Become a Vendor

FOOD VENDOR GUIDELINES

1. Vendor setup is 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event, Monday, January 19, 2026. A vendor space will be assigned at check-in. The festival will begin immediately after the parade, with an estimated start time of 11:30 a.m.
   

2. Food vendor vehicles may enter the park grounds to unload and set up items; vehicles must be removed immediately afterward for safety reasons. Food Trucks will be directed to designated street parking by an MLK Festival Committee member.
   

3. Tables, tents, chairs, and special equipment will be the responsibility of the vendor. Please ensure that the vendor area is not left unattended at any time. Ensure all tents are properly anchored to the ground to prevent them from being blown away by strong winds.
   

4. Subletting of vending space or power is prohibited.
   

5. Food vendors must clearly indicate the specific food items being sold. Vendors are required to make payment by the application deadline of January 9, 2026.  Space is limited, and we will be allocating assignments on a first-come, first-served basis.
   

6. Food vendor space is 10 x 10. A $100 fee for an additional 10 x 10 space.
   

7. All approved vendors will have to complete a City of Sanford Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement.

   
   

8. No alcohol or controlled substance will be allowed.

   
   

9. Food vendors must properly dispose of trash, oil, and grease.

   
   

10. Food Trucks are responsible for traffic cones in the front and back of the vehicle.

    
    

11. Electricity will not be provided. Low noise generators are allowed.

    
    

12. Food Vendors MUST have $1,000,000 Product Liability Insurance, with the City of Sanford and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee as additional insurers. Please submit a hard or electronic copy along with payment. NO EXCEPTIONS, MUST BE PROVIDED BY APPLICATION DEADLINE – January 9, 2026.

    
    

13. REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS in the event of inclement weather or due to a no-show on our scheduled event date. If, due to weather conditions, an alternate festival event date is set and all paid vendors will be automatically approved to vend on this new date.