Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Jackson International Food and Art Festival on 9/21/24 at the JACKSON FAIRGROUNDS!

Please note that we have limited space, so we may not be able to accept all vendors applications. You will be emailed a confirmation and instructions for payment if the committee accepts your application. 

Application Acceptance

This year, our 10th Annual JIFAF, the festival will give priority to vendor applications that meet the following criteria: 

·         Agree to include a cultural educational component to their booths (extra space will be provided to accommodate displays or materials brought by the vendors to share more about their backgrounds, work, culture, etc.)

·         Agree to provide "tasting menus" or smaller plates/bites that participants can sample for a lower price than standard fare. 

·         Provide essential services to the community.

Booth Information

·         Booths are 10 x 10 and spaces, assigned by the festival staff.

·         The festival will provide the space, electricity, and water access, if needed.

·         Vendors must supply their own tent, tables, chairs, electrical cords, and any additional needs.

·         If you are operating a food truck you must bring your own generator for your service, the city cannot supply your electrical needs.

·         Food must be sold in $1 increments.

·         We recommend food be sold in small/tasting sizes and be priced affordably.

·         If you plan to accept digital payment or credit card payment, please note that in your form. 

Registration Instructions

·         Choose your vendor type (descriptions below)

·         Complete all questionnaire information

·         If you are registering for multiple booths, please complete a separate registration form for each booth. You can indicate in the comments section on each form if you need your booths placed in proximity to each other.

Payment Instructions

If your application is accepted, you will be sent an email with detailed instructions about how to secure your booth space.

We must receive booth payments and deposits by September 1st, or your space will be offered to another vendor on the waiting list.

Important Information

·         All vendors selling food must complete the food liability release form (signature at the bottom of this form).

·         All CDC safety guidelines for food preparation must be observed.

·         You must provide readable menu signage for your items.  

·         No ALCOHOL PERMITTED.

Applications will be reviewed by the JIFAF committee. If you are selected, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions once the committee has made a decision.

Please feel free to contact us at JacksonIFAF@gmail.com with any questions.