THIS YEAR'S BLACK HERITAGE JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL:
Saturday, June 15th, 2023 from 12 pm to 8 pm at Institute Park (100 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609)
RAIN DATE: Saturday, June 29th, 2023 from 12 pm to 8 pm at Institute Park (100 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609)
Thank you for your interest in vending for the 2023 Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival in Worcester, MA! We look forward to having you join us!
This year's festival will be held at Institute Park (100 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609) on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 from 12 pm to 8 pm. If you are interested in vending, please note the following:
GENERAL VENDOR INFORMATION:
- All vendor requests and payments must be made by MONDAY JUNE 5th to be considered. Vendors looking to submit an application after the abovementioned date will incur a $50 late application fee.
- We can only accept payment of vendor fees via check or money order made payable to WORCESTER COMMON GROUND/BHC. Please drop off or mail payment to The Village Worcester | Juneteenth, 4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610.
- We will not provide vendors with tents. If you choose to bring your own tent, please note that the City of Worcester Parks Department prohibits the use of stakes in the ground. Sandbags or other weights are required.
FOOD VENDORS:
- The fee for anyone selling food at our festival is $250. This includes the $190 Festival Fee and the $60 Temporary Food Permit Fee. Even if you already have a permit for the location of your restaurant/business, the City of Worcester's Department of Public Health still requires this permit to participate in our festival. Know that your application is not considered complete without 1) this vendor application submitted, 2) your temporary permit application, and 3) a check/money order for payment. Temporary Food Permit application can only be submitted online and found here:
https://worcesterma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1089/record-types/1006636 - Using propane tanks greater than 42 pounds will also require a fire prevention permit.
- The $200 fee includes 2 - 6' tables (a 10' x 20' space), and four chairs.
NON-FOOD VENDORS:
- Please note that the vending fee for non-food vendors (vendor, agency, and artisan) includes 1 - g' table (a 10' x 10' space) and two chairs.
Once you have submitted this form, our committee members will reach out to you as soon as they are able. Should you have any questions about this application, payment details, or vending at the 2023 Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival, please do not hesitate to send us an email: info.bhfw@gmail.com
