NC Folk Fest Vendor Opportunities
Call for Food and Marketplace Vendors to participate in the 2024 NC Folk Fest (Sept 6-8)
There are two opportunities to participate as a vendor at the NC Folk Fest: as a food vendor or as a handmade marketplace vendor.
Applications for 2024 NC Folk Fest Food Vendors have CLOSED.
If you are interested in being alerted when Food Vendor applications open for the 2025 NC Folk Festival, apply below.

Food Vendors
Food trucks and booths serve thousands of NC Folk Fest audiences each year. Eligible food vendors submit an application that is evaluated on the following criteria: product quality and uniqueness; previous vending experience (serving large crowds); overall presentation; and business location (local/regional). Food Vendor spaces are limited.
View 2024 Food Vendor Guidelines: Eligibility and Details
IMPORTANT: All applicants must read the 2024 Food Vendor Guidelines and NCFF/Health Dept/Fire Code Guidelines BEFORE applying.
If you have questions about your eligibility or any other details outlined in the guidelines, please submit your inquiry to food@ncff.nassarcreativeandsoul.com.
NOTE: All applicants must check a box in their application affirming they have read and understand the 2024 Food Vendor Guidelines and NCFF/Health Dept/Fire Code Guidelines. Applications will not successfully be submitted if this box is unchecked. Application Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Applications do not guarantee acceptance.
The Application Deadline for the 2024 NC Folk Fest Food Vendors was 11:59pm EST on Friday, March 1, 2024.
There was a $40 non-refundable application fee
Apply for INTEREST LIST for 2025 NC Folk Fest Food Vendors
Applications for 2024 NC Folk Fest – NC Makers Marketplace Vendors have CLOSED!
Complete the application below to be added to the WAITLIST.

NC Makers Marketplace Vendors
Marketplace vendors of handmade items sell their wares to thousands of NC Folk Fest audiences each year. Marketplace vendors submit an application that is evaluated on the following criteria: technical quality of work; uniqueness of design; booth set-up and presentation of items; business location (local/regional). Marketplace spaces are limited.
View 2024 NC Makers Marketplace Guidelines: Vending Eligibility and Details
IMPORTANT: All applicants must read the 2024 Makers Marketplace Guidelines BEFORE applying.
If you have questions about your eligibility or any other details outlined in the guidelines, please submit your inquiry to marketplace@ncff.nassarcreativeandsoul.com.
NOTE: All applicants must check a box in their application affirming they have read and understand the 2024 Makers Marketplace Guidelines. Applications will not successfully be submitted if this box is unchecked. Application Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Applications do not guarantee acceptance.
Apply for WAITLIST – Marketplace Vendors
Application Deadline: 11:59pm EST on Monday, January 29, 2024
$40 non-refundable application fee