Toledo Pride is hosting food vendors for our 17th annual festival, August 14-16, 2026, at Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. If you have a Golden Ticket, that means you are a food truck or vendor who has worked with us before and you can add your code below. We are working on a Waitlist/Cancellation list, if you are interested in becoming a food vendor, please fill out the info below. Both close August 1, 2026.
The Golden Ticket.
Reserved for returning food vendors and partner restaurants invited by the Food & Beverage Coordinator. If you've received a 2026 Golden Ticket code, enter it below to access the application form.
Welcome back.
Join the waitlist.
Food vendor spaces are limited, but we'll review every waitlist submission. Apply by August 1, 2026 and we'll reach out as openings appear. New vendors and first-time applicants are welcome.
Get in line.
Health Department permits
All food vendors must hold a current Toledo-Lucas County Health Department temporary food service license and provide proof of insurance with their application. Mobile food units must include current operating permits.
Gated event - carry in / carry out
This is a gated event. No cars are allowed inside the event during festival hours. Plan your setup and teardown around park access windows. Bring hand carts if needed.
Setup, hours, & teardown
Vendors must be completely set up no later than 11:30 AM. Festival opens at noon. Hours run noon to 7 PM with an option to extend to 10 PM. Indicate your departure time on the form.
Power & water
Limited electricity is available on request - indicate amperage needs on your application. Gas-powered generators are not permitted due to noise and fume restrictions. No on-site water hookups; bring what you need.
Booth & weights
No structure may exceed 15 feet in height. Tents must be weighted with 40 pounds per leg. Stakes are not permitted on park grounds. Toledo Pride has final determination over booth placement.
Cleanup & deposits
If your space is left with garbage, grease, debris, or weights, your business is liable for a $50 cleanup fee. Grease must be contained and removed by you - no disposal in park trash.
Cancellations & refunds
Cancel before August 1, 2026 for a full refund. Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.
Non-discrimination
By applying, you and your business affirm Toledo Pride's mission - to celebrate and educate the LGBTQIA+ community in Toledo and surrounding areas while advocating for equal rights for all. You affirm that your business does not discriminate in hiring, employment, participation, or services based on the fact or perception of a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, disability, or HIV / AIDS status.