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JCSU Homecoming 2025 Vendors

Homecoming is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars—Johnson C. Smith University will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Join us for a week filled with pride, tradition, and Golden Bull spirit.

Homecoming Parade

We’d love to have your organization join us for the annual JCSU Homecoming Parade.

Important: A mandatory parade meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday, September 19, 2025. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and finalize parade details.

Festi-BULL Vendors

Celebrate Homecoming with us at Festi-BULL—JCSU’s showcase of arts, culture, food, and entertainment. This two-day event is one of the highlights of Homecoming week, bringing together the Golden Bull family and the Charlotte community.

Dates & Times:

  • Friday, September 26, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Vendor Fees:

  • $375 – Two-day booth (Friday & Saturday)

  • $200 – Friday booth only (Food Vendor Slots SOLD OUT)

  • $200 – Saturday booth only (Food Vendor Slots SOLD OUT)

  • $275 – Food truck (per day) SOLD OUT

  • Additional tables: $6 each | Additional chairs: $2 each

What’s Included:

  • 1 eight-foot table and 2 chairs (bring your own table covers).

  • Booth assignments are first-come, first-served.

  • Vendors may bring their own tables/chairs instead of JCSU’s rental equipment.

Important Information:

  • Set-up is between 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. only (no exceptions).

  • Application, agreement, and payment are due by Friday, September 19, 2025.

  • Payments accepted by cashier’s check, money order, or credit/debit (online via TicketReturn, search “JCSU”).

  • Vendors selling JCSU-licensed merchandise must hold the proper licensing.

  • Vendors are responsible for their assigned area, tents, permits, and payment processing equipment.

How to Apply:

Questions? Contact Tenessa Moore, MTA, CMP at 704.330.1495 or tmoore@jcsu.edu

Home Football & Vendor Opportunities

Golden Bulls football is back! Don’t miss your chance to join us as a vendor this season. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, multiple vendors selling the same food type will not be accepted (except for Homecoming, when up to two of the same type will be allowed).

2025 Home Football Schedule

  • Sept. 6 – Valdosta St. at 12 p.m. (Hall of Fame Weekend)

  • Sept. 27 – Bluefield St. at 2 p.m. (Homecoming)

  • Oct. 25 – Winston-Salem St. at 1 p.m. (Open House)

  • Nov. 8 – Livingstone at 1 p.m. (Commemorative Classic/Senior Day)

Vendor Applications & Payments:

Vendor Notes:

  • No additional Italian Ice vendors will be accepted for the regular season. A maximum of two Ice vendors will be allowed at Homecoming.

  • Any vendor/food truck using fire, oil, etc. must have a fire extinguisher on site. Random inspections may occur on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 during Homecoming.

Deadlines & Reminders

  • Friday, September 19, 2025 – Deadline for all parade and vendor applications, proof of payment, and assignment confirmations.

  • Locations and assignments will be provided after this date.

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