Food and Beverage Applications
BE A VENDOR AT OUR FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 10-11, 2027.
Food and beverage vendors are invited to apply for the Columbus Book Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, 2027.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Columbus Book Festival is committed to celebrating a broad range of cultures and cuisines.
Should there be more food court applicants than space allows, a selection committee will review applications and select a mix of vendors that together provide a wide range of cuisine for festival attendees.
PLEASE NOTE that this is an APPLICATION for an outdoor food vendor space. Once your application is received and approved by event organizers, you will receive an email to make a payment. Your reservation for the Columbus Book Festival is not confirmed until you have paid in full.
VENDOR BENEFITS
- Vendor badges
- Vendor listing on the festival website – includes short description and website link
- Vendor listing in the print festival program
- Reserved garage parking pass
TIMELINE
Selection/Contracting: Rolling, Jan.-May 2027
Food Court Vendors Announced: June 2027
Food Truck: $750
- Only Central Ohio-based vendors will be accepted.
- City of Columbus vending permit, insurance and inspection required.
- Trash, gray water and grease must be removed by the vendor.
- Truck mounted generators are required.
- Two-day vending required.
- Two day fee: $750 space rental.
Food/drink TentS: $550
- Only Central Ohio-based vendors will be accepted.
- City of Columbus vending permit required.
- Pre-packaged or pre-made food items (desserts, snacks, canned/jarred edible items, etc), or non-alcoholic beverages.
- 10’x10′ tent with sidewalls, two 6′ tables and two chairs will be provided, along with an Exhibitor name sign attached to the tent. You may bring additional signage, exhibit booth set up, etc.
- Two-day vending required. Overnight security is provided.
- Two day fee: $550 tent and space rental.
- Mobile license required if selling anything other than pre-packaged or pre-made food items (i.e. iced coffee/drinks with ice).
Food Cart: $250
- Only Central Ohio-based vendors will be accepted.
- City of Columbus vending permit required.
- Pre-packaged or pre-made food items served out of a cart.
- Cart must not be motorized.
- Two-day vending required.
- Two day fee: $250 space rental.
