2026 Central Jersey Jazz Fest - Plainfield

Welcome to the 2026  Central Jersey Jazz Festival! Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions.
 
This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Be part of the 2026 Central Jersey Jazz Festival in Downtown Plainfield on Sunday, October 4! We invite nonprofit organizations, community groups, civic organizations, and public-serving agencies to apply for a table at this free regional celebration of jazz, arts, culture, and community.

Participating organizations will have the opportunity to connect with festivalgoers, share information about their programs and services, and engage with residents and visitors from Plainfield, Union County, and throughout Central Jersey. Space is limited, and all applications are subject to review and approval.

Welcome to the Central Jersey Jazz Festival Food Vendor Application!

Browse through the application and let us know if you have any questions.

This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting your booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Category A: Food Trucks or Vendors Preparing & Selling Food at the Event – $200 per space.

Category B: Carts/Booths Selling Pre-Packaged or Already Prepared Food Products at the Event – $150 per space.

In addition to this Application Form, you must submit the required paperwork and fees to the Union County Health Department and/or the City of Plainfield. 

If required, food vendors must have a fire extinguisher on site and comply with all fire and health inspector codes.

A special permit from the Plainfield Fire Department may be required if you are using propane, charcoal, gasoline, an open flame, fryer, or gas generator.

If you use an Ansul Fire Suppression System, you must provide up-to-date maintenance and inspection certificates.

A Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) is required when serving any type of food, including prepackaged items. See the names of all parties that must be included on your COI below.

The COI must be received by Downtown Plainfield by September 28, 2026.

Required parties to be listed as additionally insured on COI:
City of Plainfield, Downtown Plainfield, and INK Creative Strategies.

Need help applying? Contact us at npineiro@inkcreativestrategies.com or

admin@plainfieldsid.org