2025 Prime Food Vendor
About the application
Established restaurants or caterers that specialize in a Shrimp & Grits dish need only apply.
Only eight (8) Prime Food Vendors SPACES available. This is not a Food Court Vendor application and is not transferable if used by mistake. This is not a Georgia Grown Member Application and is not transferable if used by mistake. Georgia Grown members are not eligible for a discount in this category.
The Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is a coastal favorite and a nationally award-winning event that combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, art and craft vendors, live music, kids’ zone, food, and more. Now in its seventeenth year with more than 30,000 guests, the festival is held in Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District.
Prime Food Vendor Requirements: You are an established restaurant or caterer that specialize in a Shrimp & Grits dish. Download, read and follow all Requirements & Regulations Download, read and follow the “Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction and Recycling" Pay a Non-refundable application fee of $40.00 Provide a shrimp & grits dish as THE primary option on your menu.
Applicant must provide five (5) Images:
- One (1) image of your shrimp & grits dish as it will be served at the festival.
- One (1) image of the menu that will be served at the festival.Pricing must be on the menu and must remain the same for the duration of the festival.
- Three (3) different images of the other food options on your menu for the festival.
An application will be rejected if these rules are not followed.·
When accepted Prime Vendors must provide the following on or before September 26, 2025 or forfeit vendor space:
- Food vendor License Agreement (attached to application)
- Certificate of Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 with the Jekyll Island Authority listed as additionally insured. An application will be rejected if all requirements are not followed.
All Prime Food Vendors will be invited and must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, October 13 from 2:00 - 3:00pm to receive staff hangtags and load-in instructions.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Furthermore, by signing below you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Jekyll Island Authority from any claims whatsoever arising from your participation as a vendor and any theft, loss, or damage to the person or property of the undersigned while in possession or under the supervision of Jekyll Island Authority during the Shrimp & Grits Festival.
No refunds or credits will be issued for vendor cancellation, inclement weather cancellation, or an act of God.
Prices
| Non-refundable Application Fee | $40.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 40' x 21' Space (D x W) | $1,700.00 | Non-refundable | JIA will provide each Prime Vendor with a 40’ x 21’ vending space valued at $2,000 to include: One, 20’ x 20’ white tent 20’ x 20’ storage area behind tent Eight, 6’ Tables (uncovered) Tent lighting Water source (not potable, bring water) Electricity: • 1-30amp 220 volt • 2–110-volt 20 amp • Bring several 50' to 100' extension cords to reach the electricity. JIA is unable to provide these. Come prepared with any tools or equipment you may need for your equipment at the festival. Additional assistance from the JIA will be billed at $75 per hour or part of, plus the cost of equipment. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- I have read and agree to the Prime Food Vendor Requirements & Regulations
- Per the Requirements & Regulations how will vendors be notified if they have been accepted or not for the Festival?
- I have read and agree to the Food Vendor License Agreement
- If accepted I agree to complete & return the Food Vendor License Agreement and a Certificate of Liability Insurance on or before September 25, 2025 to the festival or forfit my space
- What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will load-out officially begin on Saturday?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations when do Prime Food Vendors load-in?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will accepted vendors receive their Vendor Packet?
- I have read and agree to the Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction
- I am bringing a generator and understand it must pass inspection and be permitted by the Jekyll Island Authority Code Compliance Officer before it can be used on Festival grounds
- I understand that if I’m bringing a generator I must provide a description of it below or the unit will not be scheduled for inspection and permitted for use at the festival.. Answer N/A if not bringing one.
- I acknowledge that I have received the 2025 Tax Form_All vendors_Misc Sales document
- I will attend the mandatory meeting on Monday, October 13 from 2:00 - 3:00pm to receive staff hangtags and load-in instructions.
- I understand we need to come prepared with any equipment or tools for my equipment at the festival because additional assistance from the JIA will be billed at $75 per hour or part of, plus the cost of equipment..
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
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