62nd Annual Festival in the Park
Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Important Vendor Scam Alert
Festival in the Park has been made aware of fraudulent emails and fake vendor applications being circulated by individuals falsely claiming to represent our organization.
Please be advised: Festival in the Park accepts vendor applications only through our official website and official Festival in the Park communication channels. We do not authorize third parties to collect applications, vendor fees, deposits, or payments on our behalf.
If you receive an email, form, link, or payment request that appears suspicious, do not submit personal information or send money. Please contact the Festival in the Park office directly to verify before responding.
To report a suspicious message or fake application, please forward the email, link, screenshots, and payment details to: [email protected]
Thank you for helping us protect our artists, vendors, and community.
2026 Concessions Application
Festival in the Park ushers in the fall season with its 62nd year opening Friday afternoon, September 25, 2026 through Sunday, September 27, 2026. This family oriented outdoor festival will welcome over 127,000+ festivalgoers. Held in picturesque Freedom Park, the Granddaddy festival of Charlotte is partnering with strategic area businesses, media outlets and local entertainment to guarantee an outstanding venue. 190 artists local, regional and national will exhibit.
We hope you will consider becoming one of our cornerstone concessionaires for this 2026 event. Our aim is to offer a vast menu of food at a fair value. During the selection process, we will look for concessionaires who provide one or more of the following: the traditional festival fare, a more health-conscious menu, and unique specialty items. Concessionaire fees range from $1,750 to $5,000 per location.
Once you’ve completed the application portion and signed the contract, return it to the Concessionaire Director’s attention at the Festival’s address. Once you’ve been accepted, 50% of your reservation fee will be due within 14 days of notification. The final 50% will be due by July 15, 2026.