Small Business & Retail - 2026 Vendor Application
About the application
If you own or work with a local small business with less than 50 employees, we invite you to submit an application for vendor/exhibition space at our 5th Annual Rome Pride Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia.
Our Small Business/for-profit retailer vendor fee structure is as follows:
Earlybird Pricing - 10' x 10' Space - $225.00 / After May 16th - $300.00
Earlybird Pricing - 10' x 20' Space - $300.00 / After May 16th - $350.00
Earlybird Pricing - 10' x 30' Space - $375.00 / After May 16th - $425.00
Optional Add-Ons:
- Electricity: $50 add-on optional
- 10'x10' placement under secured pole tent - includes a 5' walking aisle easement totaling 10'x15' - additional $175
- 6' Table - $20/Each
- Folding Chair - $8/Each
Late Fee:
Applications received on or after June 8, 2026 will be charged a $50-100 late fee per 10'x10' booth space.
Application Fee:
A non-refundable application fee of $35 will be charged upon submission of your application.
NOTE: Local Businesses and Retailers are invited to join us as sponsors for the 2026 Festival. Sponsor packages often include a Festival Zone Vendor Space and/or Parade entry. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to our Sponsorship Committee at sponsors@romegapride.org for more information!
Vendors will be notified according to the schedule below.
Notification Deadlines and Dates:
Submission by March 8 - Notice by March 22
Submission by March 22 - Notice by April 5
Submission by April 5 – Notice by April 19
Submission by April 19 – Notice by May3
Submission by May 3 – Notice by May 17
Submission by May 17 – Notice by May 31
Submission by May 31 – Notice by June 8
Submission by June 8th (Regular Deadline)* – Notice by June 21st
*Late Fees apply on/after June 8th
Submission by June 21st (Final Deadline) – Notice by June 24
Please do not email requesting status updates before your submission notice date. If you have not been contacted by your appropriate notification date, please email vendors@romegapride.org.
The annual Rome Pride Festival is organized, operated, and produced by Rome Georgia Pride, Inc. Rome Pride and the City of Rome have several guidelines, rules, and regulations that all festival participants must follow. If you have any questions, please contact our Vendor Team at vendors@romegapride.org.
https://romegaepride.org/faqs
About the event
Prices
| 10' x 10' Vendor Space | $225.00 | Non-refundable | This vendor booth comes with a total space of 12' x12' with a 10' x 10' space for a pop-up tent. |
| 10' x 20' Vendor Space | $300.00 | Non-refundable | A 12' x 22' space for an allowed tent size of 10' x 20'. |
| 10' x 30' Vendor Space | $375.00 | Non-refundable | 12' x 32' vendor area for an allow tent size of 10' x 30'. |
| 2026 Rome Pride Vendor Application Fee | $35.00 | Non-refundable | 2026 Vendor Application Fee $35 - A direct donation to help the 2026 Rome Pride Festival costs. |
| Electrical Outlet Access | $50.00 | Non-refundable | This is an add-on option for your vendor area to have access to electrical during your event set-up at the park. |
| 6' Table Rental | $20.00 | Non-refundable | This is an add-on option for your vendor set up should you need to add any tables for your vendor space. This is an additional fee of $20 per 6' table. |
| Chair | $8.00 | Non-refundable | This is an add-on option for your vendor area should you need to rent any folding chairs for your vendor area. This is an additional fee of $8 per chair. |
| Add-On: 10' x 10' Tent Space Upgrade - Shared 15' x 40' Pole Tent Area | $175.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Tell us about your organization and why you would like to participate.
- What activities are you hosting in your vendor space?
- Have you been a vendor at Rome Pride in the past?
- Will a vehicle or trailer be part of your vendor space? (Must fit within purchased booth space.)
- Provide the name, title, phone and email of of the on-site contact/manager of your festival vendor space.
- Will you be able to attend our Mandatory Vendor Orientation Meeting?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 4
