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Waitlist Food/ Beverage Vendor

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Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Jug Tavern Festival 2025
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Date: Nov 08, 2025 12:00 pm - Nov 08, 2025 8:00 pm (EST)
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Winder, Georgia
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$20.00 - $70.00

About the application

This waitlist application is for all food and beverage vendors.

 

Please note, waitlist applications are only reviewed if a spot opens up. Applying to the waitlist does not guarantee that your application will be reviewed. 

 

Fire inspections are no longer required; however, all food trucks must sign a liability waiver once per season acknowledging they are solely responsible for the safety and operation of their equipment and releasing the City from any related claims. 

 

Jug Tavern Festival is an annual event hosted in downtown Winder with an anticipated attendance around 3,000 people. Attendees will enjoy live music, cooking contests, hot air balloon rides, a car show, vendors, food trucks and more!

About the event

Jug Tavern Festival returns with a day packed full of excitement and action! The Jug Tavern stage will live music throughout the day! Explore exotic, classics and muscle cars at the annual car show from 12-3pm and stick around for an adrenaline inducing ride on one of our three hot air balloons or take a spin on one of the carnival rides.
City of Winder
City of Winder
Contact Organizer
City of Winder
City of Winder
Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

Vendor Basics:  Vendor fees will be charged to the credit care on file the Monday before the event. All food vendors must have a current health inspection from your county. Score must be displayed at the event.  Weather-related refunds are based on the discretion of the events team, and you will be notified if a credit/refund is being issued. You will be notified by event staff if there are any weather-related changes to the event schedule.  Vendor instructions and event layout will differ for each event. Please read your vendor instructions email and forward it to your staff that will be working the event. This email will go out the Monday or Tuesday before the event. To keep event attendees, our staff and other vendors safe, do not pull in or out of the event space until instructed to do so.   Behavior expectations: No alcohol may be consumed by vendors onsite.  Smoking is prohibited for vendors in the event space. Vendors must be kind and courteous to all customers as you are a reflection on the City of Winder.  Vendors should not leave their booths/trucks unattended.  Vendors may not walk the event and pass out marketing materials.  Rules:  You must supply all items needed to operate your booth/truck. Ex) quiet generator, tent, level for trucks, etc. 
Power sources are not provided for food vendors.  If you have a tent, you must provide adequate weights for your tent. Staking is not permitted.  Vendors who arrive after their scheduled load in time will forfeit their vendor payment and will not be allowed into the event.  All sales mut be taken before the end of the event. It is your responsibility to cut off the line.  You must be prepared to cook at different grades of road elevation.  You may only sell items that were approved in your application. If you sell unapproved items, you will be asked to stop selling those items and possibly face removal from the event.          

Related files

Vendor Information Packet

Prices

Food Vendor $70.00 Non-refundable
Dessert/Snack/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Vendor $40.00 Non-refundable Popcorn, small hot dog cart, ice cream, coffee, etc.
City of Winder Food Vendor $35.00 Non-refundable You must carry a valid City of Winder Business License/Occupational Tax Certification to qualify for the discounted rate.
City of Winder Dessert/Snack/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Vendor $20.00 Non-refundable You must carry a valid City of Winder business license/Occupational Tax Certification to qualify for the discounted rate.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Upload your 2025 Ocupational Tax Certificate/Business License.
  • Upload a Current 2025 DPH Inspection
  • Upload a photo of your booth/truck/trailer.
  • Please uploaded your menu with pricing.
  • How would you categorize your menu?
  • Do you offer a vegetarian and/or vegan option on your menu?
  • Please indicate the size of your booth/truck/trailer.
  • Please include your facebook and instagram usernames/links so we can tag your business when appropriate.
  • I have reviewed the Vendor Information Packet and completed the survey.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Waitlist Food/ Beverage Vendor
Waitlist Food/ Beverage Vendor
Jug Tavern Festival 2025
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