Food Truck & Food Stall Partner

Saturday, June 14 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Ridge Ferry Park · Rome, GA

💖 Why Be a Rome Pride Food Vendor?

At Rome Pride, becoming a food vendor is more than just setting up a booth—it’s a meaningful act of support and partnership. You’re not only showcasing your culinary creativity—you’re helping to create the affirming, welcoming atmosphere that defines our festival. Food vendors are a deliciously essential part of the experience, fueling the community with joy, flavor, and love.

Your participation directly supports rural LGBTQIA+ pride in Rome, Georgia, helping us cultivate a space of joy, safety, and visibility for all. All vendor fees are non-refundable and considered a tax-deductible donation to support the festival’s production and community programming, helping us keep the event free and accessible for everyone.

Each food vendor spot is based on size and includes:

• A designated booth space

• Access to 30 AMP or 50 AMP power - please bring extension cords for these boxes, they aren't all easily accessible.

• A nearby support vehicle parking space

We’ll also be doing group shoutouts on our social media platforms in the weeks leading up to the event! Be sure to include your social handles and website in your application so we can share the love and amplify your voice.

📅 Event Schedule & Logistics

Event Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Location: Ridge Ferry Park · Rome, GA

• Setup Time: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM

  • Out-of-town vendors and those requiring inspection must arrive no later than 8:00 AM.

• Food Market Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Vendors are encouraged to stay and enjoy the evening festivities!

• Power Access: Available for a $40 add-on (30 AMP or 50 AMP hookups)

• Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Please prepare for Georgia weather, including surprise showers. Unless conditions become dangerous, the event will continue as planned.

Note: No early breakdowns are permitted. Vendors must remain fully operational for the entire market.

🧾 Health Permits & Inspection Requirements

This is not an exempt event. All food vendors must be licensed.

The following requirements apply to all participating food vendors:

• Cottage food producers must upload proof of a valid GDA Cottage Foods License with their application.

• Local restaurants are not exempt and must apply for a temporary permit through the Rome Floyd County Health Department if they are operating outside their licensed location.

• Food trucks not currently permitted in Floyd County must also apply for a temporary permit no later than May 13, 2025.

• Pop-up vendors, food stalls, or restaurant tent setups are required to submit a temporary food vendor application and pay a $100 fee directly to the Rome-Floyd Department of Public Health by May 13, 2025.

🚫 No food vendors without local permits or authorization will be accepted after May 13, 2025.

All food vendors—regardless of permit status—may be subject to on-site inspection the morning of the event.
Out-of-town vendors and those needing inspection must arrive by 8:00 AM and be ready for inspection starting at 9:00 AM.
Failure to comply with any of the above will result in removal from the event with no refund.

🌈 Our Theme: “The Colors of Courage”

We invite all vendors to embrace this year’s theme with vibrant décor, menu specials, and signage that reflect the spirit of pride and visibility. Food vendors will be included in our Best Decorated Contest, and the most colorful truck or booth may win a special Pride gift basket!

✨ Vendor Inclusivity & Market Balance

Rome Pride welcomes vendors, non-profits, and political groups who support and reflect our values of inclusion, celebration, and respect for the LGBTQ+ community.

Please note: The Rome Pride Board cannot guarantee exclusivity to any one vendor or group for a product category. This is an inclusive market, and while our Vendor Committee makes every effort to distribute similar vendors thoughtfully, we cannot ensure category exclusivity. We strive to avoid over-saturation to keep the experience positive for both attendees and vendors.

🚫 Zero Tolerance Policy for Hate Speech & Harmful Conduct

Rome Pride is a safe and affirming space. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for any language, materials, or actions that cause harm or perpetuate discrimination. In our own words:

• Any rhetoric, materials, or conduct that disrespects or invalidates LGBTQ+ identities—especially those of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people—will result in immediate expulsion from the event.

• Any hostile behavior, disruption of the inclusive environment, or undermining of LGBTQ+ community members will result in permanent banning from all future Rome Pride events.

📝 Vendor Review & Approval Process

Every vendor, non-profit, and political booth partner is subject to a rigorous review process conducted by the Rome Pride Vendor Committee. This process includes assessing conduct outside of the application, including public behavior, affiliations, and online activity.

Vendors who have previously created, shared, or supported hate speech or any materials that violate our inclusivity standards—whether at our festival or elsewhere—will not be approved. Rome Pride reserves the right to deny participation to any vendor that is not a good fit for the market or festival.

♿ Accessibility

If you require any accessibility accommodations—such as being placed near restrooms, avoiding uneven terrain, or needing additional space—please note this in your application. We will do our very best to accommodate all requests and ensure a welcoming setup for everyone.

This Event Has a Zero Tolerance Policy for Hate Speech & Harmful Conduct

The Rome Pride Festival hosted at Ridge Ferry Park on June 14th 2025 is a safe and affirming space. The Rome Pride Non-Profit Board has rented this space for the purpose of this event and it's attendees, partners, and exhibitors and the Board maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for any language, materials, or actions that cause harm or perpetuate discrimination.

By agreeing to become a vendor and submitting this application to participate in the Rome Pride Festival in Partnership with the Rome Pride Board you agree to abide by the following Codes of Conduct:

• Any rhetoric, materials, or conduct that disrespects or invalidates LGBTQAI+ identities—especially those of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people—will result in immediate expulsion from the event.

• Any hostile behavior, disruption of the inclusive environment, or undermining of LGBTQ+ community members will result in permanent banning from all future Rome Pride events.

• The Rome Georgia Pride Board has the right to deny any vendor, artisan, group, or exhibitor access to the festival grounds if any of the above Codes of Conduct or the Terms and Conditions of this Festival are broken before or at the festival.

City Ordinances

All vendors, exhibitors, and artisans must follow city ordinances for vending in Rome, Georgia and are responsible for ensuring their merchandise and booth setup comply with all applicable codes. Specifically, vendors must adhere to Rome city codes 11-830 and 23-301. The Rome Pride Board, Vendor Committee, and associated volunteers are not responsible for enforcing these codes—it is up to each participant to remain in compliance.

Please review the codes at:
Rome, GA Code of Ordinances - https://library.municode.com/ga/rome/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COROGE

Do not submit your application without reviewing the code.

For questions about code compliance do not reach out to the Rome Pride Board instead, please contact:

MJR Rusty Blairs
Command Staff, Rome Police Department

rblair@romepolice.com
375 Technology Parkway, Rome GA 30165

706-238-5105