Zebulon Parks and Recreation is excited to offer opportunities for local vendors, food trucks, and breweries to participate in our 2025 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.
Participation Options: Vendors can apply for a Single Event Pass. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneteenth Celebration | We're coming together at Zebulon Community Park for a weekend of history, culture, and community to celebrate Juneteenth and recognize Black American milestones and accomplishments in Zebulon and across North Carolina. This event features musical acts and performances, spoken word, arts, crafts and activities, local vendors, and so much more! The event is hosted by the Zebulon Juneteenth Committee and Zebulon Parks & Recreation. | Date: Saturday, June 21 Event Time: 4 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Zebulon Community Park | Click 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 8 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 12 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 10 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click to aPply |
Holiday Events TBD |
2025 Season Fees and Payment Options
Vendor Option | Cost |
| Single Event Vendor Pass | $25 per event |
| Commercial Vendor Single Event Pass | $50 per event |
* 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 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 Application |
| Juneteenth Celebration | We're coming together at Zebulon Community Park for a weekend of history, culture, and community to celebrate Juneteenth and recognize Black American milestones and accomplishments in Zebulon and across North Carolina. This event features musical acts and performances, spoken word, arts, crafts and activities, local vendors, and so much more! The event is hosted by the Zebulon Juneteenth Committee and Zebulon Parks & Recreation. | Date: Saturday, June 21 Event Time: 4 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Zebulon Community Park | Click 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 8 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 12 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 10 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click to aPply |
Holiday Events TBD |
Brewery 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 Brewery Interest Form - Special Events 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 Application |
| 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 8 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 12 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click 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 10 Event Time: 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Downtown Zebulon | Click to aPply |
Holiday Events TBD |