2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride Food Vendor Application

All 2025 PRIDE 365 Sponsors will complete a separate vendor registration which will be sent directly to you. Do NOT complete this form if you are a 2025 Pride 365 Sponsor. Please fill out your interest form wholly and completely to the best of your ability. This will serve as your official application for Pride 2025, but does not constitute vendor registration. 
After you submit this form your expression of interest will be reviewed and you will be emailed with a determination on an ongoing basis until May 3rd. If selected as a vendor, this same application will serve as your registration and you will be CHARGED UPON APPROVAL. For questions and concerns please email pridevendors@stonewallcolumbus.org.

All applications will be reviewed by the Stonewall Columbus team but completion of the application does NOT guarantee acceptance for this Festival. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee, but in the event you are selected and registered, that $25 will be included in your booth fee. Please keep an eye on the email you used to complete your application as you will receive an email from Eventeny on behalf of the Stonewall Columbus team to confirm your registration details if you are approved. You will also be emailed in the event that you are not accepted or put on the waitlist. Applications will close at 5:00 PM on May 2nd and final registration and payment must be complete by May 9th for vendors. Vendors who do not pay their balance in full by May 9th may be denied entry. You can still make changes to your registration after you are approved, but those changes will need to be confirmed by May 9th to secure your spot. Vendors will be charged upon approval. Please note that not all applicants are accepted for the Festival & Resource Fair. Vendor location assignments are solely at the discretion of Stonewall Columbus. If you have accessibility concerns regarding your placement at the Festival you can let us know and we will do our best to accommodate those. Please note the cost of booth rentals covers the space, it does not include tents, tables or chairs. Tents can be rented at an additional cost. This year we will be renting tents with side walls included for an additional charge OR tents without walls. Vendors will be responsible for putting up their own walls. We do NOT provide any tables and chairs for any reason. It is not required for vendors to be present both Friday and Saturday, but preference will be given to vendors who will be present for both days. For questions and concerns please email pridevendors@stonewallcolumbus.org. There is a $325 non-refundable cleaning deposit for food vendors to cover the cost of cleaning, and disposal of food and water waste.

Insurance

All participants (groups and individual entrants), including but not limited to vehicles participating in the march and festival must have their own insurance--Stonewall Columbus must be added as additional insured for the purposes of this event. 

Electricity

There is a $75.00 charge for basic electric and $175.00 for upgraded electric – NO generators allowed. Bring at least 150’ of electric extension cords to accommodate location of our electric drops. We will not provide any sort of adapter or additional electric equipment. Propane tanks must be secured by METAL wire or chain. No string or rope permitted. 

Food License

Food Vendors will be asked to present either their Mobile Food License or Temporary Food License at check-in. Failure to produce these documents will prohibit you from participating in the Festival. We have had notification by the Health Department that they will be very strict this year regarding rules and regulations for Food Vendors. Food Vendor inspections by the Health Department will be conducted on both days of the festival. For information on mobile licensing or public health safety requirements in Columbus, please go to https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-health/food-protection/food-safety-toolbox-english/getting-a-temporary-food-license.pdf. We REQUIRE that all food vendors put tar paper or other fire safe materials under your cooking stations to prevent grease and other waste from the sidewalks and streets. All grease, trash and/or any other waste MUST be cleaned from your area after your departure. We will provide gray tanks for wastewater and barrels for grease disposal. All vendors are responsible for disposing of any and all grease waste. DO NOT throw grease or any liquid down the water sewers, in the grass, or anywhere on the Goodale Park property. This will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Some type of roof is required for rainy days. Food must be protected from dust, dirt, rain, and occasional birds flying directly overhead. 

Concession Identification

An ID must be at least 3” tall and 1” wide and contain the following information: Company Name, City, State, Zip Code, Area Code and Phone Number

Menu and Pricing

Vendors MUST post an accurate and updated pricing list of their menu for the entire duration of the festival. Vendors found posting inaccurate or altered pricing will be immediately shut down and ineligible to participate in events next year. 

Liquor/Tobacco Sales

We strictly prohibit any sales of liquor, spirits, alcoholic beverages of any kind, tobacco and/or any products containing nicotine, CBD, or THC. Vendors found in violation of this will be asked to leave and will be unable to participate in next year's Festival.

Food Vendor Load-In and Check-In Information

More check-in logistics and information will be provided directly to you prior to the festival by the Stonewall Columbus team. If there are any additional questions please email pridevendors@stonewallcolumbus.org.