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Mulberry Mill started Food Truck Fridays in 2022 and continued in 2023. For the 2024 season, we passed the baton to a committee made of vendors and trucks to continue the tradition. For more information about the new Downtown Dickson Food Truck Fridays, please visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownDicksonFoodTruckFridays

Application Deadline Has Passed! Register Below as a Backup.

2023 Dates

  • April 7

  • May 5

  • June 2

  • July 7

  • August 4

  • September 1

  • October 6

Time: 5-8 pm

Food Trucks: $75
Vendors: $30

Sponsors, Kids/Family Activities, and Demonstrators Needed!

APPLY NOW! Deadline February 28th

Location and Time

100 S. Mulberry Street in Downtown Dickson, Tennessee. Trucks will be in the alley and parking lot beside Mulberry Mill, just 1 block from Main Street. The event is from 5 pm until 8pm. Setup will strictly be from 3 pm-4:30 pm. 

Selection Guidelines

You’re welcome to sign up for multiple dates, however, you are not guaranteed a spot on all the days you request. It will be based on variety and what we need to make each event the best that it can be.

We’ll notify you around mid-March of all or any events that you’ve been chosen for so you have plenty of time to plan your schedule.

Food Truck Requirements

Food trucks will need to supply some documentation as listed on the application form. Because this event is under a “special events permit,” you will not need to obtain a City of Dickson Mobile Vendor Permit. If you’d like a permit for the City of Dickson outside of this evening, go here to apply.

Be a Sponsor!

Presenting Sponsor $1,000

  • #1 priority in all digital marketing
  • Banner hung with your logo at entrance
  • Approximately 10 Social Media Post Shoutouts
  • Logo on all digital marketing
  • Free tent vendor space

Kid Zone Sponsor $500

  • Your logo printed on a large sign next to the activity.
  • Multiple social media post shoutouts
  • Logo on digital marketing
  • Free tent vendor space
  • Examples of Activities: Petting zoo, Bouncy house, Face painter, Balloon shaper, Hay ride.

Music Sponsor $500

  • Your logo printed on a large sign next to the activity.
  • Multiple social media post shoutouts
  • Logo on digital marketing
  • Free tent vendor space

Table Sponsor $250

  • Social media shoutout
  • Your logo printed out and placed on a tabletop display on tables everyone sites on
  • Logo on digital marketing

Supporting Sponsors (Up to 10) $100

  • Social Media Post Shoutout
  • Logo on digital marketing

Refunds & Weather

If you request a refund by emailing events@mulberrymilldickson.com 14 days or more before your event, we will provide a refund.

This will be an all-weather event unless there is an emergency. We do have a plan B if it rains which will include many of the vendors setting up indoors. This is worst case scenario though.

Payment Info

We will send an invoice after you’re chosen for the events. We prefer one payment for all events you choose for the year to be paid before the first event. However, you may split your payments for the first half of the year and the second half by request. You may also Venmo your fee to @TheStation or send a check made out to The Station and mailed to 906 W. 3rd St. Dickson, TN 37055.

Insurance and Damage

By signing up for this event, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for any damage to your products or lack of expected sales for any reason.

Electricity

We don’t mind providing electricity, but we prefer that you bring your own way of providing your own electricity, such as with a generator or lanterns. If you require electricity for your booth, you must provide your own extension cords that are at least 50-100 ft long plus your own splitters for your booth.

Marketing Info

Please find the event on Mulberry Mill’s Facebook Page under Events and share the event from that page.

We will also have printed posters and postcards. If you want any of these, send an email to events@mulberrymilldickson.com and I will provide them for you.

Parking

Free vendor parking will be down the alley in the lot (we’ll have signs) or you can park perpendicular to the building on Railroad St.

Setup Instructions

Upon arrival, come to 100 S. Mulberry St. right under the Mulberry Mill signage/front area. We will direct you from there.

Setup time is from 3-4:30 pm unless you talk to us privately! Please put Ande’s phone number in your phone: 336-693-4311. Keep us posted on your arrival if you’ll be extra early or extra late. You must be ready to start selling by 5 pm sharp.

Tent Vendors: You need to pull up, drop everything in your spot, go park, then come back to set up. We cannot wait for you to set up your tent before setting up your booth. We’ll direct you to your booth space as you pull up.

Vegetarian and Vegan Options?

If you have food options, please try to put a sign on your truck if you have vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, or any other special options. Also, let us know if you do and we’ll help promote you in local groups who appreciate this.

History & Track Record

If you’re not from Dickson, you may now know that food trucks were just legalized at the beginning of April! Dicksonites are excited to support you, and that was proven during our first Food Truck Friday on June 3rd, 2022 with around 1,500 people in attendance over just a few hours! Most of our trucks almost sold out of food and both trucks and vendors alike were overwhelmed with the excitement and profit from the event.

We’re looking for non-profits to support and demonstrators who’d like to set up for free that does something visually fun to experience for adults and kids alike, such as blacksmithing, woodworking, spinning, etc. Email events@mulberrymilldickson.com for more information.