Vendors - Vets Summer Fest

Vets Music Fest 2026

Vasa Park will be providing hot food and a cash bar for the event. We have a very limited number of food trucks/vendor spaces as well. Food vendors require a temporary event food permit from Mount Olive Township. Click the link below:

https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/media/571

You will be notified by email if your application has been accepted.

2026 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Vendor Information
Company or Organization Name*
Contact Name*
Please indicate if any description applies to your business:
- Veteran-Owned
- Donates a percentage of profits to any veteran charity
- Offers discounts to veterans or active military
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Booth Selection
Vendors Select Your Space:*
- $0 - Food Truck - Outdoor Space
- $0 - 10x10 Space NON-PROFIT
- $20 - 10x10 Space - Vendor
Vendor Registration Fees are donated to Operation Chillout. Indoor vendor spaces are available in Viking Hall. The space is air conditioned. Pavilion space is not available this year. For Outdoor Spaces - Pop-Up Tents are suggested – Bring your own tent and tools for setting up, Staple guns, tape, tents, tables, chairs, etc. VSF and Vasa Park personnel will not set up vendor tents and or transport any vendor displays and supplies to your location.
Payment Options*
Please select how you would like to pay.
- Pay Online via PayPal
- Pay by check
- Non-Profit Group or Food Vendor (No Charge)
Total
$0.00
How to Pay by Paypal
After submitting your information you will be redirected to PayPal. Please make your deposit there. You do not need to create a PayPal account to make your deposit (under "Choose a way to pay" select "Pay with a debit or credit card"). PayPal accepts all major credit cards and debit cards.
VENDOR ITEMS
Please expect to stay for the full day event. 11AM-7PM. (Set up time is from 8AM-10AM). You are only allowed to sell the items that are approved from your application. The Vendor Committee will notify you, and list your approved items in your official contract. The VETS SUMMER FEST Vendor Committee reserves the right to limit the activities presented and merchandise sold. For example: bats, swords, guns, knives, drugs, water guns and any inflatable items are not to be sold or otherwise distributed.
Describe the foods you wish to sell:*
One item per line. Click the + icon on the right hand side to add more lines.
Any Additional Requests or Notes:
Feel free to make specific suggestions on how we can better promote this event or provide contact information for additional vendors. Thank you!
Required Waiver
(By signing this agreement, you agree to all the conditions below.)
- I have read and agree to the terms provided on this website.
- I will not hold Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ or VETS SUMMER FEST/OPERATION CHILLOUT responsible for personal injuries or loss and/or damage to personal property connected to this event.
- I understand this is a Rain or Shine Event and NO REFUNDS will be issued.
- I understand that Vasa Park does not allow dogs to enter, with the exception of trained service animals with certification documents presented to park staff.
- I understand that my information may be given to other organizations that have vendor opportunities that support homeless veterans.
Electronic Signature (type your name)
By printing your name here, you agree that the name above is recognized as your authorized signature.
PLEASE NOTE:
* You must be contacted by Vets Summer Fest to be an approved vendor.
*Even if you submit this form and pay does not automatically guarantee a spot as a vendor.
* If you are not approved, you will be refunded the full amount paid.

Hello 2026 Vendors. Here are your instructions for the day of the event:

Setup times:

1. You can setup your location with your tables & tents in advance – on Saturday evening (9/12/26) from 4PM-8PM. PLEASE NOTE Vets Summer Fest and Vasa Park are not responsible for your booth or its contents. We suggest you do not leave anything valuable at your location overnight.

2. Or Sunday, 9/13/26 from 8AM to 10AM. ALL Vendors MUST be in place and setup with “ALL” vehicles out of vendor area by 10:00AM. If you come after 10:00AM then you will have to carry your merchandise/displays into the park.

Event Information: – Date/ Time:Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Rain or Shine
Location: VASA Park, 1 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Once you arrive at the park, you will be greeted by the Vendor Committee and directed to your vendor location.
For outdoor vendors – Pop-Up Tents are allowed and suggested – Bring your own tools for setting up, Staple guns, tape, tents, tables, chairs, etc.
VSF and Vasa Park personnel will not set up vendor tents and or transport any vendor displays and supplies to your location.

NO VEHICLES can be on the festival grounds during the event – We have been advised by our local police department that this is for safety purposes.
Booth cleanup is the sole responsibility of the vendor. Dumpsters located at the front and rear of the grounds.
Vendor Parking – All vehicles must park in the Vendor Parking Area or General Parking Area.
NO VENDORS WILL BREAKDOWN before 7PM. We encourage all vendors to stay for the entire event to maximize their profit. We have live music playing right until 7pm (or later). Stay enjoy the fun!
Contact info@operationchillout.org or Nadine Marran at 908-625-0851 for more information.

For Information Contact – info@operationchillout.org

Vets Music Fest 2026

Vasa Park will be providing hot food and a cash bar for the event. We have a very limited number of food trucks/vendor spaces as well. Food vendors require a temporary event food permit from Mount Olive Township. Click the link below:

You will be notified by email if your application has been accepted.

2026 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Vendor Information

Booth Selection

How to Pay by Paypal

VENDOR ITEMS

Required Waiver

Hello 2026 Vendors. Here are your instructions for the day of the event: