Vendor Application
Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend (Sept 25-27, 2026) offers food and retail vendors, nonprofits, and other businesses the opportunity to set up shop on the boardwalk during the busiest weekend of the year – attracting more than 400,000 visitors to the Virginia Beach oceanfront – all people ready to interact with your brand.
While we offer many types of vending opportunities, product types/concepts that will not be permitted at Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend include, but are not limited to: Politics, Religion, Gambling, Psychic Readings, Animals, Tobacco Products (including Vape), CBD, Hemp Products, and Alcohol
Completion of this application does not guarantee a space on the Neptune Festival Boardwalk.
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026 @ 11:59PM EST
Application Details
The fee for submitting a Neptune Festival Vendor Application is $50 and is non-refundable.
Complete the form below, and submit for payment processing. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. Please be sure to provide all contact information required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for inclusion in the Festival. You will be notified at a later date by email of your acceptance or non-acceptance into the Festival.
Non-profit spaces are limited to 10’ X 10’. Please ensure your operation will fit within this footprint. All organizations will be located at the discretion of the Vendor Committee.
Sizing & Pricing
Food Vendor (Tent Operation)
10′ x 10′ - $1,700
10′ x 20′ - $3,400
Food Vendor (Food Truck/Enclosed Trailer)
10′ x 10′ - $1,600
10′ x 20′ - $3,200
10' x 25' - $4,200
Non-Food Vendor
10′ x 10′ - $1,500
10′ x 20′ - $3,000
10' x 25' - $3,600
Exhibitor
10' x 20' - $4,500
Non-Profits
10' x 10' - In Kind Donation (Provide Volunteers for Neptune's 8k Race and/or Grand Parade during Boardwalk Weekend) — Limited Availability
Tent Rental
You may rent a tent that will be on your site when you arrive. For all tent rentals, contact Perfect Event Rentals at (757) 428-5987 or www.perfecteventrentals.com.
Vendor Application
In order for your application to be submitted, this form must be filled out completely and the $50 application fee below processed successfully.
A confirmation email will be sent upon completion of application.