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Food Truck or Trailer Vendor Application

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Deadline: Oct 14, 2025 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 25, 2025 1:00 pm - Oct 25, 2025 5:00 pm (EST)
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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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$ 150.00

About the application

Food Truck or Trailer Vendor Fee: $150.00 (invoice sent after approval)

 

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION...

To ensure you're able to meet the expectations involved in being a vendor at this event, please read ALL of the information below and review the Vendor Schedule in the attached PDF:

  • This event is rain or shine. All vendor spaces will be outdoors and all vendors are required to bring their own 10 x 10 tent, tent weights, table, etc.
  • Vendor booths will be located on the Courthouse grounds and on the sidewalks and streets surrounding Court Square. We will share more information and provide you with a map detailing your exact location no earlier than Wednesday, October 22nd. 
  • On the day of the event, Main Street will begin closing to vehicular traffic at 8 AM. For setup, vendors will be permitted vehicular access to the closed event zone, via West Market Street, no earlier than 11 AM and no later than 12 PM. To attend this event, vendors must be able to follow the schedule detailed in the attached PDF.

Please keep in mind that the mission of our organization centers around supporting small businesses located in Downtown Harrisonburg. If upon review of your application, we find that your business is in direct, obvious competition with a business already located downtown, we may not be able to accept you as a vendor at our festivals.

About the event

Skeleton Festival brings downtown Harrisonburg to life, each October, with trick-or-treating at 60+ downtown businesses, costume contests, Sip & Stroll for those aged 21+, crafts, vendors, and more. With a special low-sensory trick-or-treat hour and nods to Día de los Muertos traditions, it’s a fun, welcoming celebration for the whole community. ---------- This event is organized by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission to build Downtown Harrisonburg as a destination where businesses thrive and people enjoy memorable experiences.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance

Terms & Conditions

 
  • Vendors must be able to break down their vendor setup and exit the event site by, no later than6:20 PM (i.e., vendors are allotted a maximum of 80 minutes to breakdown and exit the event site).
  • Vendor fee payments must be received prior to the event date.
  • In order to be refunded their vendor fee, vendors must notify HDR that they need to cancel their vendor space no less than 5 business days prior to the event date. Cancellation requests made after the 5 business day deadline will not be refunded. 
  • All tents must be weighted!
  • All HDR events will be held rain or shine.
  • Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tent, tables, chairs, tent weights, and any other items needed as part of an outdoor event.
  • Activities and displays must be appropriately family-friendly. Vendors that refuse to adhere to this policy will be asked to leave the event. 
  • Each vendor is expected to clean up and dispose of their own trash throughout the day and before leaving. When you pack up your booth and leave the event, nothing should be left behind in your booth space.
  • Unless you are able to breakdown and exit the event without driving your vehicle onto the closed road surrounding your vendor space, early breakdowns are not permitted.

Prices

Food Truck or Trailer Space $150.00 Your card will NOT be charged without your consent. If accepted, vendors will receive an invoice that can be paid with either a mailed check or online via credit card.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • What is the approximate length of your Food Truck? Please provide the answer in feet.
  • What is the approximate length of your food trailer when attached to the vehicle used to transport it? Please provide the answer in feet.
  • Is your serving window on the passenger or driver's side?
  • Is your serving window on the passenger or driver's side?
  • Social media handles and/or website link (if applicable):
  • Please provide a brief description of the food and/or beverage items you will be selling.
  • All food vendors must possess a valid food service permit. Please upload your food service permit here.
  • Do you have a food truck or a food trailer?
  • Do you require access to electricity?
  • I agree to comply with the following HDR Event Vendor Policies & Procedures:
  • What type of outlet do you require?
  • If you require a 125V / 250V Outlet, please upload a photo of your food truck/trailer plug.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Food Truck or Trailer Vendor Application
Food Truck or Trailer Vendor Application
Skeleton Festival
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