Food Vendors

Calling all culinary creators! Bring your unique flavors to Blissfest. We're looking for diverse and exciting food options to delight our music-loving crowd.

Food vendor row hours of operation:
Friday | 10 AM - 11 PM
Saturday | 10 AM - 12 Midnight
Sunday | 10 AM - 10 PM

APPLY FOR 2026 FESTIVAL

  • Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
  • Applicants will be notified of application status by March 31, 2026.
  • APPLY HERE!

VENDOR EXPECTATIONS

  • Booth payment is due within two weeks of acceptance. If we do not hear from you, we will move on to waitlisted applicants.

  • You must apply for a vending permit prior to the event by contacting the Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

  • Each vendor has its own electrical box with a variety of plug-ins to choose from. Bring adapters. You may not plug into any other vendor’s power box without their permission.

  • SO molded and grounded 12 gauge extension cords are the minimum requirement. The Emmet County electrical inspector will be on-site monitoring and enforcing compliance.

  • The Fire Department will inspect fire extinguishers and propane tanks on-site. A #10 ABC extinguisher is the minimum requirement. Propane tanks can not be free-standing. A t-post with a chain will work in a pinch.

  • Prices for all items must be posted where customers can easily see them.

  • You are expected to thoroughly clean your area prior to vacating your spot. This includes compost, recyclables, paper, cigarette butts, can tabs, and all concession materials. We suggest you bring a leaf rake.

  • Recycling cardboard, glass, plastic, cooking oil, compost, and metal is mandatory.

  • Your seamless cooperation will be evaluated by festival staff and will be considered alongside future applications.

  • Blissfest sells ice cream as a fundraiser and we require approval of any ice cream-related items prior to arrival.

  • Blissfest also sells ice. You can pick up your own at the ice concession. There are several ice delivery opportunities throughout the weekend.

  • Donations of meals for our raffle are encouraged as well as placing an ad in our festival program. These are two ways to get your message to the festival attendees.

  • Blissfest provides food vouchers to some musicians and contractors and will reimburse food vendors at checkout.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

  • ABSOLUTELY NO STYROFOAM!

  • We have a robust on-site composting program and strongly encourage our food vendors to use compostable plates, bowls, and utensils.

  • Vendors are REQUIRED to use the recycling facilities located behind the food area and must dispose of cooking oil and gray water properly.

  • We PROHIBIT food vendors from selling bottled water. Blissfest has an excellent well water distribution system which includes fill-up locations in the concert and vending areas. Reusable water bottles are available at the Blissfest Store.

  • Application Deadline

    March 1, 2026

    You will be notified of the status of your application by the end of March.

    If accepted, non-refundable booth fees must be paid within 14 days or acceptance will be rescinded.

  • Other Important Details

    Please keep in mind:

    Ten percent (10%) of gross sales and associated reports are due to Blissfest 30 days after the event.

    Your $25 application fee is non-refundable. We are unable to make exceptions.