The Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival welcomes a limited number of food vendors offering quality food, beverages, and desserts to festival attendees. Food vendors are selected to provide a variety of options while maintaining a high-quality experience for guests.

 

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

To apply as a food vendor for the Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival, please complete the following steps:

  • Submit the completed application.

  • Pay the application/booth fee by mailing a check or by sending payment through PayPal to crosstiefestival@gmail.com.

  • Email three photos of your food, booth setup, or products to crosstiefestival@gmail.com for review.

  • Send a headshot or business logo (if applicable) for festival promotional and social media use.

Food vendors and their guests will be invited to attend the Crosstie Patron’s Party on Friday evening. Vendors are welcome to contribute an item, gift certificate, or service to the event’s silent auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Delta Arts Alliance and help fund scholarships for aspiring artists. Please contact the Food Vendor Chair with any questions. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate indoor location has been secured.

Food Vendor Fees & Requirements

Food Vendor Booth Fee: $100

Snow Cones, Candy, and/or Baked Goods Vendors: $50

  • Vendor setup begins at 6:00 AM on April 18

    All vendors must be fully set up by 8:45 AM

    Festival hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Vendors may not begin breakdown until the festival closing.

  • Limited electricity is available.

    Vendors must bring:

    • Heavy-duty extension cords

    • Any necessary adapters

  • Vendors are responsible for:

    • Keeping their area clean

    • Removing all trash and grease

    • Leaving the space as it was found

  • Check payable to Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival

    Mail payment to:

    Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival

    P.O. Box 1064

    Cleveland, MS 38732

    PayPal to crosstiefestival@gmail.com

  • Food vendors must also provide:

    • Valid Mississippi Temporary Food Permit or proof of application

    • Certificate of Liability Insurance (if applicable)

    • All required health department compliance