2023 Vendor Opportunities
The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department looks forward to hosting our Annual Special Events this year!  The health and safety of our staff, vendors and attendees are our top priority. (Event schedule subject to change.)

• Memorial Day Parade and Festival (Monday, May 29, 2023- Application Due: March 17, 2023)
  • Vendor Application
  • Parade Application
• Independence Day Celebration(TBD)
  • Vendor opportunities for this event are to be determined.
• Falls Church Festival (Saturday, September 23, 2023- Application Due: June 23, 2023)
  • Vendor Application
  • Taste of Falls Church Restaurant Application (Note: No food trucks, please. The restaurant must have brick and mortar location.) Due: August 11, 2023
  • Beer Garden Application Due: August 11, 2023 
  • Nonprofit Beer Garden Beneficiary Application Due: July 21, 2023
• Holiday Gift and Craft Show (Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3- Application Due: August 18, 2023)
  • Vendor Application
  • Note: The City of Falls Church does not provide tents for vendors, but the 10x10 booth spaces provide ample space for vendors to bring their own. Please read the Fire Marshal's tent requirements for more information.

Vendor Categories

Not sure what type of Vendor is the best for your business? Review our Vendor Categories below or download a Vendor Category description sheet.

• Civic Organization
  • Must be a non-profit organization with a 501(c) (3) status.
  • You may hand out promotional information about your organization.
  • Only membership sales are allowed.
• Artist/Crafter
  • All items sold must be completely handmade by the vendor.
  • You may not sell food of any kind, including prepackaged food.
• Merchant
  • Items are not completely handmade by the vendor. This includes items that are bought and then altered in some fashion. 
  • You have sealed, prepackaged food to be eaten at a later time. This includes handmade items. If your food is intended to be eaten onsite, you must register as a food vendor. 
  • If you have a business located within the City of Falls Church with a zip code of 22046, you are allowed to hand out promotional material as a merchant. 
• Food (for Memorial Day Parade and Festival only)
  • You intend to sell food that is prepared and cooked onsite. 
  • All food vendors must be in compliance with the Fairfax County Health Department. 
• Sponsor
  • For businesses located outside the City of Falls Church who would like to handout promotional materials or sell memberships. 
  • Visit the Event Sponsorship page for full details.