2026 New England VegFest Sponsor Application

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Become a sponsor of the 2026 New England VegFest! The event will take place at Worcester State University (WSU) in Worcester, MA, from 12pm-5pm (preview hour at 11am) on Sunday, April 26th, 2026.

The festival takes place in and around the WSU Wellness Center, offering a large indoor Exhibit Hall and upper track as well as an outdoor green area. Sponsors generally have their first pick of exhibit space, with options for premium placement based on sponsor level.

View our Sponsor levels for information about sponsorship benefits at each level for organizations. For Individual Sponsorships (for individuals, supporters, families, and influencers, fill out our Individual Sponsorship Form.) If you have questions about sponsorship, contact us.

Vendor Regulations (applies to all Exhibitors & Sponsors)

We are excited to welcome your organization to the 2026 NEVF! Please note the following information applicable to all vendors:

  • EVENT TIME: The event goes from 12pm to 5pm (with an 11am-12pm preview hour for VIP attendees.) Vendors MUST keep their booth set-up until 5pm for the safety and respect of all guests, staff, and volunteers.
  • LOAD-IN & BREAK-DOWN: Vendor load-in & set-up is in the morning between the hours of 730am~930am. Vendors must be set up by 10:30am and prepared to take customers at 11am. (Additional vendor load-in details are emailed approximately 15~30 days before the event date.) All exhibitors must stay set-up until 5:00pm, even if sold out. This is for the safety of our guests as well as respect for other vendors, attendees, and event organizers. 
  • FOOD PERMIT REGULATIONS:
    • Food permits are required for all vendors selling or sampling fresh food or beverages, and/or food or beverages prepared outside of a commercial kitchen.
    • The food permit is the vendors responsibility and must be obtained online from the City of Worcester. The deadline to apply is 03/26/26, which is 30 days prior to the event date.
    • We ask that food vendors keep us updated on their permit application and email us a copy of their permit once received. As space is limited, food & beverage vendors without an approved permit by Monday, April 13th, (2 weeks prior to the event date,) may have their space forfeited without refund. 
  • FIRE & GENERATOR REGULATIONS:
    • Food vendors are not permitted to cook with open flames indoors. However, warming with chafing dishes indoors is permitted.
    • Food vendors who are cooking may need to pass a fire inspection before their temporary food permit can be issued. Fire Prevention contact info is included in the permit application and will appear if the vendor checks the mobile vehicle box.
    • Food vendors doing ANY type of hot cooking must bring a fire extinguisher and have it within reach of their booth. 
    • Propane is not permitted at WSU unless it is directly part of a food truck.
    • Generators are permitted outdoors. Generators must be isolated with guards, fencing or enclosure, as well as be 12' from mobile or temporary cooking operations as well as buildings.
    • Vendors using flammable or combustible liquids may need to obtain a flammable storage permit. 
  • COMPOST & WASTE REGULATIONS:
    • All NEVF vendors are required to use BPI-certified compostable materials for sampling and serving food. This includes plates, to-go containers, utensils, napkins, cups, straws, sampling cups, and all other disposables. CLICK HERE to learn more about our compost regulations. 
    • NEVF is not able to handle recycling for large quantities of product shipment boxes; if you have boxes to be recycled, please take them with you when you leave.
    • Dumping of liquids, cooking oils, or food waste is not permitted on festival grounds or in outdoors drains or waterways. 
  • SPACE CONSIDERATIONS:
    • Standard booth spaces are 10ft x 10ft for both indoor and outdoor spots. 
    • All food trucks must be outside.
    • No vehicles are permitted to drive into the building.
    • Electricity is available indoors only.
    • Outdoors vendors can cook inside a food truck, or powered by a generator.
    • Tents that fit within a 10x10 space are permitted outdoors, (and indoors with prior approval.)
    • Non-profits with spaces on the track may not bring tents.
    • All tents and large displays must be weighted. No stakes. 
  • PRODUCT POLICIES:
    • VEGAN POLICY: All products or services sold, offered, or advertised at this event must be vegan, and not tested on animals. 
    • Vendors are not able to have any products containing alcohol, or cannabis at the festival per venue regulations.
    • Controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and items prohibited by state or federal laws may not be sold, advertised, or possessed at NEVF.
  • ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS: Expanded and additional regulations are specified clearly in our Exhibitor Agreement, to be signed with your application. These regulations apply to exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and all staff or volunteers of your group. We may also send additional regulations or considerations closer to the event date, or that are specific to vendor type or location.

If you have questions, contact us.

2026 New England VegFest Sponsor Application

The form below is an application only and does not guarantee acceptance in the 2026 festival. We will notify all vendors of acceptance in a timely manner. If we are unable to accommodate you, we will process a refund for your fee.

Note: Once you have filled out the form, please be sure to keep this web page up until you see a confirmation message at the bottom of the page. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please contact manda@vegfest.org. If a partial form is filled out, we will contact you.

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If you are interested in our “Presenting Sponsor” level, please email manda@vegfest.org. If interested in our Individual Sponsorships for persons who are not organizations, please return to the previous page and click Individual Sponsorship.

Event Information

Tell us how you’ll be participating in VegFest (distributing literature, sampling food, selling merchandise, etc.) *Or contact us to discuss donating your exhibitor space to an approved non-profit!*
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    Sponsor & Exhibitor Agreement

    1. This contract for participation in New England VegFest shall not become binding by the Exhibitor / Sponsor and VegFest, Inc. until the application has been signed by VegFest, Inc. and written confirmation has been sent to you via mail or e-mail.
    2. Exhibitors shall be responsible for the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of their exhibit. Garbage and recycling containers shall be provided; all refuse must be placed in the appropriate containers. A $50 cleaning fee may be charged for exhibition spaces not left clean, as determined by VegFest, Inc.
    3. Booth setup may begin two hours before the event’s public start time, and Exhibitors should be finished with setup 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Exhibitors who do not arrive within their assigned setup time may not be admitted to New England VegFest.
    4. Exhibitors must remain at their exhibition space from the start of the event until the end. Exhibitors must vacate the premises no later than one hour after the end of the event. Failure to do so may result in the Exhibitor for any additional costs incurred.
    5. All Exhibitors must have signage clearly identifying the name of their business or organization.
    6. Exhibit space may not be shared or sublet without the express written consent of VegFest, Inc.
    7. Exhibitors and Sponsors agree to make no claim for any reason against VegFest, Inc., our volunteers, or our venue for lost, stolen, or damaged goods, nor any injury to themselves, their employees or volunteers, or event attendees. Exhibitors and Sponsors agree to indemnify event coordinators, VegFest, Inc., and the host venue against litigation and hold themselves harmless for any liability arising out of the exhibitor or sponsor’s participation in the event. Exhibitors and sponsors agree to accept full responsibility for any such loss, theft, or damage of goods, or injury caused or experienced by the exhibitor or sponsor.
    8. In order to distribute or sell prepared foods, the exhibitor must first be approved by VegFest, Inc. as a food vendor. All food vendors are responsible for acquiring any required food or health permits.
    9. No Exhibitor shall exhibit any merchandise or service other than those specified in the application. All product displays, literature, or other materials muse meet VegFest, Inc.’s guidelines as described in item 10, and are subject to VegFest Inc.’s approval.
    10. All products sold, offered, or advertised at the event must be Vegan (containing no animal products or byproducts of any kind). Non-food items should not be tested on animals, and should be free of animal derivatives such as fur, leather, silk, lanolin, gelatin, etc. Books and literature may not promote the use of any animal products.
    11. Selling or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
    12. Should any contingency interrupt or prevent the holding of the event, VegFest, Inc. shall in no way be liable to the Exhibitor or Sponsor. Registration fees are non-refundable, as they are used to cover the cost of the event venue, liability insurance, etc.
    13. Exhibit space not occupied by the end of the setup time will be considered a no-show, and the space will be deemed forfeited. The space may be reassigned or used by VegFest, Inc. without notice. Set up times will be sent out by event organizers prior to the event.
    14. Any Exhibitor/Sponsor engaging in harassment or discrimination based on race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, deafness, blindness, national origin, religious creed, physical or mental disability, or ancestry is subject to penalty.
    15. The Exhibitor / Sponsor shall not (a) commit any nuisance; (b) cause any unusual smoke or odor to emanate from their space; (c) do anything which would interfere with the effectiveness of any utility of VegFest, Inc., nor interfere with free access or passage to the facilities of the New England VegFest, Inc.; (d) interfere with the effectiveness or accessibility to the electricity; (e) do or permit to be done any act which might invalidate any insurance policy carried by VegFest, Inc. or our venue.
    16. Failure of the Exhibitor / Sponsor to comply in any respect with the terms, conditions, rules, or regulations of this agreement shall result in the termination of the rights of the Exhibitor / Sponsor.
    17. VegFest, Inc. reserves the right to restrict exhibits to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display. VegFest, Inc. shall have the final decision as to what constitutes a proper exhibit and such decision shall be final and binding. If for any reason any exhibit or its contents are deemed objectionable by VegFest, Inc., the exhibit may be moved or removed. This provision includes persons, things, conduct, printed materials, or any item or attire that VegFest, Inc. may consider objectionable to VegFest’s intent. VegFest, Inc. further reserves the right to relocate exhibits when such relocation is necessary to maintain the character and/or good order of the VegFest.
    18. Returned checks are subject to a $35 penalty fee.
    19. VegFest, Inc. reserves the right to decline any application at its discretion.