Springtime Tallahassee Applications
Food Vendor
General Jubilee Information & Requirements
(Please read carefully as information has been changed from previous years)
- The Jubilee will be held on March 28, 2026 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on the streets and in the parks of beautiful downtown Tallahassee, Florida.
- Booth space is limited. Applications will be accepted for review until February 13, 2026. If space is available late applications will be considered with a $25.00 late fee. Please note: acceptance of an application is not acceptance into the Jubilee. Applications will be reviewed for acceptance and notification of acceptance will be given via email. Notifications of non-acceptance will be given via email/phone.
- Booth payment must be paid in full and included with the application and application fee. Payment will be refunded in full if the application is not accepted.
- Booth cancellations are non-refundable within 30 days of the festival date. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for booth cancellations, regardless to the date of cancellation.
- A $25.00 NSF (Non sufficient funds) fee will be assessed for any returned checks.
- All booths are outdoors and are assigned based on vendor category. All equipment must fit within the designated booth space.
- An email indicating acceptance in the Jubilee will be sent out upon application approval. Please read the information below regarding vendor packets.
- All TALLAHASSEE vendors will be required to pick up their vendor packet from the Springtime Tallahassee Office, (114 East 5th Ave, Suite B, Tallahassee, FL 32303). Pickup options include March 16-22, 2026 between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm
- All others located outside of Tallahassee will receive their packets via USPS the week of March 16, 2026.
- Booth set up begins at 5:30 am March 28, 2026. Booths must be set up by 8:30 am and disassembled by 6:00 pm.
- All vehicles must be moved to designated parking by 8:00am or they will be towed from festival grounds. Vehicles will not be allowed in the vendor area until 5:00 pm for any reason.
- Springtime is held outdoors. Electricity is available in certain areas for purchase for $25.00 per plug (20 AMPS). Electricity must be requested and paid for at the time of application submission. PLEASE SEE RULES FOR DETAILS.
- Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying Florida sales tax. Sales tax forms will be distributed on March 28, 2026, to be submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
- Vendors supply their own booth tables, chairs and small tents.
- All vendor tents must be properly weighted down; stakes are not permitted. Please be prepared for any strong winds/rain that may occur.
- Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Springtime Tallahassee Festival, Inc. Credit Card payment will only be accepted via online application on our website (paying in full) or by selecting “Invoice” on the last page of the application. Once your application has been received by the office, you will be sent an invoice link for online payment to the email you provided. Payment must be made within 10 days of receiving invoice.
- EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY: The festival is a community fundraising event run by a nonprofit organization. Booth fees go directly to advertising and operations for the event. The event will only be cancelled if the safety of the vendors and participants is deemed at risk due to inclement weather, acts of God, or any other circumstances deemed necessary by Springtime Tallahassee or government officials/entities. We have decided to secure event cancellation insurance for this year’s event should the Jubilee in the Park be cancelled due to inclement weather; specified as total accumulation of .50” or greater rainfall between 9am-4pm and/or lightning at a distance that is deemed unsafe. This would allow us to refund all applicable vendors fees. Please note that refunds will only be disbursed if/when the policy claim has been processed and approved after meeting the requirements of the insurance policy.
Choose how you’d like to apply
Online and paper options collect the same information. Please submit only one.
Rules & Requirements
Applies to both online and paper applications.
Springtime Tallahassee will review, accept and assign food vendors on a first come basis by product category. Selection of food vendors will be based on creativity, originality, appropriateness, and attractiveness of menu. All food products listed on this application will be subject to acceptance prior to the Jubilee.
- All food vendors must have current General Liability insurance coverage with a minimum of $1,000,000/$1,000,000 (occurrence/aggregate) limits of BI & PD. A Certificate of Insurance is required with Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. named as additional insured.
- Vendors must mail Liability Certificate of Insurance to Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. along with the application. For single day coverage, please contact K & K Insurance at 800-328-2317 or Philadelphia Insurance at phly.com.
- Vendors are to send in a photo of display. Photo will not be returned.
- Coca-Cola is the proud sponsor and the sole vendor of drinks during the Springtime Tallahassee Jubilee. Vendors are allowed to sell coffee, smoothies, and slushies ONLY. Violation of the drink policy will result in immediate closure and forfeit of booth.
- Exhibitors may not sell or solicit outside of your designated booth space area.
- Quality assurance inspections will take place prior to the opening of the event and throughout the day to ensure all rules and regulations have been met.
- Low noise inverter generators are permitted. Generators which are too disruptive and noisy will be asked to be removed.
- Electricity is available for purchase at $25.00 per plug (20 amps), and must be purchased at the time of application submission. You cannot piggyback extension cords into a plug or use a power strip. Extension cords must be grounded (3 prong plugs) and covered or taped down. In case of a blown circuit, a $100.00 charge will be incurred.
- PA systems are not permitted.
- Booth spaces may use battery power, propane gas, charcoal grills or cookers only.
- All food booth workers must wear hair restraints and hats.
- Food vendors are responsible for maintaining constant booth cleanliness and must dispose of garbage in City-provided garbage cans only.
- Fresh water may be obtained by filling your own buckets at a central water valve provided near booths.
- Booth space wastewater and grease must be contained and disposed of properly or deposit will be forfeited.
- Food vendors are required to keep perishable foods cooled on ice.
- A local ice vendor will sell ice directly to you all day March 28, 2026. Please indicate a need for ice on your application.
- Food vendors are required to furnish tents to cover food preparation area.
- A $200.00 deposit is required by all food vendors that prepare their food on site. Vendors who adhere to rules, clean up, garbage, electricity, water and grease disposal guidelines will receive their deposit within 30 days.
- All vendors must return a signed General Release Form with application including one witness signature (does not have to be notarized).
- Please note: Wi-Fi is not available. Vendors must supply their own, if needed.
Paper Application (Optional)
Prefer paper? Download, print, and submit using the instructions below.
Download PDF Application
2026-Food-Vendor-Application.pdf
Application must include the following to be considered:
✓ Payment made payable to Springtime Tallahassee Festival, Inc.
✓ Certificate of Insurance with Springtime Tallahassee, Inc as additional insured
✓ Photographs (as described in Food Vendor Rules)
✓ Complete menu with all items being sold
✓ Signed release agreement with witness signature
Apply Online
Complete the online application below. Please do not submit a paper application as well.
Questions?
- Call: 850-583-9613