Thanks for your interest in applying for an RI VegFest event! Please read all of the event information below before applying:

• RI VegFest will take place at WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI on February 21st and 22nd, 2026. This is a 2-day event and all vendors must commit to participating for both days, all day.

• All food/merchandise/items sold/sampled at RI VegFest must be vegan. This includes: no honey, beeswax, dairy, eggs, animal products or by-products, wool, leather, etc.

• We cannot accept multi-level-marketing vendors for this event.

• This is an indoor event and will be held rain or shine!

• Tents are not permitted at this indoor venue.

• Standard booth size is 8 feet wide x 6 feet deep. Larger spaces are available for sponsors of RI VegFest.

• The event will run from 11am to 5pm each day.

• Vendors who are selected to participate must arrive at 8:00 am for load-in on Saturday morning. It is possible that a Friday night load-in will be available.

• Restaurant vendors are not permitted to cook with propane, open flames, or deep fryers on venue’s property.

• We strive to create an eclectic group of vendors, which means that we'll only be able to take select vendors from each category (non-profits, makers, artisans, home decor, clothing, restaurants, bakeries, etc) We recommend applying as early as possible!

• RI VegFest is a curated event and filling out the form below does not guarantee that you will be selected to participate.

• Applications are handled on a rolling basis and all applicants will be notified via email asap.

  TWO-DAY VENDOR & EXHIBITOR COSTS

  8 foot wide x 7 foot deep booth spaces

  • Artist/artisan/maker/non-food retail vendor - $250

  • Packaged foods (think salsa, crackers, and other items that do not require heat or cooking)/non-alcoholic beverages - $250

  • Non-profit exhibitor (limited spaces available) - $150

  • Outdoor Food Truck (extremely limited availability) - $400

  • Single Booth for restaurant/catering/bakery/food service pop-up - $400
    You must select this option if you are a bakery, or if you are serving any hot or cold food.

  • Double Booth for restaurant/catering/bakery/food service pop-up - $800
    18x7 booth space

  • $15 rental fee for 8-foot tables if you would like for us to provide one for you.

  • $5 rental fee per chair if you would like for us to provide them.

  • $50 additional power fee for vendors that require electricity beyond that needed to charge a phone or POS unit.

Food vendors/restaurants must provide a certificate of insurance and a department of health certification in order to participate.