Chomp & Stomp

Chomp & Stomp is a non-profit event benefiting the parks & green spaces of the Cabbagetown neighborhood in Atlanta.  

 

Our food truck vendors play a big role in keeping our festival-goers fed & happy during and beyond the chili cook-off, so thank you for your interest in helping Cabbagetown parks thrive! 

 

Applications to Chomp this year will not guarantee a space! This is in response to vendor feedback and to increase vendor diversity. We will accept vendors on a rolling basis.

 

Deadlines

• Regular: September 30th
• Late: October 10th
• The final batch of regularly submitted applications will be reviewed the week of September 30th.
• Invoices, confirmations, and requests for insurance will go out on or before October 2nd. If there are spaces remaining, late applications will be reviewed until October 12th.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the deadline for capacity or other reasons; we also reserve the right to reject any application.

 

PRICING

• 10×10 space: $1000 Regular / $1200 Late
• 10×20 space: $1100 Regular / $1400 Late
• 10×30 space: $1250 Regular / $1500 Late
• Carts: $400 Regular / $525 Late
• Electricity: $100

RESTAURANT CHILI INFO
Saturday, Nov 8nd 2025 (Note the Second weekend in Nov.)

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

 

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. Based off your responses last year indicating specific areas unpopular with our artists, Gaskill Street has been eliminated from the festival map. Some people liked it, but we apologize if you did not enjoy that location. It's gone, though that reduces the number of booths available and affects cost.

 

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

Team CHILI INFO
Saturday, Nov 8nd 2025
(Note: this year it's the *second* weekend in November)

 

TEAM NAME

Please enter your Team Chili name where it says "Business Name" below. You will also enter names for your chili later in the application.

 

E.G. "Team Chump", Meat Entry: "Hot Stuff" & Veggie Entry: "Corny Joke"

 

JUDGING

PRIZES HAVE INCREASED! Cash prizes for the Team Chili include two First Place prizes of $150 (1 for Meat, and 1 for Veg), two Second Place prizes ($100), and third place ($75 meat only).  

 

And don’t forget to decorate your booth for the annual Spirit Award.

 

Team Chili competition winners are decided by a panel of Judges.

 

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

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

Entry fee is $100. We appreciate your contributions to Chomp and we couldn't do this without you! We promise to work hard to make your participation smooth, and strive to make your experience rewarding.  If you have any special requests or hardships, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

Each entry must be a minimum of 5 gallons of chili. We encourage you to make as much chili as you can; the more you make, the more the Chompers will enjoy! 

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!