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Food Vendor Application 2026
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING TO BE A FOOD VENDOR AT THE NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL. PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION BELOW. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED NO LATER THAN THE END MARCH OF 2026 WITH THE FESTIVAL'S DECISION.
Due to layout limitations and our agreement with the City of Traverse City, we are unable to accommodate food trucks. All applicants must operate from a
10 x 20 tent
in the Food Court/Farm Market or a pushcart for mobile vending. The application deadline for 2026 consideration is
March 3, 2026
. Selected vendors’ booth fees are
$6,000
for the 8-day Festival, held
July 4–11, 2026
.
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Have you previously been a vendor at the National Cherry Festival?
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Are your products sold out of a tent or push cart?
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If yes, how many 110v outlets?
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I understand that my company must be able to accept credit cards during the NCF
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Submission of a vendor application does not constitute a place in the National Cherry Festival. All food vendor applicants will be notified with the Festival's decision by end of March of 2026.
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