2026 Melbourne Art Festival - Food Vendor Application

April 25 & 26, 2026, Wickham Park

Event Set Up: Friday, April 24, 2026 (10am-3pm)
Event Times: 9am-5pm Saturday, April 25 and 9am-5pm Sunday, April 26

Thank you for your interest in offering food vending services to Melbourne's premier Art Festival. This year, the Melbourne Art Festival is celebrating its 41st anniversary by transforming Whickham Park into a celebration of art, inspiration, and imagination complete with one-of-a-kind artwork, live music, an array of beverages, and a spectacular collection of food. Spectators will fill the park to purchase unique artwork and dine on amazing food.

Business Name

Principal Point of Contact

Business Address

Business Phone Number

Business email Address

example@example.com

FL Sales Tax ID#

FL Permit #

Type of food items to be sold

Policy number

Company

Expiration date

Date

We must receive a proper and completed Certificate of Insurance (Accord 25 COI) with Melbourne Art Festival listed as the Certificate Holder by the deadline. This form MUST be sent electronically and directly from your insurer to Melbourne Art Festival at one of the points of contact listed on the of page 2. HAND-CARRIED OR HARD COPY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Width/depth after set-up is fully opened and includes awnings, point of sale and preparation area, and additional depth required to comply with fire code Length includes bumpers, tongues, or other appendages Height is after set-up is fully opened

Total width/depth of your set up

Total length of your set up

Total height of your set up

Note: Vendor locations will be rented and assigned in accordance with the best interest of the Festival, which the Melbourne Art Festival Board, at its sole discretion, shall have the right to decide

The Melbourne Art Festival - P.O. Box 611 - Melbourne, FL 32902 - 321-722-1964 - www.MelbourneArts.org

Business Name

Fees listed in the application are for both days of the Festival. Ice will be available for purchase at a cost TBD per 40-pound bag. All vendor fees include applicable taxes. Vendor fees are required to be paid in full by April 1, 2026.

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Melbourne Art Festival

Payment must be sent to Melbourne Art Festival, PO Box 611, Melbourne, FL 32902 The fee structure is designed to reflect optimum vendor space usage. Space fees are Tier based for size of space requested and if utility services are required. Vendor Fee Tiers (Check one choice)

Tier 1 (10-foot frontage for small cart/Single Product Foods with no utilities): $428Tier 2 (20-foot frontage with power and/or water) $642Tier 3 (20+ foot frontage) to be negotiated depending on size if event space is available; contact SalD’Amato, (321) 408-8445

This application must be filled out in its entirety. Unsigned forms will not be accepted
The following is required to be submitted with this application:
- $100 non-refundable Application fee (the Application fee will be applied to total Vendor Fee when paid in full)
- Map, sketch, or photos of booth
- Details of electrical connections if applicable
- A copy of your menu of items to be sold

Signed Indemnification Agreement
1. I hereby apply for booth space for the Melbourne Art Festival
2. I understand that there are no application refunds
3. I understand that there are no extended show dates, rain checks, or refunds due to inclement weather
4. I understand this application cannot be altered or changed without submitting a new application
5. I agree the information in this application is accurate and any inaccurate information may be cause for denial to participate in the Melbourne Art Festival

Print Name

Signature

Date

Melbourne Art Festival Committee Points of Contact

For general information, questions and negotiations of fees, locations, etc. please contact
Sal D’Amato (321) 408-8445, sal@melbournearts.org
• Please submit completed applications and other paperwork to
Carol Fischler, carol.fischler@gmail.com

The Melbourne Art Festival - P.O. Box 611 - Melbourne, FL 32902 - 321-722-1964 - www.MelbourneArts.org