Application

Specialty Food Vendor – Christmas Lights Parade 2026: A Whoville Christmas

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Deadline: Dec 07, 2026 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 19, 2026 7:00 pm - Dec 19, 2026 8:30 pm (EDT)
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Thomaston, Georgia
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$ 50.00

About the application

Join us for Thomaston’s Christmas Lights Parade: A Whoville Christmas! We are looking for a limited number of specialty food vendors to help us create a festive food experience for parade attendees.

 

Food vendors will be located around the Courthouse and will be open beginning at 4:00 PM, when Santa arrives, and throughout the Christmas Lights Parade. Vendors are expected to remain open until 9:00 PM.

 

Only 6 specialty food vendors will be accepted for this event. Applications will be reviewed based on menu variety, quality, presentation, and the overall fit with the event. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.

 

We encourage vendors to embrace the A Whoville Christmas theme by decorating your booth or food truck in a fun, festive, and creative way!

About the event

"A Whoville Christmas in Thomaston" 8th Annual Christmas Lights Parade Christmas is coming to downtown Thomaston—and this year, we're celebrating with a little Whoville magic! Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas Lights Parade, featuring beautifully decorated floats, festive vehicles, local organizations, community groups, businesses, and plenty of Christmas spirit as the parade makes its way through historic downtown Thomaston. Whether you're a Who from Whoville, a Whoville visitor, or just a Christmas lover, there's something for everyone! 🎄 **PARADE SCHEDULE** **4:00 PM–6:00 PM** 🎅 Santa at the Courthouse Bring the kids to visit Santa and get into the Christmas spirit before the parade! **4:00 PM–9:00 PM** 🍴 Specialty Food Vendors Enjoy delicious food and holiday treats around the Courthouse and at our local eateries throughout the evening. **3:00 PM–5:30 PM** 🚗 Parade Setup Parade participants should arrive during this window for setup. **5:30 PM–6:30 PM** 🏆 Parade Judging Floats and entries will be judged during this time. **7:00 PM** ✨ Christmas Lights Parade Begins! The parade will travel through downtown Thomaston. Come downtown, grab some Christmas goodies, visit Santa, enjoy the lights, and celebrate the holiday season with the Thomaston community!
Thomaston Main Street
Thomaston Main Street
Thomaston Main Street
Thomaston Main Street

Terms & Conditions

No rain date or refund due to inclement weather.
Cancellations that occur after applicant is accepted will be non-refundable.
Registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.
A map showing vendor locations will be distributed to the exhibitor.
Event Setup Time: 1PM-3:30PM. Spaces will be clearly marked.

Vendor agrees to have booth set up and ready for viewing by 3:45PM.
Cooking or preparing of food items are only allowed in the designated area
All display props including tables, chairs, tents, etc. for the booth will be provided by the exhibitor. Please bring tent weights or tie downs to protect against the wind
City of Thomaston reserves the right to reject or remove from the market any items considered unsuitable.
Before leaving your space you must clean up any trash, etc. Please do not leave any unsold items.
Vendor will also give a list of Items that will be sold.
Notification of booth assignments will be given one week in advance by email.Vendors are invited to decorate their booth for the season!

Prices

Food Truck Vendor Space $50.00 Food Trucks only apply here
Specialty Food Vendor Tent/Booth $50.00 One space is equal to a 10X10 space.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What are the dimensions of your Food Truck / Booth / Food Booth?
  • Please list your menu items.
  • Are you using a gas generator?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 3