Application Guidelines

• Exhibitors may distribute free information, promote their products and services, collect client information and offer pre-approved products for sale.
• No food or beverage sales/giveaways are allowed.
• Space is limited. Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
• You must accurately describe your booth activities and items that will be promoted and/or sold.
• Submitting an application does not constitute participation. All applications will be reviewed and then approved based booth activity and category fit as a family event.

Booth Information

• Each community business exhibitor will be assigned a 10’ x 10’ booth on grass. Spaces are pre-assigned.
• Exhibitors must provide and set-up their own tent/canopy, tables, chairs, etc.
• NO generators allowed.
• All booth activities must be conducted within your 10’ x 10’ booth location. No roaming or overflow allowed.
• We ask that your booth looks professional with quality signage and is of visually pleasing appearance. Come prepared for all types of weather. This event is outdoors and will take place rain or shine.  Please bring rain covers and tie downs for your booth.
• No staking tents into the grass! You must use tent weights – with at least 20 lbs. per tent leg.
• Bring your own trash bags for your booth to assist with minimizing trash during the event.
• Due to the size and scope of the event, no booth set-up assistance is available. You must set up your own booth and items in your booth.
• Foothills Park & Recreation District (FPRD) is not responsible for damage or loss of exhibitor property. Upon booth acceptance, you must provide proof of insurance prior to the event, naming FPRD as the additional insured.
• If you will be giving away items from your booth, exhibitors should prepare for 500 – 2,500 visitors to their booth with good weather.

Community Business Exhibitor Fee

• $300 per 10’ x 10’ booth space – business category
• $100 per 10’ x 10’ booth space – non-profit category (must provide copy of IRS Letter of Determination as proof of non-profit status).

Selection Process & Payment

• Applications must be submitted via the online form. Acceptable forms of payment include check and credit card.  Follow instructions on the online form.
• Your application is considered complete and ready for review after booth fee has been received.
• All applicants will be notified by email if they have been accepted or not. Those not accepted will be refunded per the refund policy.
• Space is limited. Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
• If you cancel on or before June 1, 2026, the booth fee will be returned less a $50 application fee. If you cancel after June 1, 2026, refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sales Tax Information 

Foothills Park & Recreation District staff cannot assist you with tax related questions. Exhibitors who sell merchandise are responsible for collecting and submitting the appropriate sales taxes to state and federal agencies.  For tax information contact the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Application Deadline is June 15, 2026.

For question, please contact Logistics Coordinator:
Lora Knowlton • 303-973-1209 • [email protected]

No business or person acting on behalf of a business is permitted to solicit to spectators of this event within the confines of Clement Park without a vendor permit issued by Foothills Park & Recreation District. Anyone doing so without a permit specific for Red, White & You will be asked to leave by a Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy.

Food Vendor Booth Information

• There are three food court areas. The main food court is located in the asphalt parking lot, adjacent to the core event area.  There is also a snack vendor area, located on grass along concrete sidewalks near the core event area.  The Kids Zone also has a few food vendors.  All food vendors will be able to drive and unload your items directly into your booth.
• Food vendor booths are 15’ x 15’ space and will be pre-assigned. The snack vendor spaces will be assigned to those who have very simple operations and take up minimal space.
• No vehicles are allowed on grass. No staking tents into the grass.  Vendors must use tent weights – with at least 20 lbs. per tent leg.

Important Food Vendor Information

• Food vendors may sell soda products and water in addition to their food items. No alcoholic beverages may be sold by food vendors.
• All food vendors need to provide all necessary items to prepare their food and serve it. This includes chafing dishes, cooking utensils, coolers, ice, etc. No cooking or storage facilities are available. Vendors must also provide disposable plates, napkins, eating utensils and trash receptacles with liner bags.  Grey water and grease barrels will not be available.
• Food vendors must have proper permits and licenses through Jefferson County Health Department and South Metro Fire Rescue.
• No individual generators will be allowed. Generator power is provided at additional cost.  Since booth locations are determined according to power needs, must correctly specify your power needs on this application.
• All Food Vendors must provide a free meal to first responders who are working the event. In previous years, 75 total first responders are onsite during event hours. These first responders will present a meal ticket to food vendors for redemption. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated!
• Food vendors need to provide a current certificate of insurance with liability limits of $1mm per claim and $2mm for all claims.
• If you are accepted, you will be sent information about health department, fire department food truck certification and insurance requirements.

Selection Process & Payment

• Applications must be submitted via the online form. Acceptable forms of payment include check and credit card.  Follow instructions on the online form.
• Your application is considered complete and ready for review when booth fee has been received.
• Due to space limitations and a desire to avoid menu oversaturation, a limited number of food vendors will be accepted. Submitting an application or previous participation does not constitute 2026 participation.  All applications will be reviewed and approved based on past event experience, food type and menu.
• Red White & You is a large scale event attracting 35,000+ people in a short time frame. We love food vendors with a variety of unique and different food types, and those with experience serving large crowds in a fast-paced event atmosphere.  If you do not have large event experience, Red White & You is not the event for you.
• All applicants will be notified by email if they have been accepted or not. Those not accepted will be refunded per the refund policy.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
• If you cancel on or before June 1, 2026 the booth fee will be returned less a $50 application fee. If you cancel after June 1, refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sales Tax Information 

Foothills Park & Recreation District staff cannot assist you with tax related questions. Exhibitors who sell merchandise are responsible for collecting and submitting the appropriate sales taxes to state and federal agencies.  For tax information contact the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Fees

• $600 booth fee for Main Entrée Food Vendor (for vendors offering multiple food items, full menu, with or without beverages)
• $350 for Specialty Food Vendor (for vendors with single food types such as ice cream, snow cones, coffee, etc.)
• $150 Generator use
• Applications will be reviewed for the correct category based on the menu in your application.

Application Deadline is May 15, 2026.

For question, please contact Logistics Coordinator:
Lora Knowlton • 303-973-1209 • [email protected]

No business or person acting on behalf of a business is permitted to solicit to spectators of this event within the confines of Clement Park without a vendor permit issued by Foothills Park & Recreation District. Anyone doing so without a permit specific for Red, White & You will be asked to leave by a Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy.