Vending Opportunities
There are over 100 events taking place in Newark’s downtown parks throughout the summer season. Vending at events can provide you with plenty of opportunities to maximize your reach and spread brand awareness in your local community.
The Newark City Parks application for special event vendors is for anyone interested in vending at events at any of Newark’s Downtown parks. To begin this process, please complete this form.
There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 for each applicant. You will be given instructions once your form has been reviewed. Please note: A completed application does not guarantee vendor approval.
Vendor Fee Structure:
- Individual Events: $50 each
- 10-Event Package: $400 total
- House Music Package: $490 for 14 events (Afterwork Wednesdays + Riverfront House)
If you are applying to vend at events in any of the five downtown Newark parks — Military Park, Harriet Tubman Square, Mulberry Commons, Lincoln Park, or Riverfront Park — please do not go to City Hall for vendor registration or information.
Instead, contact our team directly by calling (201) 341-8311 or emailing us at:
vendors@newarkcityparks.org or hello@newarkcityparks.org
Please Note:
- Do not sign up for any event until you have received confirmation from Newark City Parks Foundation staff.
- We only manage events in the five downtown parks listed above. If your event is elsewhere in the city, you will need to contact the appropriate department or agency directly.
This helps ensure that all vendor applications are properly coordinated and approved for your intended event. Thank you for your cooperation!
Questions? Email vendors@newarkcityparks.org for assistance. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Our vendor checklist can be found here: Vendor Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
To become an approved vendor for an event in one of the five downtown city parks, you need to fulfill certain requirements:
Merchandise vendors with a Peddlers License should complete the vendor application and submit it to NCPF. Once approved, they will be invoiced for a $50 vendor fee.
Food vendors without a Peddlers License must complete an inspection by the health department and, if applicable, the fire department.
Vendors licensed in another municipality need to submit their documentation for review and may require further inspections. In all cases, the $50 vendor fee is invoiced and can be paid by credit card, check, or money order.
There is a $50.00 non-refundable vendor fee.
No tobacco, no alcohol, and no THC products.
Generally, electricity is not provided for vendors at events in Downtown Newark parks. However, it is recommended to reach out to Newark City Parks or the specific event organizers for confirmation and any potential exceptions.
Vendors are advised to utilize street parking in the surrounding area or explore nearby parking lots or garages, following any applicable parking regulations and restrictions. It is recommended to plan ahead and arrive early to secure a suitable parking spot.
Vendors are typically responsible for bringing their own equipment, including tables, chairs, generators, and pop-up tents. Newark City Parks may not provide these items. It is recommended that vendors come prepared with their own setup equipment.
The act of depositing or disposing of oil and any other food or cooking byproducts within the premises of the park is strictly prohibited.
It is mandatory for each and every vendor engaged in business activities within said park to possess and maintain an individual receptacle designated for the disposal of waste materials.
Food Vendor Checklist (all documents must be current):
- Food Handler’s Certificate for every food handler
- “Satisfactory” Health Department placard for truck/trailer/cart
- Current Newark Peddler’s License (if applicable)
- Commissary kitchen agreement + placard (for off-site prepared drinks)
- Business placard or NJ Cottage Food Permit or commissary docs (for baked goods)
- HACCP plan + inspection + placard (for pre-bottled raw juices)
- Consistent vendor/business name across all documents
- Food Handler’s Certificate for every food handler
Health Department (Food Safety): 973-733-7592
Fire Safety & Inspection Checklist:
- Type 1 Fire Permit (enclosed mobile food trucks) two business days prior
- Exhaust hood + fixed suppression system inspection within 6 months
- “K”-type extinguisher (for deep fryers) + portable extinguisher with valid tag
- Propane tank & hose inspection, secure mounting, proper venting
- Type 1 Fire Permit (enclosed mobile food trucks) two business days prior
Fire Prevention Office: 973-733-7495
