Celebrate Green, Healthy and Local Living
The 2025 event will take place in Downtown York, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10am-3pm. This fun, family-friendly festival celebrates green, healthy, and local living and will feature more than 60 vendors, live music, food, children’s activities and much more. Go Green in the City has drawn more than 6,500 attendees during past events, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in 2025.
Key Dates
- Currently, applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
- Applications close March 21, 2025
- Payment sent via TicketLeap due by April 1, 2025
- Certificate of insurance form will be due by April 1, 2025, emailed to mwhittle@yceapa.org
- Event date – Saturday, April 26, 2025
Have any questions? Please contact Events Manager, Megan Whittle.
What We’re Looking For
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Green-conscious businesses
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Artisans with an emphasis on natural/re-purposed materials
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Vendors who provide a hands-on activity, or an educational or instructional demonstration
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Non-profits focused on healthy/green living
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Locally sourced food vendors
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Urban gardeners
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Children’s activities
Please note: We will not accept direct sales vendors.
Vendor Fees + Applications
Find associated fees for Go Green in the City Vendor opportunities and applications here.
Artisan/Business Vendor
10’x10′ booth – $100 ($75 if activity provided)
Non-Profit Vendor
10’x10′ booth – $50
Food Vendor
$100
Downtown York Vendor or Ycea member
10’x10′ booth – $50
*Downtown York Vendor applications apply to existing businesses located within the Central Business District (Business Improvement District). Vendors in Central Market and Penn Market are eligible under this category. Click here to see a map of the Central Business District.
Vendor Information
Get the specifics on logistics and requirements for all Go Green in the City Vendors.
Insurance
After you have received your notification of acceptance by March 15, your certificate of insurance naming Downtown Inc (144 Roosevelt Ave, York, PA 17401) as an additional insured must be emailed to MWhittle@yceapa.org by March 29. Failure to submit your Certificate of Insurance will result in removal from the event.
Vendor Fees
All vendor fees will be collected online using Eventbrite. You will receive payment instructions, All vendor fees will be due by March 29, 2024. Invoices not paid by this date will result in removal from the event.
Booth Spaces
All vendor booth spaces will be 10’x10′, with an exception for food truck vendors. We ask that all vendors provide their own tents, tables, chairs, etc. If you will be bringing a tent, please bring items such as tent weights or water jugs to weigh down your tent in case of wind. Tents will not be required.
Special Events Permit
All accepted food vendors must fill out a Special Events Permit through the City of York. Permits must be filled out and submitted to the city, along with payment, at least one week before the event. Failure to obtain a food vendor license will result in removal from the event. Please direct any questions to Tamika Rascoe, Health and Sanitation Officer at 717-845-2124 or trascoe@yorkcity.org. Click the button below to view the application:
Weather
Please keep in mind that inclement weather such as rain, wind, etc.is possible the day of the event! Go Green in the City will continue rain or shine, and all vendors are required to be present. Please prepare accordingly. Even though we cannot control the weather, our team will do our best to keep things organized and running smooth either way!
Electricity
Access to electricity is limited. Please make sure to list if you need electricity on your vendor application! Spaces with access to electricity will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
WiFi
Internet access will not be available due to the event being outdoors. Please prepare to have another way to collect payments, etc.
Additional Vendor Information
On or by April 19, all accepted vendors will receive additional information such as an event schedule, loading/unloading information, day-of contacts, and event map.