WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Thank you so much for participating in our festival! We are so excited to have you be a part of it!
The 2025 festival is on April 12, 5-9pm. Our address is 2155 Front Street Meridian, MS; you’ll see the tents on the street when you arrive! The event runs from 5-9pm.
Due to the upgraded safety measures enforced by the City of Meridian, the streets surrounding the festival will be completely shut down at 2pm, and no vehicles will be able to get in or out of the festival space. We know our chefs and vendors have a lot to unload, so please be aware you will not be able to drive to or from your booth after that 2pm cutoff.
The MAX will be providing overnight security for our chefs to park in our parking lot overnight. You will be provided with a code that will give you access to the parking lot on Sunday.
You will be provided a 10’x10’ covered space with 2-3 work tables, one of which is for serving. You will have access to potable water, propane, a handwashing station, and trash. Please indicate if you need any special disposal of grease, ash, etc. We try to have everything you need ready for you at your station when you arrive.
Beverage vendors will be provided table(s), linens, and signage. We can provide paper products if arrangements are made ahead of time. Last call will occur at 8:45pm. You will be provided signage to communicate that to our guests.
Please let us know your electrical needs. The majority of our chefs will work under tents located on the street in front of The MAX, so it is crucial that we know and understand your electrical needs ahead of time.
Chefs will have 1-2 designated volunteers. You will have access to a room for prep and staging prior to the festival. We will have one convection oven on site for chefs to use. We ask that all heat be used outside of the building. If you require access to a kitchen during the day, or prior to April 12, please let us know as soon as possible. We have several restaurants and organizations in the area that have offered access to their kitchens prior to the event, and we are happy to make those arrangements for you.
The MAX will provide paper products; you are welcome to provide your own if the provided paper is too small, etc. These are 1 oz appetizer bowls, 1 oz appetizer plates, and 1 oz 4” taster spoons, as well as disposable wooden tasting forks and spoons.
Please let us know of your paper plans. We will have extra/back up paper on-site.
We are preparing for crowds of 2,500-3,000. Historically, our guests do in fact sample from each vendor.
Please submit your menu below, along with a list of ingredients (especially potential allergens), your name, restaurant name and location, social media handles, contact information, paper plans, and any additional needs.
Please submit a headshot, bio, and any promotional materials we can use for marketing as soon as possible to Elizabeth at elizabeth@msarts.org or text at 205-527-9302.
Please reach out with any additional questions!
Cheers!