center, Wylie Street Mural Walk, Esther Peachy Park, and Brookshire Amphitheatre.