Food Truck Vendor
Feed the music lovers! We’re opening limited outdoor spaces for food truck vendors ready to serve up delicious bites that match the festival’s energy and soul. From local favorites to gourmet street eats, your menu could be the crowd’s next craving.
Food Truck Participation & Requirements
Required Documentation:
Food truck vendors must provide the following in order to participate:
● Mobile Food Truck License
● Mobile Reciprocity License (if applicable)
The following should be readily available: Food Handler Permits for ALL Staff, Food Truck Facility Permit, Business License, Commissary Agreement for off-site food preparation, Fire Safety Certificates, Proof of Insurance, and Maryland Sales Tax Permit
We are excited to expand MAJF to include up to 3 food truck vendors.
● Food Truck Fee: $650
● Operating Hours: Begins at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 13 and concludes at 10:00pm on Sunday, February 15. Food trucks must operate through 10:00 p.m. on February 13–15.
Application Deadlines
● To be listed in the Festival Program, applications must be received by January 15, 2026 with product description.
● Applications received after this date may still be considered but will not appear in the printed program.
Vendors from 2022–2024 with no major product changes do not need to resubmit descriptions or images, though photos of your intended display are strongly encouraged.
Important Notes
● Similar vendors may be located near each other; exact placement cannot be guaranteed.
● Product/Art vendors may not sell food or beverages.
● Vendors must staff their booth during all festival hours.
● Professional signage is required (no handwritten signs).
● No music, tobacco, or drug-related products permitted.
● Food from the food trucks is permitted at all stages of the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, except at the JAM Stage inside Cooper’s Mill Restaurant, where outside food is not allowed.
● Once accepted, vendor fees are non-refundable.
Logistics
Setup: Friday, February 13, from 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (must be ready by 6:00 p.m.)
Festival Hours: Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday until 10:00 p.m.
Cleanup: Vendors must remove all materials by 12:00 noon, Monday, February 16, 2026. A $100 cleanup fee applies if spaces are left unclean.
Accommodations
The Bethesda Marriott is our host hotel, offering a special MAJF festival rate:
● $139/night (single king)
● $149/night (double queen)
Reserve early — rooms sell out quickly. Mention you are attending the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival when booking to receive the discounted rate.
Reservation line: 800-228-9290
Questions?
Contact the MAJF Vendor Office at (301) 871-0858 or email iambush@jazzacademy.org.
Taxes & Permits
Contact the MAJF Vendor Office at (301) 871-0858 or email iambush@jazzacademy.org.
✨ Join us at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival and share your products, art, or cuisine with thousands of jazz lovers in a vibrant, community-centered celebration of music and culture! ✨
