Held at Dogfish Head Milton Brewery in October, Punkin Ale Fest is a free, family- and dog-friendly celebration centered on the brewery's seasonal Punkin Ale. The day features exclusive pours, live music, local craft vendors, food trucks, and fall games. Proceeds from the collaboration brew Bob's Buddies benefit the Brandywine Valley SPCA, whose team brings adoptable dogs onsite. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is held each September at Shelburne Farms as the capstone of Vermont Cheese Week, now in its 14th year. Over 40 cheesemakers exhibit alongside complementary food, wine, beer, and spirits producers, with 150 to 200 distinct cheese styles available to sample. Vendor fit is narrow: cheese producers and adjacent food and beverage makers. General craft vendors aren't a match. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Held in July on the Burlington Waterfront, Vermont Brewers Festival brings 40+ breweries and 7 food vendors plus 11 retail vendors to Lake Champlain's shores. Three daytime and evening sessions run across Friday and Saturday, each with live music, lawn games, and lakefront views. Food vendors have a solid, captive audience — expect breweries' natural draw plus dedicated retail traffic and a festive crowd. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

The Manchester Food & Wine Festival is a multi-day celebration in Manchester, Vermont, built around tastings, experiences, and events hosted by local restaurants, inns, and cultural partners. It culminates Sunday, May 24, with the Grand Tasting, featuring wineries and local restaurants alongside a dedicated Vermont Marketplace where local breweries, distilleries, and artisans sell and sample their products. Vendor participation runs through the Vermont Marketplace at the Grand Tasting rather than across the full festival. The audience arrives for food and drink, so producers of consumables are the natural fit. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Food festival with arts/crafts and food vendor marketplace.

W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival in Henderson is a juried food-vendor event where a selection committee prioritizes variety and gives preference to local vendors and returning participants. Expect to provide a certificate of $1M liability insurance with your application, comply with Henderson County Health Department rules, and commit to your listed menu items — the committee may request additions or deletions. No security overnight Saturday; plan to tear down Sunday morning or after 10pm Saturday.

Held in Pooler, Savannah Food Fest & Craft Fair combines a food festival with a craft marketplace — food vendors, artisans, crafters, and local makers all in one event. Food pricing caps at all items $5 or less. Live music, ax throwing, and activities run throughout the day. A portion of proceeds benefits the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

Held each October in Pearl at Outlets of Mississippi, Foodees Fest draws 40+ food vendors alongside dozens of crafters and artisans. Free admission, rain-or-shine, all-ages event with free on-site parking and ADA access. The festival is vendor-supported — registration (free) helps vendors estimate attendance and prepare inventory. Open to local, regional, and national food and craft vendors.

Held downtown London, one of the largest festivals in the state, World Chicken Festival welcomes arts, crafts, handmade items, and retail vendors alongside food concessions run by local nonprofits. Booth space is limited — secure your 10x10 early. Professional food vendors are not accepted; food vending is reserved exclusively for nonprofit fundraising.

Progressive tasting event featuring 45 restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, pubs, wine bars and breweries along Adams Avenue, with complimentary trolley service between venues.

Evening summer food festival at Bates Nut Farm featuring San Diego mobile food vendors, live music and kids' activities. The food vendor slate is published closer to the date.

Bronx Night Market is a curated food and culture event on the Grand Concourse built for volume and visibility. Food, beverage, dessert, and specialty food vendors compete for limited spots—selection is curated, not first-come. Expect 5,000+ attendees and high dwell time. NYC permits and insurance required; vendors must be licensed and prepared for high-volume service.