Vendors & Food Trucks
Interested in being part of WinterFest Downtown Dover? We welcome non-profit organizations and food vendors who want to engage with the community and help create an unforgettable winter weekend in downtown Dover. Explore the opportunities below to learn how to get involved.
Non-Profit Vendors
Community Engagement Inside The Hive
28 W. Loockerman Street
WinterFest Downtown Dover welcomes local non-profit organizations to participate inside The Hive during the festival weekend. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community, share your mission, and be part of one of Downtown Dover’s signature winter events.
Vendor Details:
Participation is for both days of the event
- Friday, January 16: 3:00 – 6:30 PM
- Saturday, January 17: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
Vendors are asked to be open for business during all advertised festival hours
Each vendor will be provided with:
- One 6’ skirted table
- Two chairs
Vendors should plan to arrive 20–30 minutes before opening hours for setup
- Friday arrival suggested by 2:30 PM
- Saturday arrival suggested by 11:30 AM
Registration & Fee:
Non-profit vendors will register through our secure link
https://buy.stripe.com/3cI6oJdsAapK6JJ0rO08g07
The registration fee will be waived for those vendors who choose to sponsor the event at any level. (See https://winterfestdowntowndover.com/become-a-partner/ for options.) When registering, use promo code COMP.
Questions?
Please contact Event Coordinator Ben Schlegel
ben@bsideevents.com
302-307-6687
Food Trucks & Food Vendors
Fueling the Festival Experience
WinterFest Downtown Dover features a curated selection of food trucks and food vendors as part of the festival experience. To ensure a great mix for attendees and alignment with City of Dover guidelines and downtown businesses, food vendors are selected through an inquiry and approval process.
Important Information:
Food vendors are required to participate during festival hours:
- Friday, January 16: 3:00 –7:30PM
- Saturday, January 17: 12:00 – 6:30 PM
Food truck locations will be designated within the event footprint, with primary placement at The Biggs Museum
All food vendors must be City of Dover-approved and are subject to the availability of space
To support downtown merchants, some menu or category limitations may apply.
How to Apply:
At this time, food vendors are asked to submit an inquiry directly rather than registering online.
Please email Event Coordinator Ben Schlegel with:
- Business name
- Primary contact name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Brief description of menu or food offerings
- Any special setup needs (power, space, etc.)
Contact Event Coordinator Ben Schlegel
ben@bsideevents.com
302-307-6687
Approved food vendors will receive the next steps, including payment details and logistics.