FOOD VENDOR INFORMATION

Art in the Arboretum 2026
Greensboro Arboretum | Greensboro Beautiful, Inc.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Greensboro Beautiful welcomes a limited number of food vendors to participate in Art in the Arboretum 2026, held at the Greensboro Arboretum. This event attracts a large community audience and is designed to highlight handmade art, local creativity, and environmentally responsible practices. Food vendors are selected to complement the artistic experience and enhance visitor enjoyment.

Participation is subject to application review and availability.

FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

All food vendors must comply with the following requirements in order to participate:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (MANDATORY PRIOR TO EVENT)

Selected vendors must submit:

Valid Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- Must name Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. and the City of Greensboro as additional insured parties
Proof of City of Greensboro Food Inspection Approval
Accepted Food Vendor Agreement
Full payment of vendor fees by the stated deadline

Failure to provide required documentation by the deadline may result in forfeiture of participation.

FOOD & PACKAGING GUIDELINES

Greensboro Beautiful is committed to reducing environmental impact. As such:

Styrofoam containers are strictly prohibited at all events
Vendors are strongly encouraged to use compostable, recyclable, or reusable service ware whenever possible
Vendors are responsible for maintaining a clean and sustainable booth area throughout the event

FEES & PAYMENT

Vendor space fees will be outlined in the acceptance notice
Payment is due within ten (10) days of acceptance unless otherwise specified
All vendor fees are non-refundable
Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in forfeiture of booth space

SETUP & EVENT OPERATIONS

Vendor check-in and load-in instructions will be provided upon acceptance
All vendors must comply with assigned setup times and designated booth locations
Vendors are responsible for providing all equipment, including tents, tables, cooking equipment, and generators if needed
All equipment must meet applicable City of Greensboro fire and safety codes
Generators, if used, must be operated safely and within designated guidelines

HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

All vendors must comply with:

City of Greensboro health regulations
North Carolina food service and safety requirements
Event safety protocols established by Greensboro Beautiful staff

Vendors are solely responsible for maintaining proper permits, licenses, and compliance with all applicable laws.

LIABILITY

Participation is at the vendor’s own risk. Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro are not responsible for loss, theft, damage, injury, or accidents occurring before, during, or after the event.

ACCEPTANCE & COMMUNICATION

Vendor applications are reviewed as part of a competitive selection process
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance
All official communication will be conducted via email
Vendors are responsible for monitoring the email address provided in their application

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Amanda Garner
Director, Greensboro Beautiful
[email protected]
[email protected]

2026 Art in the Arboretum - Food Vendor Application

Food Vendor Payment - Art in the Arboretum

Company
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name(Required)
First Last
Trade Name (if applicable)
Email(Required)
Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Event-day Phone(Required)
Check One(Required)
- Food Truck
- Booth/Tent
Please list all food items you will be selling(Required)
Please list the purpose of items requested above. If requesting electricity (tents/booths only), please list exactly what types and how many electrical appliances/items you plan to use.
Please let us know if your window is on the left or right of the vehicle if you are a food truck.
Please list any special requests or needs. We will do our best to accomodate your request, but know that due to the nature of the outdoor garden setting, we may not be able to honor all requests.
Please upload a copy of your Certificate of Insurance listing Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro as additional insured.(Required)
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Clicking yes below will be the equivalent of your signature.(Required)
I have read and agree to abide by all participation requirements for food vendors. By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that I participate in this event at my own risk. I understand that Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro are not responsible for any theft, damage, loss, or injury that may occur before, during, or after the event. I understand that all food vendors are required to provide a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro as additional insured parties, as well as proof of current City of Greensboro food inspection approval prior to participation in the event. Failure to provide these documents by the required deadline may result in forfeiture of participation. I acknowledge that Styrofoam containers are strictly prohibited at all Greensboro Beautiful events, and I agree to use approved eco-friendly food service packaging. I understand that a vendor fee is required and must be paid no later than August 22, 2026 if I am accepted as a vendor. I understand that all vendor fees are non-refundable and that there are no rain dates for this event. In the event of inclement weather or event cancellation, Greensboro Beautiful may, at its discretion, offer a credit toward a future event of equal or lesser value.
Product Name
- Food Vendor no electricity
- Food Vendor with electricity
Total
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FOOD VENDOR INFORMATION

2026 Art in the Arboretum - Food Vendor Application

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