Application

Food Vendors

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Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Mar 06, 2026 3:00 pm - Mar 07, 2026 5:30 pm (CST)
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Panama City Beach, Florida
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$350.00 - $450.00

About the application

This application is for stationary food vendors only. This does not include food trucks.  Food/drink vendors may include any entrée/meal, snack foods, desserts, and/or nonalcoholic beverages. This does not include food trucks. If you have a food truck, please complete the food truck application.
 
Submission of an application does not guarantee participation at the event. Vendor space is limited. Payment will NOT be processed until you receive a notification of acceptance via email.

About the event

The largest and longest-running Scottish festival in Florida’s Panhandle, featuring top tier entertainment, Highland games, piping, artisan vendors, children activities, delicious food and so much more. And for the first time in festival history, it will span over two-days! What began over 30 years ago on the grounds of Grace Presbyterian Church, has blossomed into a vibrant celebration of heritage and fun, drawing crowds from all over the world.
Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
Panama City Beach Scottish Festival

Terms & Conditions

Insurance:

Please include, with this application, a Certificate of Insurance. Food vendors are required to carry Liability insurance listing Panama City Beach Scottish Festival and the Celtic Heritage Alliance, as the additional insured on General Liability Coverage for a maximum of $1,000,000.00. Proof of this coverage MUST be included in the application

 

Waiver:

You agree to waive any and all claims of whatever nature against Panama City Beach Scottish Festival/The Celtic Heritage Alliance, the city of Panama City Beach and all employees, successors and any volunteers, sponsors and/or suppliers connected with the Festival.

 

Release:

You grant permission to the Panama City Beach Scottish Festival Management, an unconditional release of any photographs, video or motion pictures and/or any verbal or written statements for use by the promoters of the festival for any legitimate purpose including, but not limited to, publicity, promotions, fundraising and/or websites.

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

There are no cancellations and no refunds.

 

Rules for the Event:

The organizers of the event want it to be a positive experience for the vendors and our attendees. Because of that, we have established the following rules and guidelines:

  1. Vendors are prohibited from selling, exhibiting, displaying, or promoting any type of merchandise or service that may have implicit or explicit content of violence or obscenity (visual or verbal). Law enforcement will be onsite during the Event.

  2. Set-up is between 12 pm – 6 pm on Thursday,  6 am - 2:30 pm on Friday, and 7 am -8:30 am on Saturday. You will set up in your assigned space at that time. For SAFETY and SECURITY, absolutely no vehicles will be allowed inside the park after 2:30 pm on Friday or after 8:30 am on Saturday morning.

  3. Vendors agree to have vendor space open by 3 pm on Friday,  and 9 am on Saturday . 

  4. Exhibitors must leave their booths open until 8 pm on Friday and 5 pm on Saturday. Vehicles will not be allowed on the field until after the gates close at 8 pm Friday and 5 pm Saturday.

  5. All vendors shall have an approved fire extinguisher in their booth. Fire extinguishers must be appropriate for the content of the exhibition space (proper A, B, C, and/or K ratings). All tents must be labeled as fire-retardant.

  6. All sales belong to you, and you are solely responsible for collecting and reporting applicable sales tax. Vendors are responsible for a 1% Merchant Gross Sales Tax to the City of Panama City Beach. Each vendor will be provided the necessary Merchant Form and information provided by the City of Panama City Beach on the day of the Event.

  7. There is no smoking by vendors and/or vendor employees on the festival grounds.

  8.  You are responsible for the security of your space and equipment.

  9. Vendors are legally and financially responsible for all damages to Event grounds or other property caused by themselves or their employees.

  10. All prices for food must be posted and clearly visible to Festival patrons.

  11. Food vendors are responsible for removal of their trash to the designated dumpster area as frequently as necessary, but at least once daily.

  12. The disposal of used cooking grease is the responsibility of the vendor and is NOT to be dumped on the grounds.

All vendor applications are subject to the final approval of the event organizer. In the event that the event organizer does not accept a vendor application, all fees paid will be promptly refunded. The event organizer cannot guarantee exclusivity. In cases where it appears vendors (other than food) might be selling like items, we will do our best to make sure that there is some separation.

 

Prices

10'x10' Food Tent $350.00 Non-refundable The standard food vendor space is 10 ft. (frontage) x 20 ft. deep. These spaces will accommodate a 10 x 10 tent and give food vendors who are cooking on-site an additional 10 x 10 space (required) directly behind the tent for cooking. Food vendors agree to post a menu at eye level showing what items are available and the pricing.
20'x20' Food Tent $450.00 Non-refundable A standard 20'x20' tent space for food vendors
Electrical Outlet $25.00 Non-refundable
8' Table $15.00 Non-refundable
Chair $5.00 Non-refundable wooden folding chair
Rental Tent - 10'x10' $215.00 Non-refundable Includes the cost of the tent, and damage waiver. Tent will be setup/taken down by contractor.
Rental Tent - 20'x20' $381.00 Non-refundable Includes the cost of the tent, damage waiver and City Fee. Tent will be setup/taken down by contractor.
Rental Tent Sidewall - 10' $27.50 Non-refundable This price is for 1 -10'section of sidewall. If you want 3 walls of a 20x20 tent, you would need to order a quantity of 6. If you want 4 walls, it would be a quantity of 8.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What type of power do you need?
  • Please describe your menu.
  • How would you categorize your menu?
  • What are your prices?
  • Do you need electricty
  • Do you need a rental tent?
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • I accept the Terms and Conditions
  • Signature

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Food Vendors
Food Vendors
2026 Panama City Beach Scottish Festival