Vendor Opportunities

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year in which we select food, craft/merchandise, and non-profit vendors. Your Charleston County Parks are dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry vendors that offer local products and services.

Craft/Merchandise Vendors

If you are considering applying as a craft/merchandise vendor, please note the following carefully as policies have changed:
  • Products must be designed, fabricated, and hand-crafted by the artisan vendor.
  • Vendors cannot be part of a national franchise, corporate chain of businesses, or an independent consultant.
  • Products must not be readily available through national distribution channels.
  • Vendors must supply their own electricity, tent, tables, and chairs.
  • Vendors must be prepared to process payments independently (cash, credit/debit, PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
  • Duplicate products may be denied entry. In the case of duplicate items, the grading criteria is as follows: authenticity, level of innovation of products and menu items, Charleston County location status, booth appearance, past performance, and value of products and services.
  • CCPRC events occur rain or shine. Vendors will receive a full refund if the event is canceled by CCPRC and not rescheduled. Vendors withdrawing prior to the event will receive a 50% refund.

Food Vendors

If you are considering applying as a food vendor, please note the following carefully as policies have changed:
  • Vendors must supply their own electricity, tent, tables, and chairs.
  • Vendors must be prepared to process payments independently (cash, credit/debit, PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
  • Priority is given to vendors serving authentic food specific to the event.
  • Food vendors will be permitted to sell only items listed on the application and approved by the festival committee.
  • Duplicate products may be denied entry. In the case of duplicate items, the grading criteria is as follows: food authenticity, level of innovation of products, and menu items, Charleston County location status, booth appearance, past performance, and value of products and services.
  • Ticket collection will no longer be used at Latin American Festival and Lowcountry Cajun Festival.
  • CCPRC events occur rain or shine. Vendors will receive a full refund if the event is canceled by CCPRC and not rescheduled. Vendors withdrawing prior to the event will receive a 50% refund.
  • If approved as a food vendor, you must provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance for the event with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 naming “Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, 861 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412” as additional insured.
  1. Palmetto Park Jam
  2. Harvest Festival

Palmetto Park Jam               

  • October 15, 2023
  • 11-4:30 p.m.
  • Palmetto Islands County Park
  • Expected attendance: 1,000 people

Vendor Fees

  • Craft/Merchandise Vendor: $75

Vendor Applications

  • Available: July 17, 2023
  • Deadline: August 31, 2023
  • Notification: September 7, 2023      

Apply Online

The links below will only be active from July 17 – August 31, 2023.