Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival Vendor Application (2025)

Get ready to join us as the Architect of Black Space (AOBS) is planning to celebrate its' 5th anniversary of the Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival in Greensboro on June 14 from 5 to 11 p.m.! This is an application to become a vendor at one of the free outdoor events offered at the Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival in Greensboro. You are not a vendor until you have been approved by the Vendor Coordinator/ Staff and have paid fees in full. All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Do not pay for an event unless you have been approved in advance.

Saturday June 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

LeBauer and Center City Parks in Downtown Greensboro, NC.

Our vision is to establish a vibrant festival in Greensboro that becomes a cornerstone of cultural celebration, amplifying Black voices and experiences. Central to this vision is a food truck festival designed to support Black entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers and unfair advantages in accessing the resources needed to own and sustain brick-and-mortar establishments. By providing a high-visibility platform for food and non-food vendors to showcase their talent and creativity, we aim to give them a fighting chance to overcome these obstacles. Through this initiative, we strive to empower local businesses, foster economic equity, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for Black culture while building a lasting tradition that uplifts and celebrates Black lives year after year.

$300 (Early bird special up until March 21st) $350 (From March 22nd - May 2nd)

$175 (Early Bird Special up until March 21st) $200 (From March 22nd - May 2nd)

$100 (Early Bird Special up until March 21st) $125 (From March 22nd- May 2nd)

TABLES/TENTS/CHAIRS: Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tents, tables, and chairs. Vendors must also ensure that their tents are secured in case of wind; per Greensboro Fire Department (GFD), tents must be anchored to the ground with a 40 pound weight PER LEG for a total of 160lbs. GFD will require a sewn in label on the fabric or the manufacturer’s certification of flame treatment or the label from the product used to treat the material. Tarps are not an acceptable canopy. FOR FOOD TABLE VENDORS: All tents must be screened in on all sides, per Guilford County Health Department regulations, using flame-retardant materials meeting Fire Department codes. Greensboro Fire Marshals will be inspecting tents prior to start of the event. ONLY 10'w x 10'd tents are allowed. Items must be hand crafted, handmade, original art or brand. Food Trucks MUST be able to UNHOOK if they are connected to a trailer (NO EXECPTIONS). Failure to comply with this and all other guidelines will result in dismissal from the event. Commercial businesses wishing to advertise as a Sponsor for the event through AOBS. Your application submission does not guarantee acceptance. Spaces are limited and applications are juried. You will be contacted with your acceptance or rejection status.

If necessary, accepted Food Vendors are responsible for obtaining approval for a Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permit from the Guilford County Health Department (GCHD) prior to the event. Food Vendors will be sent a link to the TFE Application once accepted. The TFE Permit and $75 permit fee payment (if required by the GCHD) should be submitted directly to the GCHD. Food Vendors must submit their TFE application to the GCHD within 7 days of being accepted as a Food Vendor.

All food operations requiring a TFE will be inspected by a Guilford County Health Inspector. All food operations serving cooked items will be inspected by a City of Greensboro Fire Marshal. Food Vendors will not be permitted to begin their food prep and/or vending operations until their food and vending operation has been inspected and determined to be in compliance with Guilford County Health Department regulations and Greensboro Fire Department Fire Code.

Sign below to acknowledge you have read and accepted all of the fees, requirements, and terms prior to submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest in vending with the Juneteenth Food Truck Festival presented by AOBS as we strive to make a great impact on our community! Please allow our Vendor Coordinator and staff time to review your application. Please do not reach out to them to their personal FB messenger. You can follow and message the Juneteenth Food Truck Vendor Page directly for questions. Please check your EMAIL for acceptance and for next steps.

Fees are due two weeks once you are notified of approval via EMAIL to secure your spot in the festival. Failure to pay in the allotted time frame (date provided via email) will result in a waitlist/rejection. No refunds will be given All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Sign below to agree to these terms and conditions.