Vendor Information
We're are pumped about Pride Fest this year! The festivities will include a Friday night parade on Gay Street, Saturday Pride Fest at World’s Fair Park, and a Sunday market at the Pride center, celebrating the two year anniversary of the Knox Pride Community & Outreach Center.
Please read all information thoroughly and if you have questions, please contact info@knoxpride.com.
Timing: 12-8pm on Saturday 10/7 @ World’s Fair Park (525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902)
12pm-4pm on Sunday, 10/8 @ Sam Duff Park (4060 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920)
Setup will be from 7:30am - 11am on October 7, 2023 and at 9am on Sunday, October 8th.
If you have a complex or lengthy setup/tear down, please contact us to discuss your options.
No vehicles allowed on the World’s Fair Park lawn!!
Tear down will beginning immediately after the closing of each day’s festivities. .
Power (Additional $75): (in several voltages/amp combinations) is available on the lawn. Please note, power is not readily available at the Pride Center on Sunday, 10/8. If you are in need of power for the Sunday market, please reach out to us in advance to see if accommodations can be provided.
Beverages: Any food vendor may offer bottled water or sodas but they must be products offered by the Pepsi Co family. Food vendors may NOT offer alcoholic beverages.
Load In: Again, starting at 7:30am on Saturday 10/8, vendors will be permitted to move into their booths. Please plan accordingly. If you are a food vendor with a truck or trailer we can discuss the options. Sunday load-in will be from 9am - 11am @ Sam Duff Park (by the Pride Center).
At no time can a vehicle block any road! KPD has little tolerance for this, and PrideFest is not responsible for the resulting consequences. You have been warned.
Load Out: Vendors are encouraged to stay for the entire festival, but if you need to leave early, please keep in mind that we will not allow vehicles onto the event premises while we have guests, it’s just not safe. DO NOT DUMP ICE OR WATER on the grass (the ice may kill the grass), it should be dumped on storm drains or pavement.
Food Vendors: We are enlisting a $15 cap on food combos.
All beverage products must be from the Official Soda Sponsor's family of brands (Pepsi Co).
Knox Pride will exclusively be selling beer.
Food vendors may sell bottled water, but it must be from the Sponsor's family. Please note however that other vendors may be giving water away while their supplies last.
Please keep in mind that there are City and PBA regulations that must be accommodated (especially if you will be cooking food) to protect the park itself and keep everyone safe.
There is a Food truck ordinance for the City of Knoxville. Details can be found here. It is the responsibility of Vendors to get any permits required by the City.
If you are cooking (anything) you must have a working fire extinguisher. The fire marshal will be on site to ensure compliance.
Do not store food containers (including plastic ones) directly on the grass. Use a pallet or crate (soda crates are popular) to elevate your containers.
If you are not cooking in a truck\trailer you must have an absorbent mat under the cooking equipment to protect the grass.
You must not dump anything hot or frozen directly on the grass, this includes: oil, ashes, ice, etc..
If you have a truck or trailer that you vend from we’ll need to discuss your requirements so we can work you into the layout.
Costs: As Knox Pride is a non-profit organization, we strive to keep all costs low. Your fee gets you a 10×10 booth space, but you will need to provide your own tent, table, chairs, or any other setup items that you may need. If you have special needs for your area, please make sure you contact us to discuss your options. Deadline for registration is August 27th.
Non-Profit organizations: $50
For Profit organizations: $300 (Saturday & Sunday)
For Profit organizations: $35 (Sunday Only)
Food Vendors: $450 (Saturday Only)
Electricity Access (Saturday Only): $75
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you this year at Pride!