Lexington Blueberry Festival · 2026

Food Vendor Application

Apply to serve food at the Lexington Blueberry Festival. Submit your business details, menu, space request, insurance information, required acknowledgments, and waiver before final committee review.

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Festival food vendors and blueberry treats

Festival Dates

August 20-23, 2026

Location

Lexington Community Park

Setup / Load-In

Wednesday, Aug. 19 · 12:00-3:00 PM

Insurance Deadline

Certificate due August 15, 2026

Payment

PayPal, Pay Later, or Check

Business

Space Request

Menu Review

Insurance

Rules

Waiver of

Payment Method

Step 1 of 7: Business

Food Vendor spaces are full for 2026.

You can still submit this form to join the waitlist, no payment is needed now. If a space opens, we will contact you right away with a link to complete your registration.

Business & Contact Information

Give the festival committee one clear contact and the legal/business name that should appear on the application packet.

Primary contact name(Required)

Food trailer / concession / business name(Required)

Mailing address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Two-letter abbreviation.

ZIP(Required)

Business phone

Country Phone Number

Cell phone(Required)

Country Phone Number

Email for confirmation and updates(Required)

Use the email that should receive confirmation, payment notes, insurance reminders, and committee follow-up.

Business logo or photo (optional)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Used on the public festival vendor directory. JPG, PNG, or GIF. Square crops look best.

Space Request & Live Fee Calculator

Choose one vendor space size. Your total is shown on the payment step.

Vendor space size(Required)

Standard space (25' × 15'): $800

Booth-and-a-half (larger footprint): $1200

Choose one. Standard fits most vendors; pick booth-and-a-half only if you need the larger footprint.

Storage trailer parking Quantity

Price: $50.00

Quantity

$50 per storage trailer. Set quantity to 0 if none.

Electrical connect/disconnect outside setup time

No — I will set up during regular Wednesday hours (no charge)

Yes — I need electric connected/disconnected outside Wednesday setup (add $100)

Most vendors do not need this. The $100 fee applies ONLY if you need electrical service connected or disconnected outside the regular Wednesday setup window.

Required: trailer serving side(Required)

Driver side

Passenger side

Choose the side your serving window is on so we can place your trailer correctly.

Menu Review

Menu variety is reviewed before approval. Every food vendor must offer at least one blueberry-related item.

Full menu / items you intend to sell(Required)

Blueberry item(s) to be sold(Required)

Placement notes, equipment notes, or other request

Insurance & Health License

Food vendors must meet insurance, health license, and inspection requirements before selling to the public.

Certificate deadline: July 15, 2026 · Minimum $1,000,000 Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio and Village of Lexington as Additional Insureds.

Insurance certificate(Required)

Upload certificate now

Submit before July 15, 2026

Certificate of insurance upload

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX. Only needed if you chose "Upload certificate now" above.

Health inspector acknowledgment(Required)

I understand food vendors may not sell to the public until inspected and approved by the Health Inspector.

Rules & Regulations

Review the official Food Vendor Rules & Regulations, then confirm your agreement below.

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Rules Document

2026_Food_Vendor_Rules_And_Regulations

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Key terms (full details in the Rules & Regulations document above):

Application fee is non-refundable.
Payment does not guarantee final approval, location, space assignment, or menu approval.
A $100 electrical fee applies only for hookup/disconnect outside the Wednesday, August 19 setup window.
Setup is Wednesday, August 19, 12:00–3:00 PM (no other times unless approved).
All signage, equipment, awnings, grills, tables, and furnishings must fit within the purchased space.
At least one blueberry-related item must be offered for sale (subject to approval).
No dumping of wastewater during festival hours; gray water only in the designated area.
No alcoholic beverages, including non-alcoholic beer, may be sold.

I have read and reviewed the Food Vendor Rules & Regulations and agree to follow and abide by all rules, requirements, deadlines, and festival policies.(Required)

I have read and reviewed the Food Vendor Rules & Regulations and agree to follow and abide by all rules, requirements, deadlines, and festival policies.

Waiver of Liability

Review the official waiver form, then complete the waiver signature below. The signer must be at least 18 years old and authorized to sign for the listed business or organization.

Official WaiverBy signing below, I confirm that I am over 18 years of age, legally competent, and authorized to sign for myself and/or my organization. As a vendor, volunteer, or participant in the Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio, I agree to follow all Festival rules, regulations, contract requirements, posted instructions, signed agreements, and verbal directions. I understand the Festival may be photographed and/or videotaped, and I consent to the use of my likeness, image, and/or appearance for Lexington Blueberry Festival promotional purposes in perpetuity.

In consideration of being allowed to participate, I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Lexington, Ohio; the Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio; and their directors, members, agents, employees, representatives, and assigns from any liability, negligence claim, loss, cost, demand, fine, debt, judgment, or legal expense, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from my participation or the participation of my organization, members, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, performers, or customers. I understand no promises or guarantees have been made regarding the condition, safety, or suitability of any Festival location, space, or equipment; I accept use of them at my own risk; I agree that venue for any dispute shall be Richland County, Ohio; and I sign this waiver freely and voluntarily.

Participant / signer name(Required)

Title(Required)

Organization / business(Required)

Typed signature(Required)

Type your full legal name as your signature.

Date(Required)

I certify that I am 18+ and authorized to sign, I consent to use of my likeness for festival promotion, and I have read, understand, and agree to the Waiver of Liability and all Festival rules and regulations.(Required)

Payment Method

Choose how you want to pay. PayPal Pay Now charges immediately; Pay Later holds your application and lets you pay from your confirmation page; Mail Check sends your application in pending status until your check arrives.

Application total

Join the waitlist(Required)

Pay later — get an emailed payment link

Mail a check to the festival

No payment is required to join the waitlist. If a space opens we will email you a link to complete payment.

Food Vendor Application

Business & Contact Information

Space Request & Live Fee Calculator

Menu Review

Insurance & Health License

Rules & Regulations

Waiver of Liability

Payment Method

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