Food Vendor
About the application
The Grant Park Conservancy is happy to announce that we will be hosting the 24th annual Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park!
Booth & Electrical Fees (generators are not permitted):
10x10: $970.00 + electrical if needed
10x15: $1,130.00 + electrical if needed
10x20: $1,280.00 + electrical if needed
10x30: $1,600.00 + electrical if needed
Pushcarts: $445.00 + electrical if needed
Note: Prices do not include credit card processing fees.
The Festival will determine the location of all food vendors, including push carts.
Application Deadline - Food vendor applications must be submitted by May 15, 2026 to guarantee consideration.
Notification of Acceptance or Denial - Vendors will receive notification of the Food Committee's decision no later than June 08, 2026.
Waitlist - If denied, you'll be placed on the festival's waitlist and notified if/when an opening occurs in a specific category.
Deposit & Fee Payment Schedule - A $40 nonrefundable application fee is due at the time of application. A $250 deposit is due at the time of acceptance. This deposit will be refunded upon completion of the festival, if the booth space is returned in an orderly state. The full booth and electrical payment will be due on July 1, 2026.
Festival load-in occurs on Friday, August 21 starting at 8:00am. Vendors will not be able to load-out on Saturday evening. You must plan on having your booth set up the entire weekend. Limited street parking is available however, it will fill up quickly. See below to purchase garage parking passes.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
If selected as an artist or vendor to participate in the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival, I understand and will adhere to all operating rules and procedures listed below and any others that may be provided at a later date.
● My booth will be open for business during all hours as set by the Festival.
● This is an outdoor event. It is my responsibility to prepare for weather contingencies. The Festival determines at what point food vendors may close their booths.
● If using a tent, I will attach sufficient weight on all corners of my tent.
● If using a tent, I will not stake my tent or any items in the ground or to any trees, shrubs, or objects in the park.
● Load in is Friday, August 21, 2026 and I will adhere to times and instructions in order to help with an orderly set up.
● I will never drive my vehicle on grass or turf.
● I will pick-up/clean up around my booth space before leaving the Festival on Sunday evening.
● I understand the Festival is licensed by the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia to sell alcoholic beverages during the event. Possession or sale of alcoholic beverages by unauthorized vendors will result in immediate removal of the offending vendor.
● Food Vendor must, upon request, show flammability certificate or manufacturer's tag indicating flame retardant materials (if using a tent). I can provide this information and will have it available at all times during the festival.
● I understand that gray water must be stored and removed from the Festival by the vendor. Dumping of gray water into storm drains will result in fines and clean up fees.
● To prevent oils and food residues from staining or damaging hard surfaces in the park, food vendors are required to place tar paper under those areas where seepage or spillage is possible. Tar paper must be removed/disposed of off-site by food vendor.
● I understand that the Festival reserves the right to close food vending operations in the event of rules violations or if requirements of operation are not met.
● If I need to withdraw from the Festival I will do so in writing prior to August 01, 2026.
● If I need to withdraw the Festival will retain the $250 deposit, plus any credit card processing fees. All other fees paid will be refunded. I understand that after August 01, 2026 no refunds are available.
● I will adhere to all operating rules and procedures listed above. I understand that failure to do so will result in removal from the Festival. No refunds will be granted.
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Prices
| Application Fee | $40.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Deposit | $250.00 | You must select deposit in order for your application to be considered. | |
| 10ft x 10ft space | $970.00 | Price not including electricity. | |
| 10ft x 15ft space | $1,130.00 | Price not including electricity. | |
| 10ft x 20ft space | $1,280.00 | Price not including electricity. | |
| 10ft x 30ft space | $1,600.00 | Price not including electricity. | |
| Pushcart | $445.00 | Price not including electricity. | |
| 15/20 amp outlet | $140.00 | ||
| 30 amp outlet | $210.00 | ||
| 50 amp outlet | $350.00 | ||
| 1-Day Parking Pass | $6.00 | Parking pass for the Grant Park Gateway located at 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Parking passes will be handed out at load-in. | |
| 2-Day Parking Pass | $12.00 | Parking pass for the Grant Park Gateway located at 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Parking passes will be handed out at load-in. | |
| 3-Day Parking Pass | $18.00 | Parking pass for the Grant Park Gateway located at 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Parking passes will be handed out at load-in. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What are your electricity requirements?
- How will you cook onsite?
- What is your primary type of cuisine?
- Have you ever participated in the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival?
- Please list and describe your previous participation in the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival or similar events.
- Do you carry liability insurance when participating in events?
- Do you use a food truck?
- What size space do you need?
- Do you need electricity?
- Do you intend to cook onsite?
- How many fire extinguishers will you have onsite?
- Menu and Pricing: Please list ALL items that you would like to sell and corresponding prices.
- Is your business Minority or Woman owned?
- What is your race/ethnicity?
- What is your gender?
- Please attach a photo of your AFRD decal here.
- The food vendor operations agreement was put in place to remind food vendors of our basic rules for operation during the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. After reading each item, indicate that you agree. These are not optional. We will not honor incomplete applications. The Festival determines operating rules and procedures based on our permits and regulations set forth by city ordinance, to provide a cohesive well-managed event, to provide for the safety and protection of attendees/participants and to protect the public space from undo harm or damage. The Festival expects all artists/vendors/sponsors to observe the operating rules. This form outlines selected rules but is not intended to provide a full listing. If selected as a food vendor to participate in the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, I understand and will adhere to all operating rules and procedures listed below.
- Please upload a photo of your electrical connection.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 3
