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Vendors

  • September 6-8, 2024
  • Greene Street

Food Vendors

  • BLRR Food and Beverage

    Fuel your festival with the bold flavors of this authentic Mexican food.

  • Country Roads - Kettle Korn

    Freshly popped corn with a hint of sweetness.

  • DeChellis

    Delicious Italian Stromboli made with quality ingredients.

  • Fair Foods - Nelson Family Concessions

    Classic fair treats including funnel cake, cotton candy, candy apples, popcorn, and refreshing slushies.

  • Hervida 4-H Camp, Inc.

    Zesty and refreshing lemon shakes.

  • Kona Ice and Travlin' Toms Coffee

    Shaved ice and a variety of hot, cold, and frozen drinks.

  • Leslies Grub Shack

    Juicy smashburgers, savory pulled pork wood chips, buffalo chicken wraps, and breaded chicken breast.

  • M & M Concession - Bloomin Onion

    Crispy blooming onions and tender ribeye steaks.

  • Marietta Civitan Club

    Bob Evans sausage sandwiches, bratwursts, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs.

  • Marietta Tiger Boosters

    Refreshing lemon shakes made to perfection.

  • R and B Concessions

    Philly cheesesteak, crispy French fries, and ribbon fries.

  • R and B Concessions

    Sweet funnel cakes and indulgent deep-fried Oreos.

  • Side Chick Waffles

    Waffles done sweet or savory to satisfy any craving.

  • Snell Concessions

    Brick oven pizza, chicken, fries, and elephant ear fried bread.

  • Snell Concessions

    Soft serve ice cream and a selection of desserts.

  • Sprankle

    Burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, gyros, hot sausages, Italian sausages, corn dogs, French fries, and 12 different types of loaded fries.

  • Triple L Concessions

    Hand-dipped corn dogs and crispy ribbon fries.

  • Triple L Concessions

    Classic funnel cakes with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Food Vendor Rules and Regulations

  1. Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Food Vendor area is limited to food/drink only.
  2. No alcohol permitted – this is an alcohol-free event.
  3. The committee takes full responsibility for concession space and assignment.
    • The spaces available are reserved on a first-come basis and assigned at the committee chair’s discretion. There are approximately 20-25 vendors.
    • We reserve the right to refuse a vendor because of duplications, behavior toward public/ORSF Members, or health and safety issues.
  4. Fees:
    • All fees are subject to change.
    • Pricing is for a standard-size spot of twenty-five (25) feet or less.
      • Any vendor requiring a spot of more than twenty-five (25) feet will require special pricing per foot.
    • Price for all non-profit (grand-fathered only) concessions: $800.00.
    • Price for profit concessions and any new non-profit concessions: $1,300.00.
    • Fee includes trash, electrical, and water hookups.
      • All concessionaires will have to dispose of their refuse at the large roll-off dumpster.
      • All boxes must be broken down.
  5. Spaces are not guaranteed from year to year.
  6. Food Vendors must have your booth open during Festival entertainment hours.
  7. Food Vendor Booth teardown will start Sunday at approximately 4:00 pm.
    • All streets must be cleared/opened by 6:00 pm.
  8. Lemonade Sales:
    • No lemonade sales for new vendors starting in 2015.
    • No lemonade signage other than Camp Hervida & Marietta Tigers Boosters.
  9. No selling through the crowd – you can only sell from your designated concession area.
  10. No distracting noise allowed.
  11. No part of your concession booth may extend past your designated area defined by ORSF personnel.
  12. Insurance COL & Release Form (original signature) must be received prior to the festival.
    • No exceptions!
  13. All permits, licenses, and electrical hook-ups are the responsibility of the vendor.
  14. You are responsible for your own electrical cords.
    • This includes the wiring from your booth to our hookups.
    • You will need a Cutler Hammer breaker for your required amperage.
    • The wiring must be hooked up by a qualified electrician (someone who works the trade) provided by the festival committee.
    • It is your responsibility to provide necessary cords, breakers, connectors, etc., needed for your individual hookup.
    • Power sites will be 120/240-volt AC single phase.
    • 3-phase power will not be available.
  15. You must supply your own N.S.F. approved water hose for water hook-up.
    • This is required by our city Health Department.
  16. You will need a hose no more than 4″ in diameter for sewer hook-up.
  17. Do not dispose of grease in sanitary/storm sewers or porta johns.
  18. Please make sure to check your propane for proper filling.
  19. You must post all prices of food items.
  20. You are responsible for your own money security. You are required to secure your own booth.
  21. You are allowed only one supply truck.
    • No campers or other vehicles.
    • There is a limited amount of parking spaces for supply trucks adjacent to our concession area.
  22. You may purchase ice at the ORSF Committee Booth.
  23. We do not have a drink contract with any supplier – you will be responsible for providing your own drinks.
  24. Vendors must wear a shirt and appropriate clothing at all times while at their concession stand.

Food Vendor Registration

The availability and location of concession spaces will be determined by the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee due to electrical & water services available to us. We will try to accommodate choices as much as possible. 

Download Print Application
Upload Certificate of Insurance Below
Upload Trailer Dimensions and photo

Other Vendor Registration

You must provide tent,  table, and extension cord. The availability and location of concession spaces will be determined by the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee due to electrical & water services or duplicate items being sold. We will try to accommodate choices as much as possible.

Download Print Application
Upload Certificate of Insurance Below

48th Annual

OHIO RIVER STERNWHEEL FESTIVAL

 

Each year, the Ohio River Sternwheel festival draws crowds of up to 100,000 people to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, festival-goers enjoy paddle-wheelers, events, and the famous fireworks display. Our sponsors and volunteers are essential for the continuation of this beloved festival tradition in our riverboat town.

Help new generations fall in love with historic Marietta by supporting the area’s biggest annual celebration.

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The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio takes place the weekend after labor day. Enjoy a weekend of family fun, fireworks and more. Admission is free.

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