15th Anniversary John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival

This application is for vendors who sell food.  Food vendors must have a self-contained food truck that requires no electricity, water, or other utility:

Cost:

• $800 + 10% sales commission

What this includes:

• Two days of vending at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival
• Festival Point of Sales (POS) system that accepts payment cards as well as Festival RFID Wristband Payments
• Credit card processing fees

This application is for vendors who sell art, jewelry, pre-packaged treats, or other goods. Here are the highlights of the contract:

Cost:

• $500 + 10% sales commission

What this includes:

• Two days of vending at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival
• Festival Point of Sales (POS) system that accepts payment cards as well as Festival RFID Wristband Payments
• One 10'x10' canopy tent or equal space in the Coltrane Marketplace tent.
• Lights for your booth
• Power supply
• Credit card processing fees

This application is for vendors who would like to reach our audience but are not selling a product or service at our Festival.

As a nonprofit organization, we are not able to accept political figures advocating for election or partisan issues. We cannot accept organizations with direct relationships to any political party or partisan issue.

Cost:

• $750

What this includes:

• Two days of exhibition at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival
• One 10'x10' canopy tent or equivalent space in the Coltrane Marketplace Tent
• Lights for your booth
• Power supply

This application is for nonprofit organizations that wish to engage with Festival attendees by sharing information about their mission, services, or community impact. This category is intended for organizations that will not be selling products, services, or conducting financial transactions on-site during the Festival.

As a nonprofit organization, Friends of John Coltrane, Inc. does not accept political candidates advocating for election, partisan campaigns, or organizations directly affiliated with a political party or partisan issue.

Cost:
 $600

What This Includes:

• Two days of exhibition at the 2026 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (September 5–6, 2026)
• One 10’ x 10’ canopy tent or equivalent space in the Coltrane Marketplace
• Basic lighting for your booth
• Access to a standard power supply