Fees

Food Truck, Business, & Non-Profit Vendor Application

We are excited to welcome vendors to the Culpeper Rodeo on Saturday, September 5, 2026, where we are anticipating 7,500–8,000 attendees. Due to high demand, space is now limited, and our pricing structure has been updated accordingly.

Vendor Pricing (Based on Frontage Space)

Non-Profit (0–10 ft): $100
Vendors (0–15 ft): $300
Vendors (15.1–30 ft): $600
Vendors (30.1–45 ft): $900

Important:

All vendors (EXCEPT NON-PROFITS) must pay a minimum $300 Application fee. If selected this application fee will be applied to your bala
Any remaining balance (if applicable) must be paid by May 16, 2026.

Confirmation & Logistics

A confirmation email will be sent prior to May 16th.
A vendor position map will be provided one week before the rodeo.
Arrival times will also be assigned one week prior to ensure a smooth setup.

Additional Information

Vendor parking available for one food truck and one support vehicle.
Food trucks are limited to 15 slots total.

Vendor Rules

Please treat our volunteer staff and attendees with courtesy. Complaining, Rudeness or disruptive behavior will result in removal and/or exclusion from future events.
Vendors must provide their own electricity.
Vendors are responsible for maintaining current inspection stickers and permits.

Submit Application

Information for Food Trucks, Vendors, and Non-Profits: Culpeper Rodeo 2026

Thank You for Making the Culpeper Rodeo a Success

The Culpeper Rodeo Company extends its sincere gratitude to all food trucks, vendors, and non-profit organizations who participated in the 4th Annual Culpeper Rodeo. Your involvement has been instrumental in making this event the largest and most successful rodeo in Virginia. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to next year’s event.

Changes for the 2026 Event

As the Culpeper Rodeo continues to grow in popularity, we have received valuable feedback and observed increased interest from businesses and organizations eager to participate. With this growth, available space has become limited.

New Application and Selection Process

Beginning with the 2026 event, all food trucks, vendors, and non-profit organizations interested in participating must apply for a spot and submit an initial payment at the time of application. The process for requesting a spot at the Culpeper Rodeo is now available at https://culpeperrodeo.com/2026-vendors. The deadline to submit an application is
April 30, 2026. No exceptions.

Each application will be carefully reviewed as part of a selection process, and only selected applicants will be assigned spaces at the rodeo. Please note that no spots are guaranteed.

Updated Fee Structure

Due to space constraints and the need to accommodate varying business and organization footprints, the spot fee has been adjusted. Pre-payment or a partial deposit is required at the time of application. The new fee will be determined by the size of the footprint needed for your business or organization. For more details on the fee structure and payment requirements, please visit our website at https://culpeperrodeo.com/2026-vendors.

Application Timeline and Notification Process

After the selection process is complete, all selected businesses and organizations will be notified of their approval status by May 16, 2026. Only those approved through this process will be assigned a space at the event. Applicants who are not selected will receive a refund of their initial deposit or pre-payment by June 1, 2026.