🍴A Taste of the DMV Festival —

The Big 5 Edition

🍻Beer Garden Vendor Application🍷

(Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Mobile Bartenders, Restaurants, Alcohol Brands, Adult Beverages, Adult Merchandise, Adult Food & Snacks, Adult Vibe Vendors)

📅 June 19–21, 2026

📍 M&T Bank Stadium (Lots F, G & H) – Baltimore, Maryland

🌃 Friday Night Opening Party: 6PM- 1AM ; 21+ Event

🕒 Saturday 12 PM–8 PM | Sunday 12 PM–6 PM (VIP entry 11 AM) All Ages

🎟️ All Ages Saturday & Sunday | Family-Friendly | Food • Music • Art • Culture

🚨Registration Is Now Open!

Interested in Being a Alcohol or Adult Vendor (or Sponsor)?

We’re excited to welcome you to the 5th Annual Taste of the DMV Festival – The Big 5 Edition! 🎉

Please complete the form below in full. The information you provide will be used for website listings, event materials, permits, and internal planning.

👉 If you need multiple booths or spaces, be sure to select that option. Your accuracy and detail help us showcase your business properly — and make sure your festival weekend runs smoothly!

Thank you for your interest in being part of one of the DMV’s biggest community festivals. We can’t wait to celebrate food, music, and culture with you this summer! 🍔🎶

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🍺 Beer Garden / 21+ Vendor Rules & Requirements

To ensure a safe, smooth, and compliant Beer Garden experience, all 21+ vendors must adhere to the following requirements.

Alcohol Service & Certification

• All vendors serving alcohol must have a valid TIPS Certification for each individual pouring or serving alcohol.

• Alcohol insurance is required for all Beer Garden alcohol vendors.

  • This may be business insurance or event-specific insurance that covers alcohol and/or food & beverage service.

Food Preparation Guidelines

• If all food and beverages are cooked and prepared onsite at the festival, you are not required to be a registered cottage food business or use a commercial kitchen.

• If any part of your food or beverage is prepared at home or offsite, you must:

  • Be a registered cottage food business, OR

  • Prepare food in a certified commercial kitchen with proper licensing.

Vendor Setup Responsibilities

• Vendors are responsible for providing their own setup, including:

  • Tent

  • Table

  • Chairs

  • Power source (if needed)

• Equipment rentals may be available through the festival for an additional fee.

• Food vendors may request to bring a small table and chair set for patrons.

  • This must be approved in advance — approval is mandatory before setup.

    
    

Open Flame & Propane Use

• Vendors using open flames or propane must obtain an Open Flame Permit from Baltimore City Fire & EMS.

• Festival staff can assist with the permitting process if needed.

Space & Category Reservation

• Vendor spaces are not held without completed registration and full payment.

• Once a vendor category is filled, no additional spots will be accepted.

Tasting Requirement

• All alcohol, food, and beverage vendors must offer at least one tasting/sample item priced under $10.

• All other menu items may be sold at regular pricing.

• Taste of the DMV is about discovery — attendees come to taste, so sampling is required.

Vending Options / Notes

• You will be responsible for providing your own vending setup (tent, table & chairs) as well as power, unless discussed and approved in advance.

• Electricity: Limited electrical access is available by request only and must be purchased in advance. No on-site requests will be honored.

• Generators: Vendors may bring quiet/inverter generators only. Loud or open-frame generators are not permitted.

• No spaces will be held. Spaces are secured only after payment is received.

• Load-In / Load-Out: Vendors must adhere to assigned load-in and load-out times. Early breakdown is not permitted.

• Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Vendors are responsible for securing tents, displays, and merchandise.

• Tent Requirements: All tents must be properly weighted per safety guidelines.

• Health & Permits: Food vendors must have all required health permits and documentation available on-site at all times.

• Space Size: Standard vending spaces are 10x10 unless otherwise approved. Additional space must be purchased.

• Sharing Spaces: Booth sharing or subleasing is not permitted unless approved in writing.

• Placement: Vendor placement is determined by event organizers. Premium, corner, and zone-specific placements are available as paid upgrades.

• Payments: All vendor fees, add-ons, and upgrades are non-refundable.

• No Call / No Show: Failure to appear results in forfeiture of all fees and assigned space.

• Optional Add-Ons Available: Electricity, premium placement, corner booths, additional space, weekend bundles, and marketing features. Details will be provided after application approval.