Food Vendors

YOU primarily sell savory prepared foods, meals, entrées, or substantial food items that could reasonably serve as breakfast/lunch/a meal. Please note: Alcohol sales are not permitted at the festival.

Required: Select your space size: 10' x 10' or 20' x 10'. For larger footprints, please contact hello@dhf.org.

Vendors need to set up at Abner Clay Park on Sep 11, the day before the event between 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. For load-in and load-out, you may park at the designated parking spaces at Richmond Alternative School on 119 W Leigh St. 

You may want to leave your items in your tent (depending on items and weather ;-) so that you don’t have to bring them on Saturday. RMC Events will be providing overnight security from Friday to Saturday. Important: We do not assume any responsibility for missing items.

On Event Day, you need to find your own parking!

Business License, Health Permit, Agriculture Permit

All businesses must comply with all City of Richmond health regulations. A copy of your business license, along with your health permit/certificate and/or agriculture permit, must be submitted by September 9, 2026. No food vendors will be accepted after this date.

If you do not have a permit, you must also complete the health department’s Application for Temporary Health Permit as shown here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/119/2024/07/Temporary-Food-Establishment-ApplicationNEW.pdf

Liability Insurance

Insurance, including liability, and health are the responsibility of the vendor. Vendors must provide a copy of the liability insurance policy that lists the

Djimon Hounsou Foundation and City of Richmond as additional insured on the COI.

City of Richmond

900 E Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23213

Djimon Hounsou Foundation

1155 N La Cienega Blvd, Ste 1001

West Hollywood, CA 90069

If a vendor chooses not to supply the event organizer with insurance, it is understood that the vendor accepts FULL RESPONSIBILITY for any losses, damages, accidents, and/or potential legal action against you that may occur as a result of any gross negligence on the vendor’s behalf. Neither the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, Sports Backers, event managers, organizers, staff, nor volunteers are liable for any losses or damages that may occur to vendors, vendor’s staff, and vendor property that may arise from direct or indirect participation before, during, or after the event. Any vendor setting up at our finish area agrees to all the terms and conditions as outlined.

Sales Tax

Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying all applicable sales and other taxes required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the City of Richmond.