New Jersey WingFest 2026

🍗🔥 NEW JERSEY WING FEST — THE INAUGURAL FESTIVAL!
New Jersey… who REALLY has the best wings? We’re bringing that debate to the fairgrounds!
Join us for the first New Jersey Wing Fest—a day dedicated to big flavor, wing competition, live entertainment and local businesses. Bring your appetite, bring your people and get ready to discover your next favorite wing spot!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 12PM–6PM
📍 Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds
275 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ
🍗 WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TOGETHER
We’re building a lineup of wing vendors serving their signature flavors, competitors chasing festival bragging rights, artists and live bands bringing the energy, and small businesses offering products and services throughout the day.
Whether you’re Team Drums or Team Flats, a classic buffalo fan or always looking for a new flavor, this is your kind of festival!
🔥 CALLING ALL WING VENDORS
Think your wings deserve the spotlight? We want to hear from restaurants, food trucks, caterers and wing specialists interested in vending or competing. Bring your signature sauce, your best recipe and your passion for great food.
🛍 CALLING ALL VENDORS & SMALL BUSINESSES
Clothing, accessories, handmade goods, beauty products, art, services and more—we’re accepting vendor applications! Introduce your business to new customers and be part of our inaugural festival.
🎤 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & LIVE BANDS
We’re accepting performance submissions to help build the festival lineup. Ready to bring your sound and energy to New Jersey Wing Fest? Send us your artist or band name, social media links and a live performance video for consideration.
🤝 SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Want your business involved? We’re welcoming sponsorship inquiries from food and beverage brands, restaurants, local businesses and organizations interested in supporting the festival. Message us to discuss ways to participate.
📩 HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Message this page with “PERFORMER” or “SPONSOR,” along with your business or artist name and what you offer. We’ll follow up with the next steps. Participation is subject to selection and confirmation.
VENDORS REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Z8D74ksr5QuAVnij6
🎟 PLANNING TO ATTEND?
Ticket and admission details are coming soon. The vendor lineup, entertainment schedule and additional event information will be announced here as they’re confirmed.
Tap “Interested” or “Going” to follow along, invite your wing-loving friends and save November 7!
👇 Tag a wing spot, small business or artist you want to see involved. Let’s make the first New Jersey Wing Fest one to remember!
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NEW JERSEY WING FEST
Official Wing Vendor Rules & Competition Requirements
New Jersey Wing Fest is searching for professional restaurants, food trucks, caterers and chefs capable of serving quality wings safely and efficiently. Acceptance is not automatic and will be based on food quality, presentation, experience, menu variety and production capacity.
1. Participation Options
Competing Wing Vendor
Competing vendors may sell food throughout the festival and participate in the Garden State Wing Championship.
Competing vendors are eligible for:
* New Jersey Wing Champion
* People’s Choice Award
* Best Traditional Buffalo Wing
* Best Sweet Wing
* Best Hot Wing
* Most Creative Wing
* Best Jersey-Inspired Flavor
* Best Booth Presentation
### Non-Competing Wing Vendor
Non-competing vendors may sell wings and approved menu items but will not submit wings for judging or qualify for awards.
All health, safety, setup, insurance and operational requirements apply equally to competing and non-competing vendors.
## 2. Application Requirements
Every applicant must provide:
* Completed vendor application
* Business or restaurant name
* Owner’s full name and contact information
* Proposed menu and prices
* Names and descriptions of wing flavors
* Current food and booth photographs
* Social-media handles and logo
* Estimated number of customers the vendor can serve per hour
* List of cooking equipment, propane, electricity and water requirements
* Proof of New Jersey business registration
* Certificate of insurance
* Required health and fire permits
* Signed acceptance of these rules
Applications should be submitted by **September 25, 2026**. Accepted vendors must pay their participation fee within 48 hours to secure their space.
Menus, permits, insurance documents and equipment information must be completed by **October 16, 2026**, or the vendor may lose its space.
## 3. Menu Requirements
* Wing vendors may offer no more than three featured wing flavors unless additional flavors are approved.
* Competing vendors must designate one official Signature Competition Wing.
* Every vendor should offer at least one mild or non-spicy flavor.
* All menu items and prices must be approved before the event.
* Prices must be clearly displayed.
* Unauthorized menu changes are prohibited.
* No vendor is guaranteed exclusivity unless provided in writing.
* Alcohol may not be sold, distributed or sampled without written approval and all required licenses.
* Vendors may not sell products that directly conflict with an exclusive festival sponsor.
## 4. Competition Rules
* The official competition entry must be a bone-in chicken wing unless the category specifically allows another style.
* Competing vendors are automatically entered into People’s Choice voting.
* Vendors may enter up to two judged flavor categories in addition to People’s Choice.
* Wings must be prepared by the registered vendor.
* Store-bought sauces must be substantially modified into the vendor’s own recipe.
* Competition wings must be submitted during the announced judging window.
* Late entries may be disqualified.
* Turn-in containers will be provided or approved by festival management.
* No business names, logos or identifying marks may appear on blind-judging containers.
* Garnishes may not be used unless authorized for a specific category.
* Festival management will announce the required number of judging wings before the event.
* Vendors are responsible for having sufficient wings available for public sales and judging.
* Employees, relatives and representatives may encourage guests to vote but may not submit fraudulent votes, offer gifts for votes or vote repeatedly.
* The judges’ decisions are final.
### Judging Score
* Flavor and seasoning: 40 points
* Tenderness and preparation: 25 points
* Sauce quality and originality: 20 points
* Appearance: 10 points
* Overall execution: 5 points
A separate public vote will determine the People’s Choice winner. In the event of a judges’ tie, the vendor with the highest flavor score will win.
## 5. Food Safety and Permits
Every vendor must comply with New Jersey food-safety regulations and all instructions issued by the local health department.
Requirements include:
* Food must come from an approved commercial source or approved commissary.
* Poultry may not be prepared in an unapproved home kitchen.
* Raw poultry must remain separated from cooked and ready-to-eat food.
* Vendors must maintain required cooking, holding and refrigeration temperatures.
* A working food thermometer must be available.
* Each booth must have an approved handwashing station.
* Sanitizer, test strips and properly labeled sanitizer containers must be available.
* Food, utensils and supplies must be protected from contamination.
* Employees must follow proper handwashing and food-handling procedures.
* Major allergens should be clearly identified for customers.
* Vendors must cooperate with all health inspections.
New Jersey directs temporary food vendors and food trucks to the local health department for approval. If the event is held in Burlington County, temporary vendors must complete the County’s Mobile/Temporary Retail Food Establishment process.
## 6. Fire and Cooking Safety
* All cooking equipment must be disclosed in advance.
* Deep fryers, grills, smokers, propane equipment and generators require approval.
* Propane cylinders must remain upright, secured and positioned as directed by the fire official.
* Vendors must provide the correct fire extinguishers for their equipment, including a Class K extinguisher when required for deep frying.
* Tents and canopies must meet venue and fire-retardant requirements.
* Cooking equipment may not be placed under an unapproved canopy or near combustible materials.
* Outdoor-rated extension cords and approved electrical connections are required.
* Generators may not be added on event day without permission.
* Grease and cooking oil may only be discarded in designated containers.
* Vendors are responsible for obtaining any required local fire permit.
## 7. Insurance
Each vendor must carry commercial general liability insurance in the amount required by the venue and organizer.
The Certificate of Insurance must name the following parties as additional insureds when requested:
* New Jersey Wing Fest
* Festival organizer
* Venue owner
* Municipality or county
* Any additional party required by the venue contract
Food trucks and trailers may also be required to provide commercial automobile insurance.
## 8. Setup and Breakdown
* Vendor arrival and setup: **8:00 AM–10:30 AM**
* Vehicles must be removed from public festival areas by **10:30 AM**
* Health and fire inspections: **10:00 AM–11:30 AM**
* Every booth must be completely operational by **11:30 AM**
* Festival opens at **12:00 PM**
* Vendors must remain open until **6:00 PM**
* Breakdown may not begin before management gives approval.
Late arrival may result in forfeiture of the vendor’s space without a refund. Vendors may not leave early because of slow sales, depleted inventory or weather conditions while the festival remains open.
## 9. Booth and Equipment
Unless otherwise stated, vendors must provide:
* Tent or food truck
* Proper tent weights
* Tables and chairs
* Cooking and serving equipment
* Approved power source
* Lighting
* Water and ice
* Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment
* Handwashing and sanitation supplies
* Fire extinguishers
* Menu signs
* Point-of-sale equipment
* Change and payment processing
* Trash containers inside the booth
* Staff needed to operate efficiently
Tent stakes may not be used unless the venue grants permission. Vendors must remain within their assigned footprint and may not move or trade spaces.
## 10. Sales and Taxes
* Vendors will collect their own food-sale revenue unless another arrangement is provided in writing.
* Vendors are responsible for payment processing, refunds, taxes and financial records.
* Vendors should accept both electronic payments and cash whenever possible.
* New Jersey requires event vendors to register for tax purposes and comply with applicable sales-tax requirements.
* Business Registration Certificates and other required documents must be displayed when required.
* Festival management does not guarantee attendance, weather, customer traffic or a specific amount of sales.
## 11. Cleanliness and Waste
* Booths must remain clean and organized throughout the festival.
* Cardboard must be flattened and placed in designated areas.
* Grease, oil and wastewater may not be poured onto the ground, into drains or into regular trash containers.
* Vendors must remove all equipment, food, trash and debris from their assigned space.
* Vendors may be charged for damage, excessive cleanup or improper disposal.
## 12. Staffing and Conduct
* Vendor employees must behave professionally.
* Clean clothing and proper food-service attire are required.
* Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption and illegal drug use are prohibited inside vendor booths.
* Harassment, fighting, threatening behavior or abusive treatment of guests, staff, inspectors or other vendors will result in removal.
* Vendors may not operate loudspeakers or play amplified music without approval.
* All instructions from festival management, security, health officials and fire officials must be followed.
* Serious violations may result in immediate closure without refund.
## 13. Marketing Requirements
Accepted vendors must provide their logo, social-media information and clear food photographs.
Each vendor agrees to:
* Share the official festival flyer at least twice
* Post at least one video promoting its appearance
* Tag New Jersey Wing Fest in promotional content
* Avoid publishing unapproved event information
* Allow the festival to use the vendor’s name, logo and food images for event promotion
* Allow event photographers and videographers to capture the booth, staff and food during the festival
## 14. Fees, Cancellation and Refunds
* Vendor spaces are not confirmed until payment is received.
* Participation fees are non-refundable after acceptance unless the festival is canceled and not rescheduled.
* No refunds will be given for vendor cancellation, failure to obtain permits, late arrival, poor sales, weather conditions while the festival operates or removal for violating festival rules.
* Vendor spaces may not be transferred or resold without written approval.
* If the festival must be postponed, paid vendor fees will be transferred to the rescheduled date unless otherwise announced.