Bainbridge seeks vendors for River South

Food and craft vendors can now apply to be part of the City of Bainbridge’s River South arts and music festival on Sept. 12.

The city is accepting a maximum of five food vendors and 20 artisan/craft vendors “to provide a diverse festival experience,” according to the vendor application and information form.

All applications must be received by close of business Friday, Aug. 28, according to the City of Bainbridge. Approved vendors will be notified by close of business Friday, Sept. 4.

The following information is taken directly from the Vendor Information & Application flyer, which can be downloaded online at https://aptg.co/mMx2ZZ.

Food vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000, naming the City of Bainbridge as both the Additional Insured and Certificate Holder, to be considered for participation. Vendor fees will be $50.00 for artisan/craft vendors and $100.00 for food vendors. Vendor fees are due after the vendor selection.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please submit the following:

1. Completed vendor application form

2. Certificate of Liability Insurance (food vendors only)

3. Menu (food vendors) or description/photos of goods to be sold (artisan/craft vendors)

Please note that applications that do not include all required materials — including the completed application form, Certificate of Liability Insurance (for food vendors), and menu or description of goods — by the application deadline will not be accepted for consideration.

Applications may be mailed or delivered to: City of Bainbridge Attn: Raylee Dean P.O. Box 158 Bainbridge, GA 39818.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Vendor selections will be based on factors including the appearance of the booth or display, menu offerings, and the uniqueness and quality of goods being sold. To provide a diverse festival experience, we will accept a maximum of 5 food vendors and 20 artisan/craft vendors.

The City of Bainbridge reserves the right to refuse any application, including vendors whose products or services directly compete with established downtown businesses. No payment is due at the time of application.

Vendor fees will only be collected after vendors have been selected. Approved vendors will be notified by Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the close of business. Payment instructions will be provided at that time.