We anticipate over 200,000 visitors and residents enjoying the Street Fair this year.

Sorry, no pets or animals are allowed for any purpose at the Street Fair due to city ordinance.

We will try and continue the Street Fair in rain and wind unless it becomes hazardous. In hazardous situations, we recommend vendors shutting down their booths temporarily.

To be considered as a vendor for the Street Fair, you must complete the online application and submit the non-refundable $25 application fee. After you submit the application, you will receive a confirmation email. Your application will not be considered until all requested documents and photos are submitted. Current insurance information is not needed until you receive an acceptance notification.

The North Carolina Azalea Festival Street Fair Committee is made up of volunteers who donate their time, energy, and resources each year to make the Street Fair a success. Applications are reviewed in order, and preference is given to vendors who have submitted all required documentation and photos.

We welcome a wide variety of vendors at the Street Fair. If you offer a unique, well-made product, we encourage you to apply.

The Street Fair application is online only. If you do not have a computer at home, we recommend using your local library. If you still need help, please call our office and we will help you complete the application.

Food Vendor: Sells food prepared and cooked on-site and must meet all Health Department and fire safety standards.

Arts and Crafts Vendor: Handmade or self-produced goods only. Resale of mass-produced or third-party items is not allowed.

Commercial Vendor, Small Business: Locally owned businesses with storefronts or services, not franchises or national chains.

Commercial Vendor, National Brand: Corporations, franchises, or nationally recognized brands.

501(c)(3) Non-Profit: Registered charitable nonprofits that must submit IRS designation.

Street Fair Zone Vendor: Businesses with permanent addresses inside the Street Fair Zone and placed near the storefront when possible.

Please review the application homepage for pricing details for each vendor category.

Placement is based on a first-pay, first-served basis for vendors who have paid in full. The Street Fair layout can change due to construction or other logistical needs, so vendors may need to be relocated on-site.

Yes. Every vendor must have an NC sales tax ID, whether you live in North Carolina or another state. You can get one by completing the NC-BR form with the North Carolina Department of Revenue online or by calling 1-877-252-3052.

You will be notified by the Street Fair team within 2 to 4 weeks of submission whether you have been accepted or denied. If you are approved, you will receive directions on how to pay. Spots are not final until payment is made in full. Food vendors may wait longer for approvals.

We appreciate your patience as applications are reviewed.

Vendors may be denied for a variety of reasons, and in many cases the decision has nothing to do with product quality. The goal is to create a diverse, well-balanced Street Fair with a strong variety of vendors and merchandise.

To avoid oversaturation, the Festival limits the number of vendors selling similar products. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, later applications may be denied or waitlisted if a category is already full. A limited number of spaces are also reserved for out-of-state vendors.

The Festival does not accept thrift stores, knock-off or counterfeit brands, or political or issue-based vendors.

Your booth payment covers your space at the Street Fair. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, tents, and signage.

Food Vendors: 10x10 booth ($900), 10x20 booth ($1,800)

Arts and Crafts: 10x10 booth ($350), 10x20 booth ($700)

Commercial, Small Business: 10x10 booth ($650), 10x20 booth ($1,300)

Commercial, National Brand: 10x10 booth ($1,300), 10x20 booth ($2,600)

501(c)(3) Nonprofit: 10x10 booth ($100). Additional booth space is charged at the Arts and Crafts rate.

Street Fair Business Zone: 10x10 booth ($200)

Electricity add-ons for non-food vendors: First 120V circuit ($75), each additional 120V ($50). Vendors who purchase electricity must provide their own 100-foot cord and fire extinguisher.

If your business wants a larger presence at the Street Fair, sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Vendors typically accept cash or check. If you can accept credit or debit cards through iSquare or another device, that is also allowed. Vendors are responsible for their own PCI compliance.

The Hotel Ballast is the closest property to the Street Fair and serves as the Azalea Festival headquarters during the Festival. Rooms fill quickly, so reserve early.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront is another nearby option.

About 2 weeks before the Festival, vendors will receive an email with Street Fair details and the vendor check-in process. At check-in on Friday morning, vendors will also receive a Street Fair map, their vendor permit, and booth location.

Refunds are not given for cancellations. Under severe circumstances, a refund may be approved if the Festival is notified in advance.

Yes. If you are interested in sponsoring the Street Fair, please contact streetfair@ncazaleafestival.org.

The North Carolina Azalea Festival includes more than 50 events. Visit ncazaleafestival.org for event information.