VENDOR PARTICIPATION
Help add to the fun & interact with thousands celebrating #GFPBR in Forest Park!
Are you a FOOD TRUCK, FOOD VENDOR or ACTIVITY VENDOR interested in being part of this premier event in St. Louis and one of the largest hot air balloon events in the US? The Great Forest Park Balloon Race attracts 100,000+ attendees each year!
** PLEASE NOTE: At this time we do not have space associated with non-food/ activity vendors (i.e. jewelry, general merchandise). Our efforts at this time are focused on providing food and activities throughout the festival but a merch/shopping area may be added in the future.
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While we support the expression and discussion of ideas and opinions and encourage members of the community to be informed and engaged citizens, we do not allow vendors, exhibitors or sponsors to activate any politically driven messaging or signage at the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. A free speech area will be designated nearby the event space. Click here to view our latest event and street maps for reference.
Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and/or Race
Event Date and Hours of Vendor Operation
Friday, September 19, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Vendors are required to be present during all hours of operation.
Step 1: Review the Event Vendor Details Below
Step 2: Submit the Appropriate Google Form Application
Step 3: If approved, you will receive an official Agreement via email to fill out and submit with payment to Arcis Golf via our Vendor Coordinator.
FOOD TRUCK VENDORS - STREET PLACEMENT
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Space will range as follows: (1) ONE Mobile Food truck. Food truck will be parked in the designated Food Truck area, on Macklind Dr or Union Dr at Emerson Central Fields.
Pricing
$750 Flat Fee, for ONE Mobile Food Truck, for Friday, September 19 (glow) and/or Saturday September 20 (Race), 2025, is due with your vendor application by August 1, 2025 to hold a spot.
If a grill, smoker, BBQ pit, etc, separate from the Mobile Food Truck, is brought there is an additional $500 fee per added space for each grill, smoker, BBQ pit, etc.
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ON-FIELD FOOD VENDORS & ON-FIELD FOOD TRUCKS
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On-field food vendor space will be designated within the festival activities on Central Fields – space will by the GFPBR concessions team based on space available, access and surrounding activities.
Pricing
Space will range as follows:
10 x 10 booth – $1,800
Trailer space – $1,800
On-Field Food Truck – $1,800
20 x 10 booth – $2,400
Larger spaces than 20 x 10 can be requested/ will be negotiated for pricing.
All vendors will be required to have clean tent, trailers and carts and skirted tables. Vendors will provide their own signage. All vendor Menu’s and pricing must be submitted and approved by August 1, 2025. $200.00 deposit for each space along with a single $250 dollar security deposit is due with your vendor application by August 1, 2025.
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ACTIVITY VENDORS
i.e. Face painting, balloon animals, etc.
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Pricing
$300.00 for a 10 x 10 area.
This is a flat fee for Friday, September 19 (glow only) or Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW MORE DETAILS ABOUT PARKING, SET UP AND MORE.
