Small Business Partner

Saturday, June 14 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Ridge Ferry Park · Rome, GA

💖 Why Be a Rome Pride Vendor?

At Rome Pride, becoming a vendor, exhibitor, or artisan is more than just setting up a booth—it’s a meaningful act of support and partnership. You’re not only showcasing your work or services—you’re helping to create the affirming, welcoming atmosphere that defines our festival. Vendors, exhibitors, and artisans are truly the backbone of Rome Pride, helping us cultivate a space of joy, safety, and visibility for the rural LGBTQIA+ community in Rome, Georgia.

All vendor fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and considered a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION to support the festival’s production and community programming. Your participation directly funds this inclusive, family-friendly event and helps us keep it FREE and accessible for all.

Each baseline vendor/exhibitor spot includes a 12x12 booth space and a parking space directly behind your booth for added ease and support throughout the day. Double spots are available for those with larger setups.

We’ll also be doing group shoutouts on our social media platforms in the weeks leading up to the event! Be sure to include your social media handles and website in your application so we can share the love and amplify your voice.

📅 Event Schedule & Logistics

• Setup Time: Saturday, June 14 · 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Market Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Vendors are encouraged to stay and enjoy the evening festivities!

• Power Access: Limited power is available as a $40 add-on.

• Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Please come prepared for all conditions, including unexpected rain showers. Unless conditions are dangerous for all to enjoy we will continue the festival despite any weather hiccups.

🏳️‍🌈 Booth Setup & Amenities

All booth spaces include vehicle parking directly behind your booth for support and comfort throughout the day. Each vendor is responsible for bringing their own 10x10 tent, tables, chairs, and any display materials. All booth sizes are listed individually—please select the one that best suits your setup.

In keeping with this year’s theme, “The Colors of Courage,” we encourage every vendor to decorate their booth boldly and creatively. Celebrate the power of visibility, resilience, and joy! Booths that go above and beyond will be entered into our decoration contest, with winners receiving a Pride-themed gift basket.

Vendors are also encouraged to engage with attendees through live demos or interactive elements at their booths to help make the market a lively and engaging experience.

✨ Vendor Inclusivity & Market Balance

Rome Pride welcomes vendors, non-profits, and political groups who support and reflect our values of inclusion, celebration, and respect for the LGBTQ+ community.

Please note: The Rome Pride Board cannot guarantee exclusivity to any one vendor or group for a product category. This is an inclusive market, and while our Vendor Committee makes every effort to distribute similar vendors thoughtfully, we cannot ensure category exclusivity. We strive to avoid over-saturation to keep the experience positive for both attendees and vendors. Do not request exclusivity as it will not be granted.

📝 Vendor Review & Approval Process

Every vendor, non-profit, and political booth partner is subject to a rigorous review process conducted by the Rome Pride Vendor Committee. This process includes assessing conduct outside of the application, including public behavior, affiliations, and online activity.

Vendors who have previously created, shared, or supported hate speech or any materials that violate our inclusivity standards—whether at our festival or elsewhere—will not be approved. Rome Pride reserves the right to deny participation to any vendor that is not a good fit for the market or festival.

♿️ Accessibility Accommodations

We are committed to making Rome Pride as accessible as possible for all participants. In your application, you’ll be able to note any accessibility needs—such as being located near restroom facilities, needing extra space, or avoiding tree roots for wheelchair accessibility. We will do our very best to accommodate all requests during the layout planning process.

This Event Has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Hate Speech & Harmful Conduct

The Rome Pride Festival hosted at Ridge Ferry Park on June 14th 2025 is a safe and affirming space. The Rome Pride Non-Profit Board has rented this space for the purpose of this event and it's attendees, partners, and exhibitors and the Board maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for any language, materials, or actions that cause harm or perpetuate discrimination.

By agreeing to become a vendor and submitting this application to participate in the Rome Pride Festival in Partnership with the Rome Pride Board you agree to abide by the following Codes of Conduct:

• Any rhetoric, materials, or conduct that disrespects or invalidates LGBTQAI+ identities—especially those of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people—will result in immediate expulsion from the event.

• Any hostile behavior, disruption of the inclusive environment, or undermining of LGBTQ+ community members will result in permanent banning from all future Rome Pride events.

• The Rome Georgia Pride Board has the right to deny any vendor, artisan, group, or exhibitor access to the festival grounds if any of the above Codes of Conduct or the Terms and Conditions of this Festival are broken before or at the festival.

City Ordinances

All vendors, exhibitors, and artisans must follow city ordinances for vending in Rome, Georgia and are responsible for ensuring their merchandise and booth setup comply with all applicable codes. Specifically, vendors must adhere to Rome city codes 11-830 and 23-301. The Rome Pride Board, Vendor Committee, and associated volunteers are not responsible for enforcing these codes—it is up to each participant to remain in compliance.

Please review the codes at:
Rome, GA Code of Ordinances - https://library.municode.com/ga/rome/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COROGE

Do not submit your application without reviewing the code.

For questions about code compliance do not reach out to the Rome Pride Board instead, please contact:

MJR Rusty Blairs
Command Staff, Rome Police Department

rblair@romepolice.com
375 Technology Parkway, Rome GA 30165

706-238-5105