Coloma Glad-Peach Festival

Vendors in this category offer handmade, original creations crafted by the artist or artisan. Eligible items include (but are not limited to) clothing, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodworking, fiber arts, home décor, and other handcrafted goods.
Requirements:

• Spaces available as Single (10' x 10'), Double (20' x 10') or Triple (30' x 10').
• Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, and display materials.
• Limited electricity access may be available upon request and approval.
• All items sold must be handmade; no mass‑produced or resale merchandise.

Marketplace vendors represent local businesses, independent sellers, commercial products, or services. This category is appropriate for vendors offering retail items, branded merchandise, home-based business products, demonstrations, or informational displays that are not handmade.
Requirements:

• Spaces available as Single (10' x 10'), Double (20' x 10'), or Triple (30' x 10').
• Vendors must supply their own booth setup and signage.
• Electricity access may be available upon request.
• No food or beverage sales unless approved under the Food Vendor category.

This category is reserved for registered nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and community programs whose primary purpose at the festival is to share information, promote services, or engage with the community. Limited fundraising or merchandise sales may be permitted with prior approval.
Requirements:

• Spaces available as Single (10' x 10'); limited Double spaces (20' x 10') may be offered based on availability.
• Organizations must provide their own booth materials and signage.
• Booth activities should focus on education, outreach, or community engagement.

This category includes vendors operating from a food truck, trailer, or tent who prepare and sell made‑to‑order meals, hot foods, beverages, or ready‑to‑eat snacks. 

Requirements:

• Compliance with Berrien County Health Department regulations and required permits and must pass on-site, day-of inspections by the health department. 
• Appropriate fire safety equipment required.
• Electricity access may be available; vendors must list equipment and voltage needs.
• Trucks/trailers will be collocated in a "food court" setting.

 

This category is for vendors selling produce, frozen meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, packaged foods, or other items intended to be taken home, though some may be eaten on site. These vendors do not prepare food on site.
Requirements:

• Single (10' x 10'), Double (20' x 10'), or Triple (30' x 10') spaces available
• Vendors must comply with applicable cottage food laws and health regulations.
• Electricity access may be available upon request
• Products must be properly labeled and packaged according to state guidelines
• No on‑site cooking or food preparation

Grand Glad Peach Sponsorship Includes: Advertising: Your name on large festival events (Main Stage events, Car Show, Fireworks, VIP area, Family Art Fair, etc.) Mentions in radio/television advertising and interviews, and on social media Prominent logo listed on festival brochure, parade banner, and website Your banner displayed at a festival location On-site advertising during the festival. Perks: Free booth space during the festival 6 Free VIP tickets Discount on business Friday shirts Recognition plaque Traditional Festival flag Proud Sponsor yard sign Checks can be written to Glad-Peach Festival Inc and mailed to PO Box 156, Coloma, MI 49038

Peach Spark Sponsorship includes: Advertising: Your name on smaller festival events (Second Stage events, Bake Fest, Ping Pong Drop, Peach Cookoff, etc.) Logo listed on festival brochure, parade banner, website, and festival and race shirts Your banner displayed at a festival location On-site advertising during the festival Perks: Free booth space during the festival 5 Free VIP tickets Discount on business Friday shirts Framed Certificate of Support Traditional Festival flag Proud Sponsor yard sign Checks can be written to Glad-Peach Festival Inc and mailed to PO Box 156, Coloma, MI 49038

Glad Flag Sponsorship includes: Advertising: Logo in festival brochure Name on festival and race shirts Name on parade banner Website acknowledgement Perks: Framed Certificate of Support Discount on business Fridays shirts Traditional festival flag Proud Sponsor yard sign Checks can be written to Glad-Peach Festival Inc and mailed to PO Box 156, Coloma, MI 49038

Flower Friends Sponsorship includes: Advertising: Name in festival brochure Website acknowledgement Perks: Framed Certificate of Support Discount on business Fridays shirts Proud Sponsor yard sign Checks can be written to Glad-Peach Festival Inc and mailed to PO Box 156, Coloma, MI 49038

Peachy Pal Sponsorship includes: Advertising: Website acknowledgment Perks: Proud Sponsor yard sign

PRE PARADE
• Entry application must be in our hands by July 16th.
• Early entries will be given consideration in the parade lineup.
• Placement in the line-up for the parade is the sole discretion of the Glad-Peach Festival Parade Committee. • Numbers and the line-up area will be given on Saturday, when you arrive.
• PLEASE do not block or park in spaces used for patrons of a business such as the Hot Spot. No parking along the parade route. • Parking for support vehicles is across Red Arrow Hwy on the grassy knoll next to the parking lot of Dollar General. • The Glad Peach Festival reserves the right to reject any unit that is not in good taste, inappropriate, or not in the best interest of the parade.
ARRIVAL & LINE-UP
• The registration table will be open at 8:30 am, across from the Dollar General. Marshalling areas will be assigned as you arrive. Floats must be in their assigned marshalling areas by 9:00 am. Drivers must stay with their float at all times! • Safety barricades will be put into place at 10:00 a.m. to secure the streets. You will then be able to safely move your entry into position and get ready for judging at 11:00 a.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age in the parade.
• Units are required to leave the marshaling area clean before entering the parade.
• Fire extinguishers are required on all floats.
• All units are requested to use Glads and Peaches in decorating their unit. There is an award for the Best Use of Glads and Peaches. You must furnish your own Glads and Peaches.
• The parade will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m., rain or shine
DURING THE PARADE
• We ask that nothing be dispersed from moving vehicles, as per the festival’s insurance policy.
• Walkers are allowed to hand out candy and other objects, but care should be taken to keep items out of the path of tires and other units.
• Performances during the parade must be in a continuous forward motion. DO NOT STOP!
• Persons walking with a unit must stay within 15 feet of their unit.
• During the parade, units must stay 30 feet apart.
• Drivers must not rev up their engine or squeal their tires. They should keep a steady, even pace.
AWARDS
• Trophies will be awarded 15 minutes after the end of the parade, at the main stage. Please have a representative there at that time for the presentation of trophies. If you must leave early, you may pick them up at City Hall the following week. Trophies not picked up in 2 weeks may be recycled.
Thank you for making this a GLAD day and a PEACH of a parade.
Coloma Glad-Peach Festival
Mary Ann Moser Parade, Chair (Cell) (269) -325-3868

"Peaches Through the Decades"

This year’s festival theme is "Peaches Through the Decades," making it the perfect year for classic car enthusiasts to showcase vintage models. 

 

New Schedule: For the 2026 Coloma Glad-Peach Festival, the car show is undergoing a significant scheduling change. To accommodate a new two-day format (Friday and Saturday only), the Glad-Peach Car Show will now help kick off the festivities on Friday evening, July 31, 2026, rather than its traditional Sunday morning slot. 

 

Kick-off Event: The car show serves as a cornerstone of the Friday night opening, which also includes an opening ceremony with the crowning of the peach princess and prince, food and craft vendors, and live music.

 

Atmosphere: Participants will line the streets of downtown Coloma, offering a "ride back in time" for attendees.

 

Application & Registration

Pre-registration and day-of registration options available 

 

How to Apply: You can download PDF versions of applications or sign up online via the Coloma Glad-Peach Festival website.

Submission Methods: Completed forms can be emailed to gladpeachfestival@gmail.com, mailed to PO Box 156, Coloma, MI 49038, or dropped off in person at Coloma City Hall.

Cost: Free, and the first 75 entrants will receive a magnet