2026 Vendor Application Form -

2026 VENDOR APPLICATION


Welcome to the 2026 Riverfront Recapture event season. We are excited to have you join us!
Please note, if for any reason we are unable to accept your application, such as duplication in food types, you will receive a full refund.


Registration is now open for: 

*If an event is sold out, please be sure to add your name to the waiting list as frequently we are able to add additional vendors. 

Pridefest SOLD OUT
June 13, 4 PM - 9 PM

Juneteenth SOLD OUT
June 20, 11AM-9PM

America 250
Hartford's Opening Ceremony Kickoff
July 1st, 5PM - 9PM

HARTBEATS & Eats
Riverfront Music & Food Truck Festival
July 16, 17 & 18, 11 AM - 8 PM 
Please note: All vendors remain set up and on-site for all 3 days. Overnight security is provided. Vendors must participate for all three days. 

Taste of the Caribbean
August 1, 1 PM - 8:30 PM 

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
August 15, 10 AM - 5 PM


Head of the Riverfront Regatta
October 4, 8 am - 5 pm  



How do I sign up?
  1. Scroll down to select your BUSINESS TYPE and click the dropdown to view pricing options by event.
    • Choose if you are:
      • FOOD
      • NON PROFIT
      • COMMERICAL MARKETING
      • ARTISAN
  2. After you select all the events you would like to attend you will be brought to a payment page to submit your full payment.
  3. Please submit your Certificate of Insurance if you have it with your application, if not, you will be able to upload it at a later date.
  4. If we are unable to accept you application for any reason, we will be in touch with you.


If you have any questions, please email Bcooke@riverfront.org

DO YOU NEED TO BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST?

Is the event you are interested saying it is SOLD OUT? If you would like to be added to the waiting list please follow the link below. Occasionally, vendor cancellations occur or additional spaces may become available. Please complete the following form to be added to the waiting list.

Follow this link to be added to the waiting lists: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WAITING LIST APPLICATION

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Business Name
Contact First Name
Last Name
Email
Cell Phone
Address
City
State/County
Zip/Postcode
Social Media Handle
This allows us to promote your business on our event pages and social media.
Your Logo
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Business Type
Photo of truck, tent or booth
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Festival Menu WITH Pricing
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Anything you would like us to know?
Do you use charcoal grills?
Food Vendor Type
Exact dimensions of your tent:
What is the location of your generator?
*This is a VERY important detail as we are not an open field and have tight spaces.  If you change trucks or tailers from the original submission you applied with, please email me immediately with the updated info.  Thank you!
Food Truck/Trailer Serving Side
If you need to have the ability for the back of trailer to fold down to enter your trailer, please be sure that you purchase the vendor space size to accommodate for this. 
EX: If you purchase a 10x20 vending space, your ENTIRE setup must fit within this space as there will be another vendor directly next to you.
Does the back of your trailer fold down for access?
You must include the length including generator, overhangs, toe hitch.  Please include the length of your ENTIRE footprint.
EXACT Dimensions of Food Truck or Trailer
Notes about your tent, truck, trailer or generator we need to know?
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June 13 - Pridefest- Food Vendor
SOLD OUT
June 20 - Juneteenth Hartford Celebration- Food Vendor

***CARIBBEAN AND ROTI SPOTS SOLD OUT****

This event is rooted in honoring Black history, culture, and community, and we are committed to creating an experience that reflects the significance of the holiday. We are prioritizing vendors that celebrate and represent the rich culinary traditions of Juneteenth and the Black diaspora, including (but not limited to) soul food, BBQ, Southern cuisine, Caribbean, and African-inspired dishes. Our goal is to curate a thoughtful and authentic food experience that complements the spirit of the event while offering attendees a meaningful connection to culture through food.

***PLEASE NOTE: ALL EVENDORS WILL BE ON PAVERS AND CANNOT USE LARGE CHARCOAL/BBQ GRILLS OR SMOKERS**

SOLD OUT
July 1 - America 250- Food Vendor
SOLD OUT
July 1 - America 250- Artisan/Merch
July 1 - America 250- - Commercial Marketing
$500.00
July 1 - America 250- Non-Profit Vendor
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July 16, 17 & 18 -UPPER PLAZA - BEATS & Eats Food Truck Festival - Food Vendor
SOLD OUT
Supplemental Food Truck Electricity - UPPER PLAZA
$300.00
  • Please note this is supplemental electricity.
  • This will not completely power your entire truck or trailer with multiple freezers or pieces of equipment running at once.
  • I understand I must provide my own 150’ grounded extension cord if I have purchased the onsite supplemental power.
  • I understand my truck or trailer MUST be grounded.
  • Each outlet can only power ONE piece of equipment. If the vendor attempts to add multiple items to this electrical source and repeatedly trips the outlet, the electrical source will be turned off and the fees will be forfeited.
July 16, 17 & 18 -LOWER PLAZA -BEATS & Eats Food Truck Festival - Food Vendor
SOLD OUT
Supplemental Food Truck Electricity- LOWER PLAZA
  • Please note this is supplemental electricity.
  • This will not completely power your entire truck or trailer with multiple freezers or pieces of equipment running at once.
  • I understand I must provide my own 150’ grounded extension cord if I have purchased the onsite supplemental power.
  • I understand my truck or trailer MUST be grounded.
  • Each outlet can only power ONE piece of equipment. If the vendor attempts to add multiple items to this electrical source and repeatedly trips the outlet, the electrical source will be turned off and the fees will be forfeited.
$300.00
SOLD OUT
July 16, 17, & 18 BEATS & Eats Music & Food Truck Festival Artisan/Merchandise
SOLD OUT
July 16, 17, & 18 BEATS & Eats Music & Food Truck Festival Commercial Vendor
SOLD OUT
July 16, 17 & 18 - BEATS & Eats Food Truck Festival Non Profit
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August 1 - Taste of the Caribbean - Food Vendor
August 1 - Taste of the Caribbean - Artisan/Merchandise
August 1 - Taste of the Caribbean - Commercial Vendor Marketing
August 1 - Taste of the Caribbean -Non Profit or Sponsor
Are you a SPONSOR of the Taste of the Caribbean event?
**SPONSORS ONLY ** Taste of the Caribbean tables
$18.00
Booking Fee: $0.54
**SPONSORS ONLY ** Taste of the Caribbean Chairs
$3.00
Booking Fee: $0.09
**SPONSORS ONLY ** Taste of the Caribbean 10 x 10 Tent rental
$250.00
Booking Fee: $7.50
  • Please note this is supplemental electricity.
  • This will not completely power your entire truck or trailer with multiple freezers or pieces of equipment running at once.
  • I understand I must provide my own 150’ grounded extension cord if I have purchased the onsite supplemental power.
  • I understand my truck or trailer MUST be grounded.
  • Each outlet can only power ONE piece of equipment. If the vendor attempts to add multiple items to this electrical source and repeatedly trips the outlet, the electrical source will be turned off and the fees will be forfeited.
August 1 - Taste of the Caribbean - SUPPLEMENTAL Electricity
$200.00
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August 15 - Dragon Boat & Asian Festival - Food Vendor
In celebration of culture and community, preference will be given to Asian and Pacific Islander–owned food vendors.
SOLD OUT
August 15 - Dragon Boat & Asian Festival - Artisan/Merchandise
$75.00
SOLD OUT
August 15 - Dragon Boat & Asian Festival -Commercial Marketing
August 16 - Dragon Boat & Asian Festival - Non Profit
SOLD OUT
Dragon Boat Tables
$18.00
Booking Fee: $0.54
Dragon Boat Chairs
$3.00
Booking Fee: $0.09
Dragon Boat 10 x 10 Tent rental
$250.00
Booking Fee: $7.50
Dragon Boat Supplemental Electricity
$125.00
  • Please note this is supplemental electricity.
  • This will not completely power your entire truck or trailer with multiple freezers or pieces of equipment running at once.
  • I understand I must provide my own 150’ grounded extension cord if I have purchased the onsite supplemental power.
  • I understand my truck or trailer MUST be grounded.
  • Each outlet can only power ONE piece of equipment. If the vendor attempts to add multiple items to this electrical source and repeatedly trips the outlet, the electrical source will be turned off and the fees will be forfeited.
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October 4 - Head of Riverfront Regatta - Food Vendor
October 4 - Head of Riverfront Regatta Artisan/Merchandise
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October 4 - Head of Riverfront Regatta Commercial Marketing
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October 4 - Head of Riverfront Regatta Non Profit