Zebulon Parks and Recreation is excited to offer opportunities for local vendors, food trucks, and breweries to participate in our 2024 Special Events. Please see the Vendor, Food Truck, or Brewery Opportunities tabs below for more information.
Questions & Additional Information:
Hope Mitchell
(919) 823-1867
hmitchell@townofzebulon.org
If you are hoping to operate a food truck in the Town of Zebulon, unrelated to a Parks and Recreation event, please reach out to the Planning Department at 919-823-1810.
Vendor Opportunities
Participation Options : Vendors can apply for a Single Event Pass or as a Full Season Event Vendor. Please note spaces are available until filled or per registration deadline, as noted per event. See the below chart for more information.
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 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 27 Registration Deadline: April 5th | 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 10 Registration Deadline: April 26th | Apply |
| Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff | 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 14 Registration Deadline: May 31st | |
| Juneteenth Celebration | The Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration will recognize the significance of Juneteenth, recognize the history and accomplishments of black community members, and celebrate the culture. Join us for a day of family fun, connecting with community, and learning. | Date: Saturday, June 15 Registration Deadline: May 31st | |
| 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 9 Registration Deadline: July 26th | 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 13 Registration Deadline: August 30th | 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 11 Registration Deadline: September 27th | Apply |
| Candy Cane Lane | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members | Date: Saturday, November 23 Registration Deadline: November 1st | 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 five of the seven 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:
FULL SEASON VENDOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 29th
• Spring Concert Series – April 12 & May 10
• Spring Fest – April 27
• Rock the Block Downtown Concert Series – August 9, September 13, October 11
• Candy Cane Lane – November 23
Click Here to complete the Full Season Vendor Application
2024 Season Fees and Payment Options
Vendor Option | Cost |
| Single Event Vendor Pass | $10 Per Event |
| Full Season Event Vendor Pass | $60 for all 7 Special Events |
| Commercial Vendor Single Event Pass | $25 Per Event |
| Commercial Vendor Full Season Event Pass | $170 for all 7 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:
2024 Special Event Vendor Guidelines
Downtown Special Events Boundary Map
Food Truck Vendors
Food Truck Vendors should complete the interest form and select which dates they are able 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.
If you are hoping to operate a food truck in the Town of Zebulon unrelated to a Parks and Recreation event please reach out to the Planning Department at 919-823-1810.
Event Name | Description | Date, Time & Location | Link to 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 27 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | 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 10 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Apply |
| Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff | 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 14 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Apply |
| Juneteenth Celebration | The Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration will recognize the significance of Juneteenth, recognize the history and accomplishments of black community members, and celebrate the culture. Join us for a day of family fun, connecting with community, and learning. | Date: Saturday, June 15 Event Time: 11 AM - 3 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | 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 9 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | 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 13 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | 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 11 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Apply |
| Candy Cane Lane | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, November 23 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Apply |
Brewery Opportunties
Breweries should complete the interest form and select which dates they are able 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 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 27 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | 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. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Band will begin playing at 6:30 PM. | Date: Friday, May 10 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | Apply |
| Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff | 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 14 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex | 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 9 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | 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 13 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | 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 11 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: West Horton Street | Apply |
| Candy Cane Lane | Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, enjoying live performances, and celebrating with community members. | Date: Saturday, November 23 Event Time: 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Apply |