Locust Street Festival (May)

Locust Street Festival is a favorite among the Walnut Creek community. We’re seeking a diverse range of vendors to bring this bustling street celebration to life. Whether you're an artisan specializing in arts and crafts, a food vendor, a local business, or offer something truly unique, this is your chance to showcase your offerings to a dynamic, engaged audience.

Please note, this application is only for the MAY event (all event dates must be applied to separately). The application for food vendors is on a separate form. 

BOOTH APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• All booth reservations are for a 10x10 booth space.
• Your reservation includes the space ONLY. All vendors are required to provide your own pop-up tent, table, chairs, and battery operated lighting.
• Vendor arrival is between 3:00-4:30pm. All booths must be setup by 5:15pm. 
• Payment is required with your application and will not be charged until your applicated is approved. Vendors who are approved will receive additional information prior to the event.

LOCUST STREET BUSINESSES:

• We encourage businesses located within the event site to participate as a vendor! We are offering a discounted rate for these businesses. Please reach out to services@walnutcreekdowntown.com for more information.
• Businesses must be located on Locust St. between Mt. Diablo & Civic Dr., and Cypress St. between California Blvd. & N. Main St.

WALNUT CREEK DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS:

• All WCD Members receive $50 OFF your booth reservation. Please use code 'WCDMEMBER" on your application payment.
• Only WCD members & associate members who pay yearly membership dues are eligible for membership pricing. If the membership code is used and you are not a member, your application will be denied. If you are unsure of your membership status or wish to join, please contact services@walnutcreekdowntown.com. 

Locust Street Festival is a favorite among the Walnut Creek community. We’re seeking a diverse range of vendors to bring this bustling street celebration to life. Whether you're an artisan specializing in arts and crafts, a food vendor, a local business, or offer something truly unique, this is your chance to showcase your offerings to a dynamic, engaged audience.

Please note, this application is only for the MAY event (all event dates must be applied to separately). The application for artisan and commercial vendors is on a separate form. 

BOOTH APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• All booth reservations are for a 10x10 booth space.
• Your reservation includes the space ONLY. All vendors are required to provide your own pop-up tent, table, chairs, and battery operated lighting.
• Food Vendor pricing does not include fees and will be added accordingly.
• Vendor arrival is between 3:00-4:30pm. Food vendors may be allowed to arrive early and must be setup in time for the Health Department & Fire Department Visits.
• Payment is required with your application and will not be charged until your applicated is approved. Vendors who are approved will receive additional information prior to the event. 

LOCUST STREET BUSINESSES:

• We encourage businesses and restaurants located within the event site to participate in the event! We are offering a discounted rate for these businesses. Please reach out to services@walnutcreekdowntown.com for more information.
• Businesses must be located on Locust St. between Mt. Diablo & Civic Dr., and Cypress St. between California Blvd. & N. Main St.

WALNUT CREEK DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS:

• All WCD Members receive $50 OFF your booth reservation. Please use code 'WCDMEMBER" on your application payment.
• Only WCD members & associate members who pay yearly membership dues are eligible for membership pricing. If the membership code is used and you are not a member, your application will be denied. If you are unsure of your membership status or wish to join, please contact services@walnutcreekdowntown.com. 

Walnut Creek Downtown invites you to be a part of our 2025 Locust Street Festival! This street festival is an event series on May 14, June 11, July 16, and August 6th. We partner with local beverage providers (breweries, wineries, etc.) to pour at the street festival to promote your beverages and support our community event. 

Brewery Agreement: 
We ask you to donate (2) kegs and we will purchase up to (2) kegs from you. The kegs are to be 15.5 gal each and will be purchased at wholesale value and are not to exceed $200 per keg. If you choose to donate all of the kegs, WCD will feature you as an event sponsor. 

Event Details:

Please coordinate providing staff/representatives to pour your product at the event. If additional help is needed, reach out before the event and WCD will assist with providing volunteers. All staff in the booth must be 21+ and will be collecting pre-paid drink tickets from attendees. The event is from 5:30-9:00pm. Setup will begin at 2:30pm and all booths must be ready by 5:15pm. Additional event information will be provided before the event. 

We Provide: 

• 10x10 Booth Space
• (1) 6’ Tables and tablecloth
• Ice
• Plastic Cups
• Your logo on event website and some mentions in event-related marketing (social media, digital, advertising)

You Provide: 

• Pouring Supplies (Jockey Box, CO2)
• Pop-Up Tent (and tent weights)
• Banner
• Marketing materials

Donation Information:

The Community Partnership for Walnut Creek Downtown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Locust Street Festival is a fundraiser for our organization and all income after expenses goes towards operating and growing our program, along with supporting our downtown businesses through advocacy, marketing, events, and beautification. We appreciate your help supporting our community and our mission through our events. Donations are subject to a tax write off, please check with your accounting for specifics. Tax ID #99-0817264.

Walnut Creek Downtown invites you to be a part of our 2025 Locust Street Festival! This street festival is an event series on May 14, June 11, July 16, and August 6th. We partner with local beverage providers (breweries, wineries, etc.) to pour at the street festival to promote your beverages and support our community event. 

Winery Agreement: 

We ask you to donate (2) cases of wine and we will purchase up to (6) cases of wine from you. Additional unused cases/bottles should be taken back with winery. The case price should not exceed $120 (white) and $132 (red). If you choose to donate additional cases, WCD will feature you as an event sponsor.

Event Details:

We invite you to bring staff/representatives to pour your product at the event. If you are unable to provide staff, delivery of the product can be coordinated prior to the event and WCD will provide volunteers to pour the product with tasting notes provided by you. Depending on the variety and quantity you are providing for the event, WCD may provide additional product of other varieties and will assign volunteers to pour the other products at the same booth. All staff in the booth must be 21+ and will be collecting pre-paid drink tickets from attendees. The event is from 5:30-9:00pm. Setup will begin at 2:30pm and all booths must be ready by 5:15pm. Additional event information will be provided before the event.

We Provide: 

• 10x10 Booth Space and Pop-Up Tent
• (2) 6’ Tables and Tablecloths
• Pouring Supplies (Chilling Buckets, Pour Spouts, Bottle Opener)
• Ice
• Plastic Cups
• Your logo on event website and some mentions in event-related marketing (social media, digital, advertising)

You Provide: 

• Wine
• Marketing materials
• Winery club sign-up materials

Donation Information:

The Community Partnership for Walnut Creek Downtown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Locust Street Festival is a fundraiser for our organization and all income after expenses goes towards operating and growing our program, along with supporting our downtown businesses through advocacy, marketing, events, and beautification. We appreciate your help supporting our community and our mission through our events. Donations are subject to a tax write off, please check with your accounting for specifics. Tax ID #99-0817264.