FESTIVAL DATES:
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29, 2026
FEES:
Fees are due AFTER you have been accepted into the festival. DO NOT SEND FEES WITH APPLICATION
Commercial - $32/frontage foot, Non-Profit - $16/frontage foot
Example - 10x10 tent will be $320 (commercial) or $160 (non-profit)
FOOD COURT ACCEPTANCE:
Food Court vendors will be chosen the week of February 6, 2026. If you are accepted, you will be contacted via email with instructions on how to pay the booth fee. Booth fee must be paid within two weeks of notification of acceptance or you will forfeit your space.
SET UP AREA:
Pavement. NO STAKES! Please provide a block of wood for your jacks/hitch/etc. so holes are not left in the pavement. It is your responsibility to ensure all tents are secured.
GENERATOR USE:
Generators are acceptable if marked on the application form. The Daffodil Festival does not provide generators or electrical hookups. One central water line is available within walking distance.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: It is your responsibility to have information to the Health Department by March 6, 2026. Gloucester Health Department- PO Box 663, Gloucester, VA 23061 (804.693.2445)
INSURANCE:
A certificate of insurance listing GLOUCESTER COUNTY as an additional insured MUST be provided with payment after acceptance.
TRASH & CLEAN UP:
All trash, leftover food, etc. must be placed in the dumpster provided. Avoid oil and grease on the pavement. Gray water tanks & grease receptacles will be available for use.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
The use and/or sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
WEATHER POLICY:
Vendors must realize that if conditions become unsafe during the festival, due to acts of Mother Nature, violence or other catastrophic events that are out of the hands of the Daffodil Festival Committee, the festival will be cancelled with no refunds.
DISPLAY:
All prior and new vendors must include at least THREE (3) non-returnable pictures of your booth/operation (include ANY signage/booth accessories that you plan to bring
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please note, no polystyrene items are allowed. Please limit plastic bags, straws, single use condiments, and bleached napkins.
THE DAFFODIL FESTIVAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
- Approve applications according to products that are being sold
- Remove items from your menu or unapproved signage/accessories from your booth
- Have you leave the festival if unapproved items are being sold
- Remove vendors not in compliance with rules of the Health Department or Daffodil Festival Gloucester Daffodil Festival 6382 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061 daffodilfestivalva.org