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WaterFire Providence Food + Beverage Vendor Inquiries and Applications

The WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza on Washington Street. Photo by Jennifer Bedford.
The WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza on Washington Street. Photograph by Jennifer Bedford.

As of March 3rd, the Food + Beverage Vendor Inquiry form is closed for the 2024 season. 

For vendors who’ve already submitted, we can’t wait to review your submission! 

For those who didn’t submit, it’s not too late. Please fill out the inquiry form to be considered for our waitlist.

Food + Beverage Vendor Program at WaterFire Providence

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. Be a part of the magic as WaterFire transforms the heart of the city and its rivers into nights many will never forget!

Our submissions for the 2024 Food + Beverage Vendor Program are now closed. 

If you would like to join our waitlist or to be considered for other opportunities, please fill out the form below.

2024 Food + Beverage Vendor Inquiry Form

About Vending at WaterFire Providence

  • The WaterFire event season is approximately 10 Full Lightings from early June through early November, typically on Saturdays on a bi-weekly basis. 
  • Food Vendors are required to attend all WaterFire Full lighting events. 
  • Food Vendor Locations are on Washington Street or College Street. Placement is at the discretion of WaterFire. 
  • The event-day timing of WaterFire is based on Sunset and is typically 6:30 PM-11:00 PM 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 1-2 alcohol vendors per season.

If you have any questions, please contact WaterFire Events + Operations Coordinator, Ineke Knudsen at [email protected].