🍴A Taste of the DMV Festival —

The Big 5 Edition

Food & Beverage Vendor Application

📅 June 20–21, 2026

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

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

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

🚨Early Registration Is Now Open!

Early registration runs until spaces are filled or Dec 31, 2025 — whichever comes first.

Spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 🚨We ONLY have 25 spaces available for EARLY REGISTRATION.

Interested in Being a Food or Beverage 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! 🍔🎶

Food/Beverage Vendor

Food Preparation Rules:

⭐️If you are cooking and preparing everything onsite at the festival, you do not need to be a registered cottage food business or use a commercial kitchen.

⭐️**However, if any part of your food or beverage is prepared at home or offsite, you must either:

Be a registered cottage food business, OR Prepare food in a certified commercial kitchen (must have proper licensing).

⭐️Vending Setup: Vendors are responsible for bringing their own setup, including: Tent, Table, Chairs, Power source (if needed. Unless renting from the festival for a additional fee)

• Food vendors may bring a small table and chair set for their patrons. Please ask us first, we need to approve your plan. That is mandatory!!!!

⭐️Open Flame/Propane Use: If you’re using open flames or propane, you are required to obtain an Open Flame Permit from Baltimore City Fire & EMS.

We can assist you in obtaining it.

⭐️Space & Category Reservation: Your space will NOT be held. You must complete registration and payment to be fully registered. Once YOUR category is fully reserved, no additional spots will be accepted.

⭐️Tasting Requirement: All food and beverage vendors must offer at least (1) one tasting item (sample size) priced under $10. Everything else can be regular price. Attendees are coming to taste—make sure they can sample your offerings!