Beverage/ Sweets Truck/Tent

Festival Dates & Times:

Friday, September 11
5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday,  September 12

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at CityScape’s 2026 Fall FunFest. The event takes place around the courthouse square in downtown Cookeville, TN and includes live music, great food, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. 

Booth Fee: $300 for a 10 x 10 space / $350 for a 10 x 20 space

(THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR VENDORS OFFERING A MENU OF BEVERAGES/DESSERTS EXCLUSIVELY, i.e. lemonade/teas, shaved ice, ice cream, etc. )

Feel free to reach out to frontdesk@cookevillecityscape.com if clarification is needed before applying.

Required:
● Tent Weights - any tents or temporary structures must be adequately weighted to prevent being blown around in winds (at least 40 pounds per leg are required). Weights must be attached to tent legs and secure prior to 3 p.m. Friday. 
● Fire Extinguisher - A fire extinguisher adequate for the size of cooking/heating appliance used in your booth is required (10 pound extinguisher per single warmer burner, and a Class K extinguisher
for any cooking units)

Vendor Agreement:
I agree to be a food vendor at CityScape’s 2026 Fall FunFest in the area
assigned to me. The full vendor fee is due upon application approval, unless other payment arrangements have been made in advance with CityScape. A Certificate of Insurance and photos of your food truck/tent are due to CityScape at the time the space is reserved.

Furthermore,
I agree to pay rent specified for booth size and electrical requirements marked on the application to this agreement. Any cancellation before August 21, 2026 will result in 50% forfeiture of rental fees. Any cancellation after August 21, 2026 will result in 100% forfeiture of rental fees. I agree to submit a certificate of insurance by August 1, 2026 with a minimum of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) general liability insurance coverage and listing CityScape and the City of Cookeville as additional insured under my policy. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless CityScape and City of Cookeville and the staffs and boards of these organizations against any claim or action of any cause. I agree that I will be responsible for my own insurance under this hold harmless clause which is made a part of this contract. 

I will submit a menu with a list of items to be sold and the selling price of each item with my contract. Fall FunFest reserves the right to restrict certain menu items to prevent the excessive repetition of items sold. Please circle any food items that are primary or essential to your menu.

I understand that I may bring in soft drinks/water from outside the festival to sell. I may also sell tea and lemonade if I am an approved vendor. Please check with CityScape before selling any other beverages. ANY
VIOLATIONS OF THE BEVERAGE POLICY WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF DEPOSIT AND VENDOR WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FESTIVAL.

I understand it is my responsibility to provide my own tent, trailer, extensions cords and water hose, etc. In addition, I will adhere to all Health and Fire Department regulations related to booth set up and proper food preparation/service. The Health Dept. inspectors will be inspecting booths at a cost of $30 per vendor. If I am not in compliance, I understand that the Health Department will close the operation of my booth and I will forfeit all fees paid under this agreement. They will start inspection on Friday at 3:00pm. Please be present in your designated space at that time. I understand that I must abide by the following set up time constraints:

Set up:

Friday, September 11, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
(No vehicles are allowed on site after 3:00 pm Friday. Please remove your vehicle by this time.)
Tear down:

Saturday, September 12, 10:00pm – 12:00am
(Your space must be vacated by midnight (12:00am) following the conclusion of the event at 10:00pm. Failure to leave your designated space by this time will result in the forfeiture of your cleanup deposit.)

I understand that it is my responsibility to return the area in and around my booth to the same or better condition than when I arrived. A $200 cleanup charge will be automatically incurred if the vendor space is not left in good condition upon exit from the festival.  

I understand that the application gives my consent for any vehicle entering the festival to be subject to search by law enforcement upon entry.

Any violation of this agreement, including any infringement upon beverage sales will permit the immediate termination of this agreement and forfeiture of any booth rental fees as well as deposit fee. Fall FunFest reserves the right to ask any vendor to leave the premises if this contract is violated by the
vendor. I understand that CityScape has the right to refuse rental or booth space for any reason.

Ice will be available to purchase on site at $5.00 for a 20 lb. large bag.

All booth prices include one (1) 110 volt 20-amp electrical service. Additional 20-amp services are available for a fee from electric department depending on requirements. There is a $25.00 Charge for 50-amp service. AN ADDITIONAL $25.00 CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO THE ABOVE FEES FOR ANY CHANGE IN ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER AUGUST 11, 2026.