Jingle Paws Market

Jingle Paws Market – Vendor Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in participating in our Jingle Paws Market, taking place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 12:00pm–4:00pm at Fred Fletcher Park. Please review the information below before submitting your application for a vendor space. 

Accepted Categories

• Artists & Makers – original artwork, prints, crafts, and handmade goods.

• Merchandise Vendors – Collectibles, apparel, accessories, and seasonal/holiday goods.

• Packaged Food Vendors selling items such as baked goods, candy, bottled beverages, holiday treats, popcorn, and similar. Unless you are in a food truck/trailer, we can not allow cooking onsite. 

• Food trucks must apply through a separate food truck application.
• Please note - AI art is NOT allowed

Event Protocol

• This is a curated market. Selection is based on quality, theme relevance, and variety.

• Vendors are responsible for their own tables, tents, and displays.

• Spaces will be assigned in advance and communicated prior to the event.

Application Process

• Applications are approved on a rolling basis until all spaces are full.

• Vendors can expect to hear back within two weeks of submitting their application

• Vendors will be charged upon approval. Please do not apply if you are not ready to be charged. 

Parking, Setup & Breakdown

• Vendor check-in and setup begins at 10:00am. All vendors must be ready to open by 12:00pm.

• Free vendor parking will be available in designated areas near the park.

• Breakdown begins at 4:00pm and you must be out of the venue no later than 5:15pm

• Vendors are expected to remain for the entire event duration. Early breakdown may jeopardize your chance of being accepted to future markets.

• Vendors are responsible for leaving their area clean and free of trash.

Food Truck Vendor Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in participating as a Food Truck Vendor at Jingle Paws Market, taking place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 12:00pm–4:00pm at Fred Fletcher Park. Please review the information below before submitting your application.

Accepted Categories

• Food Trucks – serving freshly prepared meals, snacks, desserts, or beverages.

• At this venue we do not allow food to be cooked under a tent.
• If you are serving packaged food like baked goods, candy, popcorn, bottled drinks, etc, and you serve under a tent, please apply through our artist/vendor application.
• If you serve coffee, tea, lemonade, ice cream, snow cones, or similar and serve under a tent, please apply through our Artist/Vendor application. 

• Menu items that align with the event theme are encouraged and will be given priority, though all cuisines will be considered.

• If your dishes do not fit the theme, please consider a featured dish that better aligns your offerings with the market theme.
• There is limited space for food trucks at this venue and we will be accepting a max of 4 trucks. 

Event Protocol

• This is a curated market. Selection is based on food quality, theme relevance, and variety. To provide the best guest experience, we limit the number of trucks offering the same type of cuisine.

• All trucks must comply with Wake County Health Department regulations and have all required permits and inspections.

• Trucks must be self-contained (generator or battery power only; no access to park electricity or water).

• Food trucks are responsible for managing their own staffing, food safety, and cleanup.

• Excessively loud generators are not allowed. Before applying, please make sure your generator is rated as "quiet/silent". 

Requirements

All accepted food trucks must provide/verify the following documentation prior to the event:

• Proof of liability insurance naming the event organizer as additional insured

• Current Wake County Health Department permit if applicable

• Copy of most recent health inspection report

• Onboard fire extinguisher (required)

• Registration with Raleigh Parks & Recreation as an approved food vendor — or willingness to register prior to the event.

  • Registration is free, quick, and easy.

  • Once registered, your truck will also be added to the Raleigh Parks vendor list, which opens opportunities for future events hosted in city parks.

  • Learn more and register here: Raleigh Parks Food Truck Vendor Registration

Application Process

• Applications are approved on a rolling basis until all spaces are full.

• Vendors can expect to hear back within two weeks of submitting their application.

• Food truck vendors will be charged upon approval. Please do not apply unless you are prepared to be charged.

• Vendor fees are non-refundable. 

Parking, Setup & Breakdown

• Food truck check-in and setup begins at 10:45am. All trucks must be fully set up and ready to serve by 12:00pm.

• Designated food truck parking areas along Washington Street will be assigned in advance. Event staff will direct you upon arrival.

• Please stop taking orders at 4:00pm and have your window closed no later than 4:15pm. All trucks must exit the venue no later than 5:15pm.

• Food trucks are expected to remain for the entire event duration. Early departure may impact acceptance to future events.

• Vendors are responsible for leaving their area clean and free of debris, grease, or trash.

• If grease spots are found under you truck you will be responsible for paying the clean up costs, which can be expensive. Please consider a tarp or pig mat under areas of your truck that may leak oil or grease. 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Jingle Paws Market, taking place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12:00–4:00 PM at Fred Fletcher Park (Raleigh, NC).

This event is a festive holiday market featuring both local makers and pet-focused vendors, with activities for people and pets alike.

As a nonprofit participant, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, share your mission, and engage with pet owners and holiday shoppers. Please review the guidelines below before applying.

• Animal Rescues & Shelters – adoption awareness, volunteer opportunities, fundraising activities. Pet adoptions can not take place at the event. 

• Nonprofit Organizations – community groups, educational organizations, and causes aligned with pets, families, and local impact.

• Nonprofit Fundraising Sales – branded merchandise, packaged treats, raffle tickets, or other approved fundraising items.

• This is a curated market. Selection is based on community impact, mission alignment, and variety.

• Nonprofits are responsible for their own tables, tents, and displays.

• Spaces will be assigned in advance and communicated prior to the event.

• Absolutely no AI-generated artwork or content is permitted.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.

• Accepted organizations will be notified within two weeks of applying.

• Vendor fees will be charged upon approval.

• Please only apply if you are ready to be charged.

• Vendor check-in and setup begins at 10:00 AM. All booths must be fully ready by 12:00 PM.

• Free vendor parking is available in designated areas near the park.

• Breakdown begins at 4:00 PM and must be completed no later than 5:15 PM.

• Nonprofits are expected to stay for the entire event. Early departure may affect participation in future events.

• All areas must be left clean and free of trash.