2025 J19 Food Vendors

GREETINGS FOOD VENDORS!

Welcome to the fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee: Sovereign! We are delighted to bring back this communiity celebration of history, unity, and Black American culture and contributions. Our goal is to provide a thoughtful, inclusive,  educational, and joyfully entertaining event for all. This year, we will be highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of Black Women in the culture and in our community. 

As you know, one of the most important elements of any event - especially a Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) event - is the food. We look forward to filling Festival Park with the enticing scents of your delicious treats!

Please note: The Jubilee is held in Festival Park, which does have power kiosks. However, all food trucks and carts should be prepared to supply your own (ideally) silent generator as a backup, just in case.  

Additionally - this event takes place in mid-June in North Carolina. All vendors should consider the possible temperatures, and prepare appropriately.  
***This is a rain/shine event - there will be no rain date*** 

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 
This is an overview of the rules & procedures to help you prepare and determine if the Juneteenth Jubilee celebration is the best fit for you. Please read thoroughly.

CSDD reserves the right to accept or decline a vendor application for any reason. 

FOOD TRUCK REQUIREMENTS: 
To be eligible, Food Truck/Cart vendors  must have all current applicable licenses and insurance as a commercial food vendor, and comply with all regulations put forth by the Cumberland County Health Dept or the State of North Carolina
*All vendors must have an NC Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax
ID Number.

Please Note: Only the items described in your application submission will be allowed in the booth. If accepted you may not add additional items or products that are not related to your application. 

LOCATION SPACES DURING JUNETEENTH JUBILEE:
Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) carefully curates the location of vendors throughout the event site, with a number of factors in consideration. CSDD may, from time to time, need to reassign locations as the event approaches. Requests for locations with exceptional reasoning will be considered but not guaranteed.
The Jubilee runs from 3:00PM - 9:00PM - please be prepared to staff your booth for the entirety of the event. 

EQUIPMENT:
CSDD does not provide tables, chairs, or other equipment. Though the venue has access to a power source, vendors that need electricity are expected to be prepared to provide their own *quiet* generator, if need be.  

SOLICITATION, MATERIAL/ACTIVITY SUITABILITY & SAFETY:
Festival safety is critical to all of us! It is important that we all work together to have a SAFE and FUN Juneteenth Jubilee celebration. 

• Approaching passersby outside of designated vendor space (e.g. – walking around and handing out flyers) is prohibited. Vendors may not sell knives, guns, other weapons or item that simulate weapons, etc. The sale of fireworks or other combustibles is prohibited.
• Materials or activity promoting “adult” entertainment, or religious or partisan political advocacy or groups are prohibited.
  Electrical cords must be heavy duty outdoor cords with no visible signs of damage, and appliances must be in excellent operating condition. Portable generators must be *quiet* for collective sound levels during the event.
• Hate speech, physical actions without consent, excessive beligerence, or violence will not be tolerated and is subject to law enforcement.
• CSDD is not responsible or liable for the failure of any vendor to comply with these safety requirements, and it reserves the right to take any action, up to and including shutting down a vendor’s operation for the remainder of the day for failure to comply. No refunds will be given in these instances.

PLEASE NOTE:  
Participants are responsible for informing themselves of and complying with all city, state, and federal laws and health and safety regulations and are responsible for any sales tax due. Information on regulations is available at http://www.ncagr.gov/fooddrug/food/foodbiz.htm.

Cool Spring Downtown District staff are committed to making the Juneteenth Jubilee a great experience for all. We will try to accommodate you as best as we can. We appreciate your participation and flexibility!

If you have any questions, please contact the Cool Spring Downtown District staff via message through Eventeny or email ashanti@coolspringfay.org.

Details concerning arrival/departure and set-up guidelines will follow upon acceptance to the event.