The Festival is seeking vendors for all of our live events on the New Haven Green. We will actively market the presence of vendors at the Festival and make ice available for purchase.

When: Vending hours vary daily but generally begin 1 hour before our first Main Stage performance every day. Times shown in the application include 1 hour for set up and inspection. ALL vendors will be required to remain on Temple Street or on the adjacent chip path from set up until the end of the events.
Where: Temple Street between Elm & Chapel or the adjacent chip path on week days.
Rate: No Charge

*PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications from City Licensed Vendors and are not accepting applications from vendors who require tents or running water.

FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
NON-FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

Please include with this application copies of all required documents listed below. Applications without necessary documentation will not be considered.

1. Current City of New Haven Food Vendor License
Information on licensing can be obtained from New Haven Department of Buildings and Permits (Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 1:00PM) Permit processing takes approximately 2 weeks

New Haven Department of Buildings & Permits
200 Orange Street, 5th FL
New Haven CT 06510
(203) 946 8388

2. Certificate of Insurance
Comprehensive General Liability coverage for not less than $1,000,000.00.
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas must be named as additionally insured for the period of vending.

*PLEASE NOTE: This is an application for space—not a contract. We try hard to vary the offerings to our patrons. We will review all complete applications and will let you know by in advance if we can accommodate you. No deposit is required at this time. If accepted, vendors will attend a meeting and the entire fee will be due at that time. Fees must be paid by cash, credit card, or money order. We no longer accept checks.