Application deadline: May 15, 2026

Fees for a 10’ x 10’ space:
$300 for craft & merchandise vendors
$425 for food vendors

FEES INCREASE $25 PER SPACE STARTING MAY 1, 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Review the Vendor Terms and Conditions
     Participating vendors must acknowledge acceptance in their application. 
     Craft & Merchandise Vendor Terms                          Food Vendor Terms

2. Submit an application 
     Craft & Merchandise Vendor Application Link                     

Due to new restrictions imposed by Monmouth Park Racetrack limiting
the number of food vendors we can not accept further applications. 
Non-cooking food vendors interested in possibly vending should 
submit an inquiry using the Contact Us button below.

Approved Food Vendors: Please note additional requirements below.
     Vendors are responsible for obtaining permits directly with those agencies.

3. Submit payment 
Options will be sent upon acceptance of application

A. Submit a certificate of insurance with the following:
• Minimum coverage of $1,000,000 general liability
• Certificate holder same as vendor name on application
• Coverage in effect on the date of the Festival
• Additional insured listed:
◦ The Garden State Irish Festival Foundation Inc.,
◦ Monmouth Park Racetrack
◦ Darby Development LLC
◦ New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association
◦ New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority

Festival location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Insurance certificates must be submitted electronically.

B. Obtain required permits from the Monmouth County Health Department and the Borough of Oceanport, and if applicable, a fire permit from the State of New Jersey. Officials from these agencies may inspect set-ups and products.
• Monmouth County Temporary Food License Application
• Borough of Oceanport Individual Mobile Food Vendors license ($35)
• State of NJ Fire Permit Application