Vendor Information + Application

Join us for an exciting day of fun, food, and community at the Pickles & Paws Event, where you can showcase your business to a lively crowd of families, animal lovers, and festival-goers. Whether you’re an artisan vendor or a food truck, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Artisan Vendors

**NOTE:: If you are a promotional vendor (not selling a tangible item or service), then you must submit a sponsorship request.
Sponsorship information and requests can be made by CLICKING HERE.

We are looking for talented artisans to join our festival and share their unique creations with attendees. If you specialize in handmade or pre-packaged goods, we’d love to have you! Here’s what you need to know:

Artisan Vendor Fee:

• $50 vendor fee
• $50 value of donated items for our raffle basket auction (please ensure your items are in a basket or cellophane bag, tied
with a ribbon, and valued at a minimum of $50)

Guidelines:

• We allow a maximum of 2-3 vendors per category to maintain variety and ensure a balanced shopping experience. For
example, we may accept up to 3 jewelry vendors as long as their product offerings differ.
• Acceptance is case-by-case, and applications will be reviewed upon submission.
• Application & Payment: Complete the vendor application and submit the $50 fee to have your submission reviewed. If
you are not selected, your fee will be refunded.
• Raffle Donation: Your donation items should be dropped off on the day of the event with your business name and contact
information clearly attached. Please send a list of your donated items and their values to us at least 10 days before the
event.

Pre-packaged Food Vendors (considered artisan vendors): If you are selling pre-packaged food, you must provide either a 20c license or a Home Processor’s Certificate.

Food Trucks

If you have a food truck offering delicious eats, this is your chance to showcase your culinary creations to a hungry crowd. Here’s what you need to know:

Vendor Fee:

• $300 for food trucks
• Refund Policy: If your application is not accepted, your fee will be refunded.

Category Guidelines:

• We accept one food truck per category, so please reach out to us at info@picklesandpaws.com to ensure your
category is available before applying.
• All food trucks serving food for on-site consumption must have a Temporary Vendor Permit from the Suffolk County
Department of Health or hold a 2-year Annual Permit.

Insurance Requirements:

All vendors (both artisan and food truck) are required, as per Suffolk County to have insurance coverage for the event, list specific entities as additionally insured and make them certificate holders. Please ensure your insurance meets the following criteria:

General Liability Insurance:

• $1,000,000 per occurrence
• $2,000,000 aggregate coverage

Certificate Holders (2):

1. County of Suffolk 2. Wonderland Tails Rescue
   C/O Department of Parks PO BOX 180
   P.O. Box 144 Calverton, NY 11933
   West Sayville, NY 11796

Food Truck Specifics:

Food trucks must also provide Automobile Liability insurance:

• $500,000 combined single limit or 500/500 split limit for vehicles used on-site during the event.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited to be part of this incredible event and think your business would be a perfect fit, please submit your application and payment today! Don’t forget to include all necessary documentation, including your insurance certificates, for a smooth review process.

We can’t wait to have you as part of the Pickles & Paws event family, where paws and pickles come together for an unforgettable day!

For any questions or additional information, please reach out to info@picklesandpaws.com.