Food Vendors 2025
About the registration
Welcome to the North Carolina Whirligig Festival! The festival receives a high volume of Food Vendor applications. Each application is considered individually as they are received. Food booths are scattered throughout the festival zone and mixed into each block along with other festival vendors. All food vendors must display the menu and prices that were approved.
Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions.
Food Vendor Booth Fees = $25 application fee + $200 - $500 Booth Fee
(fees remain the same as 2024)
All vendors pay the same application fee, which is charged immediately. Booth fees vary depending on category and activity, see below. Booth fees are charged after approval. Booth fee includes a single (1) booth space.
We have 4 Food Vendor categories: (same fees as 2024)
- Food Vendor = $525 ($25 application fee + $500 booth fee)
For the wide variety of food vendors, including American fare, International and all types of food in between. Food vending booths may be under tents, in pull trailers or in food trucks. - Beverages only= $275 ($25 app fee + $250 booth fee)
For those vendors selling only beverages such as lemonades, coffee, fruit drinks, frozen or blended drinks, sodas and teas.
3. Non-Profit Food vendors = $275 ($25 app fee + $250 booth fee)
For non-profit agency or organization, that can provide a 501c3 number, raising money to support their cause by selling food items.
4. Wilson Downtown Restaurants = $275 ($25 app fee + $250 booth fee)
Any downtown restaurant located within the festival zone, may apply to sell curbside foods. Businesses do not need to apply to be open and operate inside as usual.
NOTE: Pre-packaged Food - any vendor with pre-packaged food items such as candy, nuts, jellies, jams, salsas, sauces, etc... apply as a COMMERCIAL vendor, not a food vendor, as they do not need a health department inspection.
NOTE: Any food vendor that uses charcoal, wood or any fuel type that can not be immediately cut off (in an emergency) will be considered as a Grilling/Cooker. All Grilling/Cookers will be assigned booth space within the Beer & Bones area. This is required according to the safety and fire guidelines of the Wilson Fire Department.
Applications for 2025 are electronic only - no paper needed.
This is an electronic agreement and by applying for the booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. By submitting the application you are confirming that you have read the NCWF Vendor policies and agree to abide by them as stated in the guidelines below.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Prices
| Application fee | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application. |
| Beverage Only food vendor | $250.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your booth set up may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available. |
| Non-Profit Food Vendor | $250.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your booth set up may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available. |
| Downtown Restaurant food vendor | $250.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your booth set up may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available. |
| Food Vendor | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your booth set up may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available. |
| Double Booth space | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | This is an additional fee added to your booth fee for extra space. The double booth space is 10 ft deep and 30 ft wide. This provided two single booth spaces side-by-side for larger displays. A limited number of double booth spaces are available. |
| Triple Booth space | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | This is an additional feed added to your booth fee for extra space. The triple booth space is the largest booth space allowed. The space is 10 ft deep and 45 feet wide. This is 3-single booth spaces side-by-side. We offer a limited number of triple booth spaces. |
| Electrical Power (as identified in Q#15) | $20.00 | Non-refundable | Refer to the Electrical Outlet PDF for outlet style. Your plug must match the outlet. We do not make adjustments - bring your own adapter. Approximately half of the vendor booth spaces have ONE 110V electrical outlet available. We have a handful of 220/240v booth spaces. Vendors requesting electricity are strategically placed to provide utilities and a variety of vendors within each block of the festival. Electrical requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. |
| Water access | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | Access to water is limited and typically reserved for food vendors. However, requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Water access will at a corner fire hydrant. Vendors should bring 100 ft hose to reach booth. |
Questions on the registration
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Have you been a vendor with the Whirligig Festival before?
- List 2-3 recent festivals or events in which you have partcipated:
- Please identify your food category:
- Menu Options
- What type of set up do you have for your food booth?
- If you need electricty, identify the level of electrical power you need. The outlets within the festival zone are one of two types. Refer to electrical guide to ensure your plug will match the outlets. If it does not, you will need to purchase an adaptor before particpating in the Whirligig Festival.
- Do you have your Wilson Health Department food permit?
- Insurance
- NC Sales Tax ID Number
- How did you learn about the NC Whirligig Festival?
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
