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2026 NC MUSCADINE FESTIVAL FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

FOR ACCEPTED FOOD VENDORS
Upon completion of the list and being notified of acceptance, the balance of your Vendor Fee will be requested after your business has been accepted  

FOOD VENDOR FEES:
  • Food Trucks - no electricity - $300
  • Food Trucks - electricity needed - $350​ ​
  • Food Vendor (non-truck) - no electricity - $200
  • Food Vendor (non-truck) - electricity needed - $250

APPLICATION & INFORMATION:​​​
  • There will be ONLY eight food vendors accepted.
  • Every effort will be made to not have duplicate food vendor food items.

CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO BEING ACCEPTED AS A FOOD VENDOR:
  • Specify two (2) main menu items NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Submit complete Festival Menu.
  • Contact the Duplin County Environmental Health Dept. to determine if you need to complete the Temporary Food Vendor Application.  Call 910-296-2126. Contact will be verified before August 31, 2025. There is a fee for application.
  • For information, visit  https://www.duplincountync.com/food-lodging/  See the Temporary Food Establishments section.
  • MUST MEET THESE GUIDELINESor lose spot to next vendor.

SET UP & DAY OF FESTIVAL DETAILS:
  • Set up times are TBD - 9am to 4:30pm,  and TBD -  7am to 9:00am.
  • Food vendors will be set up "food court style."
  • If you require electricity, please bring appropriate heavy duty extension cord or cords. If you require special hook up – please include this information on your application.
  • You will be required to stay until closing each day.  You will not be allowed to drive your vehicle back into the festival for loading until after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Each vendor space gets two tickets to the festival and one parking pass. These tickets and parking passes will given to you in an information packet at check-in. ​


    Please Note: ​By submitting this application form, you agree that you have read and understand the requirements and agree to abide by the rules and regulations provided by the NC Muscadine Festival and the Duplin Events Center.

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Looking forward to seeing you at the NC Muscadine Festival!


Address

195 Fairgrounds Drive / Kenansville, NC 28349

Telephone

910-296-2181

Email

[email protected]

Links
www.UncorkDuplin.com​
​www.DuplinCountyNC.com
  • 2026 Festival
  • Tickets
  • Sponsorship / Hospitality Packages
  • Wineries
  • Entertainment
  • Tailgate Info
  • Tailgate Contest
  • Food Vendor Application
  • Amateur Wine Making Competition
  • Vendor Info
  • FAQ
  • Media