Concession Application

This application is for concession food vendors only. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Vendors can only sell food items listed on the application. Meat products are not allowed. Lemonade, coffee & tea sells will be limited to a small number of vendors for an additional fee of $250. A complete menu and price list are required to be submitted with this application. 
- Carbonated beverages and bottled water are sold by The Barbecue Festival and may not be sold by other vendors. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- The Barbecue Festival reserves the right to limit menu items and might contact you for menu revisions.
- All vendors are required to return, after the festival, a report listing gross receipts; 20% of the gross receipts. The booth fee is not deducted from the percentage due to the festival.
- Photos of vendor booth,food truck or concession trailer are required to process the application
- Vendor must maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace through the festival hours.
- Spaces are assigned on a random basis; we do not entertain requests for specific locations.
- All activities must be conducted within the assigned space only. Sidewalks and streets must remain unobstructed at all times.
- No vendor can have more than (2) 10’ x 10’ spaces or (1) 10’ x 20’ space.
- Provide quality food product in compliance with NC Health Department Regulations
- If accepted, you must provide a certificate of insurance listing The Barbecue Festival as the certificate holder.
- A North Carolina tax identification number is required and must be submitted.
- The Barbecue Festival is an outdoor street festival on streets that may be sloped or uneven and proceeds rain or shine.
- All tents must be fire-resistant.
- The festival only supplies the space. The festival does not supply tables, chairs, or tents.
- Generators may be allowed but would need prior approval.
- Cancellation Policy:

• Refunds requested prior to August 1st will be refunded 50% of the registration fee (less $25 app fee which is non-refundable). After August 2nd, there are absolutely no refunds.

- The Barbecue Festival reserves the right to refuse any application and deny any exhibit deemed inappropriate.
- Damage to the festival site caused by the vendor’s presence will result in a fine.

All vendors are required to return, after the festival, a report listing gross receipts; 20% of the gross receipts. The booth fee is not deducted from the percentage due to the festival.

 

 

I acknowledge and understand the 2023 Barbecue Festival concession information. I understand that if I violate any regulations, the Festival Officials may terminate my participation without a refund. I waive/release The Barbecue Festival & Preferred Events from any and all claims, including responsibility for theft, damage, loss, or injury during the setup & duration of the event.