Opportunities for Vendors, Food Trucks & Breweries
Zebulon Parks and Recreation is excited to offer opportunities for local vendors, food trucks, and breweries to participate in our 2023 Special Events. We are now accepting vendor applications for our 2023 Special Events; please see the Vendor Opportunities tab below for more information. If you are a food vendor interested in participating in our events, please see the information and interest form listed in the Food Vendor Opportunities tab below. Local breweries can also participate in a select number of our special events, please see the information and interest form listed in the Brewery Opportunities tab below.
Questions & Additional Information:
Amy Hayden
(919) 823 - 0432
ahayden@townofzebulon.org
Vendor Opportunities
We are so excited to be able to offer a variety of opportunities to participate in our 2023 Special Events.
UPCOMING REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 14th for Full Season Vendors, Spring Concert #1 & Spring Fest.
Participation Options - Vendors have two options when applying to participate in Special Events; vendors can apply for a Single Event Pass or as a Full Season Event Vendor. Please see the below for more information. Please note spaces are available until filled or per registration deadline, as noted per event.
Single Event Pass
Vendors can choose to apply for single event dates. Vendors will be required to apply for each event in which they would like to participate. Please review the chart below for information related to each specific special event.
Event Name | Description/Information | Date, Time & Location | Link to Application |
| Spring Concert #1 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall. | Date: Friday, April 21 Registration Deadline: April 14th | Click Here to Apply |
| Spring Fest | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in art activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, April 29 Registration Deadline: April 14th | Click Here to Apply |
| Spring Concert #2 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall | Date: Friday, May 19 Registration Deadline: May 5th | Click Here to Apply |
| Spring Concert #3 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall | Date: Friday, June 16 Registration Deadline: June 2nd | Click Here to Apply |
| Rock the Block #1 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, August 11 Registration Deadline: July 28th | Click Here to Apply |
| Rock the Block #2 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street | Date: Friday, September 8 Registration Deadline: August 25th | Click Here to Apply |
| Rock the Block #3 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, October 13 Registration Deadline: September 29th | Click Here to Apply |
| Candy Cane Lane & Downtown Tree Lighting Festival | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members | Date: Saturday, November 18 Registration Deadline: November 3rd | Click Here to Apply |
Full Season Pass
Vendors have the option to apply for a Full Season Vendor Pass. Vendors should only apply for the Full Season Vendor Pass if they plan to participate in all events. Zebulon Parks and Recreation guarantees participation for six of the eight events. In the event, that Zebulon Parks and Recreation has to cancel more than two events, vendors will be provided with a prorated reimbursement. The Full Season Pass will allow vendors to participate in all events listed below:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 14th
• Spring Concert Series – April 21, May 19, June 16
• Spring Fest – April 29
• Rock the Block Downtown Concert Series – August 11, September 8, October 13
• Candy Cane Lane & Downtown Tree Lighting Festival – November 18
Click Here to complete the Full Season Vendor Application
2023 Season Fees and Payment Options
Vendor Option | Cost |
| Single Event Vendor Pass | $10 Per Event |
| Full Season Event Vendor Pass | $70 for all 8 Special Events |
| Commercial Vendor Single Event Pass | $25 Per Event |
| Commercial Vendor Full Season Event Pass | $180 for all 8 Special Events |
* Businesses that are located within the Downtown Special Events Boundaries will be able to participate in events hosted Downtown at no cost. Businesses must complete the applicable process and paperwork.
Additional Resources & Information:
Food Vendor Opportunities
Food Truck Vendors should complete an Interest Form for each event that you would like to participate in. Submission of an Interest Form does not guarantee participation. Please see the Food Truck Guidelines below for more detailed information. ZPRD Staff will be in contact with more information regarding the status of your interest from. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis with preference given to local businesses. Only vendors who submit the required paperwork/documentation will be considered.
Event Name | Description | Date, Time & Location | Link to Interest Form |
| Spring Concert Series | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall. | Date: Friday, April 21, May 19, June 16 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex
| Click Here for Interest Form |
| Spring Fest | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in art activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, April 29 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Rock the Block Concert Series | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, August 11, September 8, October 13 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Candy Cane Lane & Downtown Tree Lighting Festival | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, November 18 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click Here for Interest Form |
Brewery Opportunties
Breweries should complete an Interest Form for each event that you would like to participate in. Submission of an Interest Form does not guarantee participation. Please see the Interest Form for more detailed information. ZPRD Staff will be in contact with more information regarding the status of your interest from. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis with preference given to local businesses. Only vendors who submit the required paperwork/documentation will be considered.
Event Name | Description/Information | Date, Time & Location | Link to Interest Form |
| Spring Concert #1 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Band will begin playing at 6:30 PM. | Date: Friday, April 21 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Spring Fest | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in art activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, April 29 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Spring Concert #2 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Band will begin playing at 6:30 PM. | Date: Friday, May 19 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Spring Concert #3 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors on the front lawn of Town Hall. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Band will begin playing at 6:30 PM. | Date: Friday, June 16 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Rock the Block #1 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, August 11 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Rock the Block #2 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, September 8 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Click Here for Interest Form |
| Rock the Block #3 | Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, and socializing with your neighbors Downtown Zebulon on West Horton Street. | Date: Friday, October 13 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Click Here for Intertest Form |
| Candy Cane Lane & Downtown Tree Lighting Festival | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, November 18 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click Here for Interest Form |