WAKE FOREST, NC – The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is now accepting applications from food vendors interested in participating in 2026 PRCR events, such as Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park, Fireworks Spectacular, Concerts in the Park, Halloween Boo Bash, and more. The online application is available through Saturday, Jan. 31, at https://bit.ly/WFPRCRFoodVendors.
Participating food vendors are required to obtain all necessary Wake County permits, including a Mobile Food Unit (MFU) permit or Temporary Food Event (TFE) permit. Each vendor must also complete a background screening and provide a copy of its Certificate of Insurance designating the Town of Wake Forest as an additional insured for the event date and a copy of automobile liability insurance. A minimum of $1 million in insurance is required for both.
The PRCR Department will notify selected food vendors by Tuesday, Feb. 17. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFPRCRFoodVendors or contact PRCR Special Events Coordinator Casey Weidner at 919-435-9555 or cweidner@wakeforestnc.gov.