Pumpkin Festival

Main Street Fayetteville Vendor Application Policy & Procedure

It’s important to note that being a vendor at an event does not automatically enroll you for subsequent dates. Each event date requires a separate application; prior participation does not guarantee acceptance. We limit the number of vendors in each category to ensure a diverse and rotating selection for our visitors each month. Some exception may apply depending the event type and theme.

Please be aware that Main Street Fayetteville has the authority to disallow any vendor found in violation of city codes, rules, public safety, or deemed inappropriate.

Vendors offering food services, including food trucks and homemade food items, must comply with state and county regulations, which include obtaining valid permits, such as cottage business permits, alcohol licenses, and passing health inspections.

Food vendors specifically must obtain their permits from the Fayette County Department of Environmental Health (FCDEH), which is separate from City regulations. The FCDEH has the right to require a vendor to leave the event if the necessary permits are not obtained beforehand or if an inspection reveals unsafe handling, preparation, or serving of food or beverages.

At the Festival of Arts, a maximum of 65 of the finest local, regional, and national artists, with an emphasis on Fayette County and Georgian artists. All artist applicants will be selected by a jury of their peers based on the merit of their work and booth presentation.

Vendors will be contacted within 30 days of submitting your request. Vendors will receive an email if selected for each event, and a payment (credit/debit card/check) will be necessary to secure your spot once approved; the vendor fee is $50.00 per market. Vendors not selected for an event will be placed on the master vendor spreadsheet to be considered for future events.

Requesting to be a vendor does not guarantee that you will be selected for an event. You are hand-selected depending on the event theme, type of event, and type of products.

• Procedures:
  • Prospective vendors must complete an application on the Downtown Fayetteville website to be added to the vendor list.
  • Priority will be given to vendors operating within the City of Fayetteville or Fayette County.
  • Vendors shall be selected for events based on the type of event, capabilities of the vendor to provide the level of products and services for the event, and vendor availability.
  • When multiple vendors are available and equally qualified to provide products or services for an event, the vendor shall be selected on a rotating basis when possible and fall under the guidelines in this policy.
  • The City of Fayetteville/ and or Main Street Fayetteville may remove vendors from the master list based on, but not limited to:
    • Failure to show up at the approved event without notification or multiple events with notification.
    • Non-responsive to City notifications or information requests.
    • Arriving late or leaving early at a registered event.
    • Failure to provide products or services promised.
    • Selling products not included on the Vendor application.
    • Selling products that are illegal or not otherwise approved for legal sale.
    • Selling products that knowingly infringe upon copyrighted or patented items.
    • Displaying an abusive or disrespectful attitude towards the public, other vendors, city employees, or volunteers.

We have several vendor categories; the amount per category depends on the event location. Certain vendors with the same product type are restricted; see attached.

• For example, we will not allow BBQ at City Center Park because of Hogg Pitt BBQ. We will not allow a Pizza vendor at the courthouse square because of Anthony’s. Please see the attached list.
• Specialty food and non-food vendors that only allow one vendor per market are below, but not limited to, and subject to more than what is listed:
• Food Groups; Cuisine type
• Sweets and more: Ice cream, gluten-free desserts, funnel cakes, donuts, shaved ice, popcorn, boiled peanuts, specialty nuts, honey, pickles, lemonade, loaded teas
• Health & Beauty: Mary Kay, Avon, Color Street, CBD
• Other: Scentsy

• Vendor categories:
  • Food Trucks & Tents
  • Sweet Trucks
  • Multiple Items Sold
  • Health & Beauty
  • Skin & Body
  • Candles
  • Sweets
  • Tumblers, Sublimation and More
  • Jewelry & Accessories
  • Pet Care
  • Home Grown and Beverages
  • Art
  • Homemade Crafts
  • Clothing & Accessories
  • Crotchet & Sew
  • Kids Items & Learning
  • Activity
  • Informational
  • Help & Volunteers

• The process to apply to be a vendor:
  • Go to org
  • Click Events
  • Scroll to the bottom of the web page and click Request to be a vendor
  • Application will then be sent to the event specialist
  • Please note that all requested information must be submitted to be considered.

Questions and comments can be emailed to:

mholmes@fayetteville-ga.gov

Monday- Friday 7 am – 4 pm