Rome Pride Food Court - 2026 Vendor Application
About the application
If you own or operate a Cottage Food Vendor, Sweet Treats Vendor, Food Truck or Trailer, we invite you to submit an application for our Festival Food Court area at our 5th Annual Rome Pride Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Electricity: $50 add-on optional
- 6' Table - $20/Each
- Folding Chair - $8/Each
Vendors from outside of Floyd County or Restuarant Partners:
Must have submitted application to Rome Pride and contacted Floyd County Health Department no later than May 25th at: Timothy.Hendrix@dph.ga.gov in order to be involved and allow time for processing.
Late Fee:
Applications received on or after June 8, 2026 will be charged a $50 late fee per 10'x10' booth space.
Application Fee:
A non-refundable application fee of $35 will be charged upon submission of your application.
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
Terms & Conditions
Health Permits & Inspection Requirements
This is not an exempt event. All food vendors must be licensed.
The following requirements apply to all participating food vendors:
- Cottage food producers must upload proof of a valid GDA Cottage Foods License with their application.
- Local restaurants are not exempt and must apply for a temporary permit through the Rome Floyd County Health Department if they are operating outside their licensed location no later than May 25th, 2026 (30 days ahead).
- Food trucks not currently permitted in Floyd County must also apply for a temporary permit no later than May 25th, 2026 (30 days ahead).
- Pop-up vendors, food stalls, or restaurant tent setups are required to submit a temporary food vendor application and pay a $100 feedirectly to the Rome-Floyd Department of Public Health by May 25th, 2026. (30 days ahead).
- No food vendors without local permits or authorization will be accepted after May 25th, 2026. (30 days ahead).
- All food vendors—regardless of permit status—may be subject to on-site inspection the morning of the event.
- Out-of-town vendors and those needing inspection must arrive by 8:00 AM and be ready for inspection starting at 9:00 AM.
- Failure to comply with any of the above will result in removal from the event with no refund.
Prices
| Cottage/Sweets Food Stall 10' Vendor Space | $123.00 | Non-refundable | This vendor booth comes with a total space of 10' x 10' space for a pop-up tent. |
| Food Truck/Trailer/Restaurant Tent Setup up to 20' Vendor Space | $172.50 | Non-refundable | This is for a food truck or trailer with space needs of up to 22' space. |
| Food Truck/Trailer/Restaurant Tent Setup 30' Vendor Space | $230.00 | Non-refundable | 12' x 30' vehicle vendor area or a tent size of 10' x 30'. |
| Early Bird Food Truck/Trailer/Restaurant Tent setup up to 40' | $287.50 | Non-refundable | The is for Food Trucks or Trailers or a tent setup needing a 40' space. |
| 2026 Rome Pride Vendor Application Donation | $35.00 | Non-refundable | 2026 Vendor Application Donation $35 - A direct donation to help the 2026 Rome Pride Festival costs. |
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
