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 #1Spend 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
Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex

Registration Deadline: April 14th
Click Here to Apply
Spring FestSpend 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

Registration Deadline: April 14th
Click Here to Apply
Spring Concert #2Spend 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
Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex

Registration Deadline: May 5th
Click Here to Apply
Spring Concert #3Spend 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
Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Location: Zebulon Municipal Complex

Registration Deadline: June 2nd 
Click Here to Apply
Rock the Block #1Spend 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

Registration Deadline: July 28th
Click Here to Apply
Rock the Block #2Spend 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

Registration Deadline: August 25th 
Click Here to Apply
Rock the Block #3Spend 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

Registration Deadline: September 29th 
Click Here to Apply
Candy Cane Lane & Downtown Tree Lighting FestivalSpend 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

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: 

2023 Special Event Vendor Guidelines

Downtown Special Events Boundary Map

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 SeriesSpend 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 FestSpend 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 SeriesSpend 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 FestivalSpend 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 #1Spend 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 FestSpend 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 #2Spend 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 #3Spend 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 #1Spend 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 #2Spend 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 #3Spend 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 FestivalSpend 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

 

Information
919-823-0432
Amy Hayden
Recreation Manager
919-823-1868
Nick Rummage
Parks Manager/Athletic Coordinator
919-823-0432
Sheila Long
Parks & Recreation Director
919-823-0432