Food Vendor/Truck Application
About the application
This category is for food trucks, food carts, and vendors selling prepared food or beverages at PrideFest. Food Vendors may sell ready-to-eat meals, snacks, or non-alcoholic beverages to attendees. All Food Vendors must hold and provide proof of all required licenses, permits, and inspections as required by the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island prior to the event. Food vendors needing tables and chairs must include those in their registration (not included).
Notification Deadlines and Dates
- Submission by February 28 – Notice sent by March 14
- Submission by March 31 – Notice sent by April 14
- Submission by April 30 – Notice sent by May 15
- Waitlist begins May 1st - Notices sent by May 3
We will make every effort to review submissions and provide updates by the stated notification dates. We kindly ask that applicants do not contact our team regarding the status of their submission until after the applicable notification date has passed. If you have not been contacted by your appropriate notification date, please email vendor@prideri.com and a member from the team will get back to you.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
A 3% platform fee will be applied to all approved registrations. Fees must be paid by debit or credit card, unless you are a nonprofit or government organization requiring special payment accommodations. All fees are charged only after applications are reviewed and approved; please refer to the notification schedule listed above for timing details.
The event will happen rain or shine. There is no rain date or postponement date. This application does not guarantee participation and is subject to approval by Rhode Island Pride. Rhode Island Pride reserves the right to reject incomplete exhibitor applications or applications that do not reflect the mission and values of Rhode Island Pride.
By registering, all participants confirm they have reviewed and agree to adhere to Rhode Island Pride’s Vendor & Exhibitor Terms and Conditions.
Related files
Prices
| EARLY BIRD: 10x15 Food Vendor Booth Space | $450.00 | Non-refundable | Early bird registration ends on March 15, 2026. Food vendors are required to provide proof of all required licenses, permits, and inspections as required by the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island prior to the event. Food vendors needing tables and chairs must include those in their registration (not included). |
| 10x15 Food Vendor Booth Space | $495.00 | Non-refundable | Food vendors are required to provide proof of all required licenses, permits, and inspections as required by the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island prior to the event. Food vendors needing tables and chairs must include those in their registration (not included). |
| Add 5-7' for Food Vendor | $275.00 | Non-refundable | Add 5-7’ to your food vendor registration without needing to purchase an additional vendor space. **If your booth takes up more than 22', you will be required to add an additional booth space.** |
| RI Temporary Sales Permit | $15.00 | Non-refundable | Required for anyone making sales that does not have a current RI Sale Permit. |
| Add 8’ Tables | $15.00 | Non-refundable | Add additional tables to your order. |
| Add Folding Chairs | $8.00 | Non-refundable | Include additional folding chairs to your order. |
| 10x10 Pop-up Tent | $195.00 | Non-refundable | Reserve a 10x10 pop-up tent for the event (limited quantity). |
| Trash Bin | $30.00 | Non-refundable | Reserve a trash bin for the event. |
| 30 lbs Bag of Ice | $15.00 | Non-refundable | Reserve 30 lbs bags of ice for the event. No day of sales - we do not sell bags of ice that are not pre-reserved. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Facebook (If applicable)
- Instagram (If applicable)
- What will your booth showcase?
- Do you have a valid RI State Sales permit?
- Upload RI State Sales Permit
- Do you have a valid RI State Food Vendor permit?
- Upload Valid RI State Food Permit
- You selected other, describe your setup...
- What are the exact dimensions of your setup?
- What side of your truck/trailer do you serve from? [Select n/a if non-applicable]
- What type of setup do you have for your food vendor booth?
- Will you have a generator on-site?
- Do you have any additional information that you would like to share?
- Additional email addresses you would like to receive notifications.
- Using my electronic signature, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all Rhode Island Pride Terms and Conditions of Participation, and acknowledge that this constitutes a legally binding agreement on behalf of myself and/or my organization.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
