2025 Homecoming Vending

Yardfest (MERCHANDISE AND/OR FOOD TRUCK VENDORS):
Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025 *(vendors are required to vend both days)                                                       Locations: Howard University, 6th Street 

Homecoming Game – Bison Blvd (FOOD TRUCK VENDORS): 
Dates:  Saturday, October 24, 2025 
Location: Bison Blvd (Outside Greene Stadium) 

To be considered to serve as a vendor, please read this entire form. Completing and submitting a vendor application does not guarantee nor confirm you as an approved vendor. Applicants will be notified of the University's decision in future communications. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• You will not be permitted to sell any products and/or services that are not listed on your application. Doing so will be considered vending without a permit and will immediately result in termination of your rights to be a vendor for this event and you will be prohibited from being a vendor at any event for a period of two years from the date of the violation. 

  Required documents: 

* You must submit ALL required documents for your application to be considered. o Pictures of your products in jpeg or pdf format o Copy of your business license o Government Issued Photo ID 

• Valid certified food manager certificate (if you are selling food and/or beverages)
  • Valid certificate of liability insurance showing a minimum of $1 million dollars of commercial general liability insurance
• ALL vendors must have a visible RETURN policy.
• Health and Beauty products, including hair products, must have the following:
  • Must list all ingredients and/or chemicals
  • Must provide a valid Certificate of Liability Insurance showing a minimum of $1 million dollars of commercial general liability insurance
• No Styrofoam products or foil-lined sheets are permitted. You may only use paper or plastic products.
• All trash must be secured in a heavy-duty garbage bag and neatly stacked for pick-up by Howard University Physical Facilities Management (PFM).
• Vendors are responsible for the proper disposal of cooking grease.
• Vendor must have food allergy warnings prominently displayed (i.e., Dairy, fish, nuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, gluten, and latex). 

Completed vendor applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on August 29, 2025, to be considered for early bird registration, and September 30, 2025, for late registration. 

• Completed and signed the Terms and Conditions form
• Certificate of Liability Insurance (required for consumables/personal care products)
• Copy of driver's license, government-issued photo ID, and a valid business or vendor's license
• Copy of valid food sanitation certification (if applicable)

Yardfest 

Early Bird Registration - FOOD TRUCK VENDOR: $3,500.00 

Early Bird registration - SNACK/DESSERT FOOD TRUCK: $1,500.00 

Early Bird Registration - BISON MARKETPLACE (Merchandise):  $1,300    

*Complete application packet and FULL payment by August 29, 2025  

Late Registration - FOOD TRUCK VENDOR: $3,800.00 

Late Registration – SNACK/DESSERT FOOD TRUCK: $1,800.00 

Late Registration - BISON MARKETPLACE (Merchandise): $1,600.00 

Late Registration (Student) – BISON MARKETPLACE (Merchandise): $220.00

 *Complete application packet and FULL payment by September 30, 2025  

Student Registration - BISON MARKETPLACE (Merchandise): $220.00 

Registration includes: 

(1) Display banners with your business name (mandatory use) 

*Tables and chairs are NOT provided for vendors. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and potable water. 

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Homecoming Game - Bison Blvd 

Early Bird Registration - FOOD TRUCK VENDOR: $2,100.00

Early Bird Registration – SNACK/DESSERT FOOD TRUCK: $1,200.00

*Complete application packet and FULL payment by August 29, 2025  

Late Registration - FOOD TRUCK VENDOR: $2,400.00

Late Registration - SNACK/DESSERT FOOD TRUCK: $1,500.00

*Complete application packet and FULL payment by September 30, 2025  

Registration includes: 

(1) 10’ x 20’ vending space 

* Tents, tables, and chairs are NOT provided for vendors at the Homecoming Game. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and potable water.