Become a Food Vendor at WaterFire Providence Lighting Events!
Our food and beverage vendors play a vital role in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests, and we appreciate you taking the time to apply. Attracting tens of thousands of people during each of our full lightings from June through November, join us as this celebrated outdoor art installation comes to life in downtown Providence.
Applications submitted by March 18, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Applicants will be notified of final decisions on or before April 17, 2026. Applications received after March 18, 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis and considered for placement on our waitlist, pending availability.
Please note that all official communication, including application status updates, approvals, required documents, and event logistics, will be sent to the email address(es) provided on this form. Be sure to enter an email that is accurate and regularly monitored.
About Vending at WaterFire Providence
- The WaterFire event season is around 8-10 Full Lightings from early June through early November. Please note that dates are subject to change.
- Food Vendors are required to attend all WaterFire Full lighting events.
- Food Vendor Locations are on Washington Street, College Street and Steeple Street. Placement is at the discretion of WaterFire.
- The event-day timing of WaterFire is based on Sunset and is typically 5:30 PM-12:00 AM in the summer. In the fall, start times can be as early as 4:30 PM. Vendors will arrive onsite around 1- 2 hours before the event starts.
- WaterFire accepts 10-15 food + beverage vendors per season, and 1-3 alcohol vendors per season.
If you have any questions, please contact WaterFire Events + Operations Coordinator, Justin DeGraide at jdegraide@waterfire.org
