Food & Beverage Vendors

52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
September 19–20, 2026 | Downtown Midway, Kentucky

The Midway Business Association is now accepting applications from food vendors and food trucks for the 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in historic downtown Midway.

This long-running fall tradition is one of Central Kentucky’s largest and most well-attended festivals, drawing thousands of guests over two full days. Festivalgoers arrive hungry, stay for hours, and return throughout the weekend—making this a strong sales opportunity for food vendors.

 
🌮 Why Food Vendors Do Well at Midway Fall Festival
🔥 High-Volume Crowd
Consistent foot traffic across both days, with peak meal times and evening crowds on Saturday.

🍂 Two-Day Event = Strong ROI
Guests plan full days at the festival and often eat multiple times while on site.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Audience
A broad demographic that supports a variety of menus—from classic festival favorites to specialty and gourmet offerings.

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Festival-wide entertainment keeps guests on site longer, increasing food sales.
Music lineup to be announced.

 
📅 Event Details
Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Midway, Kentucky

Festival Hours:

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All vendors must remain open until at least 8:00 PM on Saturday.
 
📌 Food Vendor Requirements (Summary)
Friday setup is required for all food vendors
All food vendors must carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance listing the Midway Business Association as additional insured
Menus must be submitted for approval; unapproved items may not be sold
This is a rain or shine event
Full requirements are outlined in the Vendor Terms & Conditions.

 
📝 How to Apply
Food vendor applications must be submitted through the official application link.
Applications submitted via DMs, comments, or email will not be accepted.

👉 Apply early to be considered for one of Central Kentucky’s most established fall festivals.

 
🚨 Scam Awareness
✔️ We do not solicit vendors through social media messages
✔️ Applications are accepted only through official MBA links

If you see suspicious activity, please report it immediately.

52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
Vendor Terms & Conditions

The 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival is produced by the Midway Business Association (MBA) and will take place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Downtown Midway, Kentucky.

By submitting an application, all vendors agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

 
Important Dates
March 1, 2026 – Deadline for returning vendors to guarantee a returning space
July 1, 2026 – Vendor application deadline
Friday, September 18, 2026 – Required vendor setup, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Festival Hours:

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All vendors must remain open until at least 8:00 PM on Saturday
 
1. Application Review & Acceptance
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. The Midway Business Association reserves the sole right to accept or deny any application for any reason, including but not limited to space limitations, vendor mix, duplication of products, community standards, or overall festival fit. All decisions are final.

Returning vendors have until March 1, 2026, to guarantee a returning space. After that date, all applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, pending availability.

 
2. Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable from the moment the application is submitted, regardless of acceptance status, withdrawal, or cancellation by the applicant.

 
3. Vendor Fees & Refund Policy
All vendor booth fees are refundable only until August 19, 2026.

No refunds will be issued after August 19, 2026, for any reason, including but not limited to weather, illness, travel issues, emergencies, or failure to comply with festival requirements.

The Midway Fall Festival is a rain or shine event.

 
4. Vendor Setup (Required)
All vendors are required to set up on Friday, September 18, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Vendors with trucks or trailers must arrive promptly at 9:00 AM to allow proper placement
Vendors using tents must arrive no earlier than 10:00 AM
Friday setup is mandatory for all vendors
Failure to complete setup during the designated window may result in forfeiture of space without refund.

 
5. Festival Hours & Booth Operation
Vendor booths must be staffed and open during all festival hours.

NO late openings
NO early closings
NO early breakdowns
NO exceptions
Any vendor not complying with these requirements will not be invited to return in future years.

 
6. Booth Standards & Conduct
Booths must be neatly arranged and appropriately decorated
All tables must be fully draped
Vendors may sell only items approved in their application
Booth sharing, subleasing, or transferring space without prior written approval is prohibited
The MBA reserves the right to require food vendors to remove any unapproved food items from sale.

 
7. Sound, Music & Equipment
No radios, speakers, or sound systems are permitted in vendor booths
Festival-provided music and entertainment will be broadcast throughout the event
 
8. Vehicles & Restocking
Vendor vehicles are not permitted in the festival footprint during festival hours
Vendors may enter the festival area one hour before and one hour after festival hours for restocking
All vehicles must be removed prior to the start of each festival day
 
9. Electricity
Electricity is available only to vendors who purchase it, and not all areas have access. Vendors are encouraged to use battery-powered or solar lighting whenever possible.

 
10. Security & Overnight Responsibility
Nighttime security will be provided by off-duty police officers on Friday and Saturday nights.

Vendors are strongly encouraged to secure or remove valuable items overnight. The Midway Business Association is not responsible for loss or damage to vendor property.

 
11. Insurance Requirements (Food Vendors)
All food vendors are required to carry general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.

The policy must list the Midway Business Association as an additional insured
Certificates of Insurance must be submitted to
? elisha@midwayfallfestival.com
no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event
Failure to provide the required Certificate of Insurance by this deadline will result in forfeiture of vendor space without refund.

 
12. Prohibited Activities
No election campaigning from any booth
No drilling, anchoring, or defacing streets or sidewalks
 
13. Liability & Indemnification
Vendors participate at their own risk. The Midway Business Association, event staff, volunteers, sponsors, and property owners shall not be held liable for injury, loss, theft, or damage to persons or property.

Vendors agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Midway Business Association from any claims arising from their participation in the festival.

 
14. Agreement
Submission of an application constitutes agreement to all Terms & Conditions outlined above.

 
Contact Information
For questions or assistance, please contact:
Elisha
? elisha@midwayfallfestival.com
? 859-940-2742