APPLY · FOOD VILLAGE
Nourish
the village.
At the heart of Wild Roses Festival, our vibrant Food Village nourishes a community of 1,000 women over three unforgettable days. We're seeking female-led food trucks and pop-up kitchens that bring passion, creativity, and heart to the table. From fresh, nourishing meals and vibrant grab-and-go bites to delicious comfort food, we're looking for diverse culinary offerings that celebrate good food, thoughtful ingredients, and the joy of gathering around a shared table.

APPLICATIONS OPEN
November 1, 2026
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
December 31, 2026
DECISIONS BY
January 15, 2027
FOOD VOUCHERS DUE
May 15, 2027
ONLY A FEW KITCHENS PER YEAR
A nourishing offer
Your Investment
$250 refundable deposit + $600 in food vouchers
Refundable deposit + GST, paid by every new kitchen, returned 7-14 days after the festival. Kitchens who have been with us 1+ years in a row are exempt from this deposit. Food vouchers help feed our crew and our scholarship recipients.
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Up to 10' x 20' for a truck or pop-up, plus room for fridges or generators
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Two 15-amp circuits overnight; your own generator during service
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Pack in and pack out water; no grey water disposal on site
Every kitchen receives
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6 full festival tickets for you and your staff ($1,945 value)
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50% off any additional staff tickets
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Thursday entry for setup
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A listing on our Food Village page
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Promotion to our 25k+ community
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Off-shift time for your crew to enjoy the festival
Comm-Unity Booth Scholarship
Each year we offer one Food Village space scholarship for a women-owned, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ business facing financial barriers.
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A full Food Village space, all three days
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Full admission for you + five staff members
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Any additional support tickets at 50% off
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Thursday entry for setup
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Not included: travel, meals, gear, workshops, healing services, Nordic Spa
FOOD VILLAGE HOURS
Your Weekend
THURSDAY, JULY 8
Setup, 2pm-10pm
FRIDAY, JULY 9
7am-2pm, 4pm-9pm
SATURDAY, JULY 10
7am-2pm, 4pm-9pm
SUNDAY, JULY 11
7am-2pm, then teardown
Breakfast kitchens open at 7am, lunch/dinner kitchens by 11am, and full-day kitchens serve throughout.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Good to Know
We curate for a varied menu with little overlap, so share your full menu.
A valid food permit is required, and your crew must be women.
The Wild Roses Cafe holds exclusive coffee rights, so no hot or iced coffee sales.
Stock up before you arrive. Many food vendors have sold out of food during the weekend.
The nearest dump station and water refill are in Evansburg, about 10 minutes away.
Please be prepared to serve through Sunday, so every rose is fed all weekend.
2027 FOOD VILLAGE APPLICATION
Tell us about your kitchen
Applications take about 15 minutes.
Questions? Email Ally, our Vendor Director, at vendatwildroses@gmail.com
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