It’s Time to Register to Be a Food Vendor at the Riverfest! Register Before April 30th and SAVE!
Riverfest Food Vendors
You are invited to participate in RIVERFEST! This is an outdoor event open to all food vendors. A limited number of food vendors will be allowed to display and/or sell their goods. We look forward to seeing you and providing our assistance and hope we have your cooperation and understanding.
What We Need From You
Application
Submit the online vendor application form to apply for a spot at Riverfest. Spots are limited and fill quickly!
Photos
All food vendors must submit recent photos of their full booth setup. Email photos to food vendor.
Payment
Fees cover space, licensing and the ability for us to hold this venue in a great spot for commerce!
Application Fee
$20
Electricity
$150 before festival
$200 start of festival, if available
10′ by 10′ = $850.00 now until April 30th! $975 After April 30th
10′ by 20′ = $1350.00 now until April 30th! $1475.00 After April 30th
10′ by 30′ = $1850.00 now until April 30th! $1975.00 After April 30th
We’re FULL! Interested in being a Food Vendor for 2027? New applications accepted in Early 2027.
PLEASE NOTE:
- If an item is not on your menu, you will not be allowed to sell it
- Duplication of food items will be limited by the Riverfest
- Menus must be approved by Riverfest
- Menus must be visible and printed out (not written out).
- Those who have a 10×30 setup must have Menu Prices in two locations that are visible.
- No one vendor will have exclusive rights to the show
- Riverfest and Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc. reserves the right to deny any application
Spaces will be assigned as applications are received and accepted by the review committee. - Wilmington Riverfest is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items during the festival.
We are excited and look forward to this year’s festival!
RIVERFEST FOOD VENDOR GENERAL INFORMATION:
Save $$$ on applications received by April 30th!
TIME OF FESTIVAL:
- Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (no vehicles allowed after 9:00 am)
- Sunday from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm (no vehicles allowed between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm)
WHAT TO BRING TO SET UP:
- Exhibitors must provide their own tables, displays, and tents for shelter from rain or sun.
- All tents and displays must be free-standing and secured with weights – ABSOLUTELY NO HAMMERING INTO THE CONCRETE!
SET-UP TIMES:
- Vendors may set up on Friday, after 3:00 pm. However, you will not be allowed to sell.
- All vendors must already be set up on Saturday by 9:00 am.
- No cars will be allowed in vendor staging area on Saturday after 9:00 am. We suggest the use of handcarts to transport your merchandise in and out of staging area due to continuing street fair.
- All vendors must be set-up on Sunday by 9:30 am.
- Cars will be allowed in the staging area on Sunday between 8:30 am and 9:30 am to restock / unload.
PACK-UP TIMES:
- Vendors may not pack up before 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday
ENTRY FEES (per space):
Food trucks that are completely independent of water and electrical needs inquire about price breaks
Single Item vendors inquire about price breaksOnce application is approved – Invoice and Payment via PAYPAL
(All fees are non-refundable)
All Fees include a $20 Application Fee. Water and Electricity Supplied by the Festival
- 1 Food Vendor Booth Fee (10′ by 10′) = $850.00 now until April 30th! $975 AFTER April 30th
- 2 Food Vendor Booth Fee (10′ by 20′) = $1350.00 now until April 30th! $1475.00 AFTER April 30th
- 3 Food Vendor Booth Fee (10′ by 30′) = $1850.00 now until April 30th! $1975.00 AFTER April 30th