FOOD VENDORS
FOOD VENDOR INFORMATION
Please use the 2025 Street Fair Food Vendor Application above and use Method A or B to comply with Burlington County Health Department regulations. The Street Fair Committee reserves the right to approve menu items to limit duplication. Starting in 2024 is a requirement for a Florence Township Fire Marshall Type 1 Permit for any food vendor who is cooking with gas, fire, oil or flame.
Method A: Submit your Street Fair Application. Also submit required paperwork and fees to the Burlington County Board of Health (deadline for health forms is April 20, 2025). Questions specifically about the Mobile/Temporary Retail Food Establishment Vendor Forms or Burlington County Board of Health paperwork? CLICK HERE or call George Hamway at 609-265-5515
Method B: Include a copy of your NJ Cottage Food Permit with your Street Fair Application. Food Sellers who have a valid Cottage Food Permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Health for home based businesses DO NOT have to submit any Burlington County Health Dept. forms.
PLUS: Florence Township Fire Marshall Type 1 Permit is needed for any food vendor who is cooking with gas, fire, oil or flame and have a required unexpired fire extinguisher. Questions? Call Florence Township Fire Marshall Brian Richardson at 609-499-1393
Event Details
This fun, family-friendly outdoor event is held annually the third weekend of May since 1977. It's our 46th Street Fair! Held on the historic Roebling Museum complex, the site of the famous John A. Roebling Steel Mill. Event renamed "The Steel Mill Street Fair" last year; formerly known as the Bordentown Street Fair as up until 2023 the fair was held on the blocked-off streets of downtown Bordentown City, New Jersey. Always held the 3rd weekend in May. The Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce has been the event organizers since the event's inception in 1977.
Last year everyone RAVED about our new Location in Roebling. Vendors can park their car at their 12x15 Spaces which are assigned on a first come-first served basis according to when your application and payment are received, although we do try to accommodate our long-time vendors. Applications are accepted while space is available, however we generally sell out early in certain categories (ie. jewelry). Well behaved and leashed pets are now welcome. New transportation and parking options are more handicap accessible. More close restrooms. Unique attractions. Next to the River Line Roebling train station. New event time is expanded til' 5 pm.
Event Set Up & Times
Prior to the event you will be mailed your assigned space number(s) and tag for entering the grounds. Set up time is 7 am - 9 am on Saturday. No cars will be allowed into the event for set up after 9 am. Park one vehicle per site and set up your booth facing the indicated isle direction. Event time is 10 am - 5 pm weather permitting. Vendor cars will be allowed to exit after 5 pm when the event ends as directed by the police. Vendors with large trailers, extra cars or trucks will have a designated vendor parking area. Vendors are responsible to bring their own tables and set up inside their space. Canopies are permitted, sandbags or weights are strongly encouraged. Quiet generators allowed. Cancellation due to inclement weather or any other reason is at the sole discretion of the Street Fair Committee. Rain Date is Sunday, May 18, 2025. NO REFUNDS.
Misc. Information
You must have your New Jersey Sales Tax Certificate with you. Food Vendors must conform to all Burlington County fire and health codes and any new pandemic-related state/local food handling or product sampling regulations. Loud music or solicitation outside of your assigned space(s) is not permitted. Failure to show up may disqualify you from participation in future shows.