2025 VENDOR APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the DC State Fair! Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you.

Vendor Interest Registration

Interested in being a vendor at the DC State Fair? Complete the form and a representative will contact you.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL VENDORS!
All general, nonprofit, and food/drink vendors (not including food trucks) will be provided with a 10’x10’ tent, a 6 foot table, and two chairs.

VENDOR REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Application Closed - July 31, 2025
Payment Deadline - August 24, 2025

VENDOR PRICING
$375 - Food/Drink Truck
$375 - Food/Drink Vendor
$300 - General Vendor
$150 - Nonprofit Vendor (501(c)(3) charitable organizations only)- Nonprofit vendors are required to provide an engaging activity beyond standard outreach tabling.

    1. Complete the Vendor Interest Form on this page.

    2. DCSF will notify the contact if organization has been selected or refused.

    3. DCSF will send a vendor/sponsor agreement to the contact via Square.

    4. Upon signing and countersigning by all parties, an invoice will be sent to the contact for payment.

    5. Following payment, a DCSF vendor representative will reach out regarding planning and setup.

  • The DC State Fair strives for zero waste in all operations and therefore showcases vendors that do the same. Vendors must:

    (1) Only provide compostable containers, bowls, cups, lids, cutlery, plates, and straws. (Food and drink vendors only)

    (2) Not provide customers with plastic bags. (All vendors)

    (3) Refrain from providing giveaways that are single-use and disposable (items that cannot easily be recycled or composted). (Non-food and non-drink vendors only)

    Learn more about requirements and the DC State Fair’s commitment to waste reduction here.

  • For food trucks and food/drink vendors only.

    Food trucks and vendors choosing to participate in the optional Zero Waste Champion Program will receive the following:

    $25 refunded from vendor fee after the event

    Recognition as a Zero Waste Champion on day-of signage and the DC State Fair website.

    To qualify, food/drink vendors must do the following:

    Provide customers with a discount for bringing their own reusable cutlery.

  • Vendors with innovative zero waste initiatives may be featured in DC State Fair social media.