Interested in becoming a Food Vendor?

Here at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, we only feature old-time traditional foods – from jams and black pot chicken to chitterlings. Food vendors prepare a bulk of food off-site ahead of time for certain foods, but you must demonstrate your food preparation on-site throughout the festival. Groups cannot purchase pre-made items for resale, such as doughnuts or cookies. Canned vegetables are allowed when served with a meat.

Available Foods

  • Baked Apples
  • Baked Irish Potatoes with Toppings
  • Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Banana Pudding
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Biscuts & Sausage Gravy
  • Black Pot Chicken
  • Bread Pudding
  • Candied Apples
  • Chicken & Dumplings
  • Chili
  • Cookies & Fudge
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Country Sandwiches
  • Funnel Cakes
  • Ham Biscuts
  • Hard Candy
  • Jams & Jellies
  • Kraut
  • Loaf & Pan Bread
  • Molasses
  • Pancakes
  • Pinto Beans & Cornbread
  • Rice Pudding
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Taffy
  • Turkey Drumsticks
  • Vegetable Plate

If you have any other regional, traditional food suggestions, we are eager to hear them.

Apply to be a Food Vendor Below!