Category: Food festivals

Great! Planning a food festival is a big but exciting task. To help you get started, here’s a breakdown of the key steps:

🍴 Food Festival Planning Guide
1. Define the Basics
Name of the festival

Theme (e.g., street food, international cuisine, vegan, local farmers)

Date & Time

Location (public park, fairground, closed street, etc.)

Target Audience (families, foodies, tourists, locals, etc.)

2. Budget & Funding
Estimate costs: permits, rentals, marketing, staff, insurance

Revenue: ticket sales, vendor fees, sponsorships, grants

3. Venue & Logistics
Permits & licenses (food handling, alcohol, noise, etc.)

Insurance

Electricity, water access

Waste management

Security & first aid

Parking & transportation access

4. Vendors & Food Options
Decide on the number of vendors

Curate a diverse mix (local, regional, dietary options)

Provide application process and guidelines

Set booth fees or revenue sharing

5. Activities & Entertainment
Live music or DJs

Cooking demos

Eating contests

Kids’ zone

Workshops (e.g., sustainable cooking, wine pairings)

6. Marketing & Promotion
Branding (logo, social media handles, hashtags)

Website or event page

Social media campaigns

Flyers, press releases, local partnerships

Early-bird tickets or giveaways

7. Volunteers & Staffing
Recruit staff for setup, info booths, crowd control

Provide training and schedules

Offer perks (free entry, meals, swag)

8. Day-Of Coordination
Setup schedule

Vendor check-in process

Signage and maps

Emergency plan and contact list

Real-time social media updates

9. Post-Event Follow-Up
Clean-up

Vendor and attendee feedback

Social media thank-yous

Financial report

Planning notes for next year

Would you like help creating a timeline, a vendor application form, a budget spreadsheet, or a marketing plan next?