Raleigh Foodees Fest

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close at any time once capacity is reached. Categories routinely fill before the listed deadline.

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications 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.

Foodees Fest
Triangle Town Center Mall Raleigh March 27-29th, 2026

Welcome and thank you for your interest in vending with Foodees Food & Culture Festival.

FoodeesFest is a large-scale, outdoor, multi-day festival celebrating food, culture, and small businesses. Events typically host 100+ vendors, including food trucks, tented food vendors, artisans, authors, and non-food retailers.

This application helps us understand your business, menu or products, setup needs, and category placement. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Accepted Vendor Categories
• Food Trucks & Food Trailers
• Tented Food Vendors
• Pre-Packaged Food Vendors
• Artisans & Crafters
• Authors & Non-Food Retail

Each vendor must apply under the category that matches their actual setup and product type.

Important Event Protocol
• All vendors must be self-sufficient
• No power or water is provided
• Silent generators only (70 dB or below)
• Straight-leg canopy tents only
• Professional signage is required
• Beverage sales are restricted unless approved

Menu & Product Approval
All food vendors must submit:
• Full menu
• Category selection

Only approved items may be sold. Menu changes are not permitted once approved.

Load-In, Setup & Breakdown
Final schedules, layouts, permits, inspections, and operational updates are shared exclusively through the Foodees Vendors & Sponsors Facebook Group. Joining the group is mandatory for participation.

Late arrivals, early breakdown, or no-shows may result in removal without refund and loss of future booking eligibility.

Load-In, Setup, & Scheduling

Load-In Schedule (subject to change; confirmed in Facebook group):

• Thursday, March 26: TBA (Food Vendors)
• Friday, March 27: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Craft & Non-Food Vendors)

LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE TURNED AWAY with no refund. No-show vendors will be banned from future events and forfeit their deposits and vendor fees.

Setup Deadline

All vendors must be fully set up one hour before event start time each day.
Event Hours RALEIGH, NC:

• Friday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM