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St. Patrick's Day Street Vendors and Hawkers
- When can I submit my application to participate in the Festival?
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March 1, 2025
- How can I obtain an application for the event?
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Via website, mail, or pick-up in person
- When will applications be available?
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Applications will be available online below or obtained at 305 Fahm St. on March 1-13, 2025.
- I am a mobile vendor; what days can I sell during the Saint Patrick's Festival?
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Hawkers' permits are only good for March 17, 2025. No additional days are permitted for Hawkers.
- What are the fees for a permit?
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Fees for a Hawker range from $45.00 to $120.00
- What form of payment is accepted?
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Cash, Money Order, Credit Card only
- I want to sell food/nonfood from a site; does the City of Savannah provide sites for selling?
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The City of Savannah does not issue fixed locations. The business owner would be required to obtain an approved location for vending.
- Where can I peddle my merchandise?
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The following streets, sidewalks, and public ways are oft-limits to peddlers, festival hawkers, or street vendors; The River Street "controlled" festival zone; all of the area north of the south curb line of Bay Street; all City Parks and Squares; all of the Citv Market areas bordered by Brvan Street on the north, Congress Street on the south, Barnard Street on the east, and Montgomery Street on the west; and the traffic lanes along the designated parade route when and where the parade is in progress.
- What are the times for vendors operating as a Hawker?
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7 am-8 pm
- What is the deadline to apply?
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All applications must be received by the Revenue Department at 305 Fahm Street by 12 noon on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. All hawkers' permits will be available for pick-up at the Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., between the hours of 6 am and 8 am on March 17, 2025.
- My business operates as a Non-profit; do I need a BTC?
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Yes, with proof of IRS 501(c}(3).
- Can I share my permit with my co-worker?
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No, each person with merchandise must have a hawker's permit and ID.
- What if my permit is lost or stolen?
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No duplicate permit will be issued.
- What if my merchandise is confiscated? When can I pick it up?
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You can pick up your merchandise on Sunday, March 16, 2024, from Savannah Civic Center between 9 am and 12 noon.
- Can someone pick up my permit?
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Yes, providing proof of your original ID.
Street Vendor and Hawker Permits
The City of Savannah Revenue Department manages the street vendor permitting process for St. Patrick's Day. All street vendors are required to complete and submit the application below.
Do you hold a 2025 Business Tax Certificate issued by the City of Savannah or another jurisdiction within the State of Georgia?
- If the answer is yes, you must provide a copy of your tax certificate and pay only the $35.00 regulatory fee for a festival hawker/peddler.
- If the answer is no, you must fill out this form and pay the transient peddler regulatory fee of $10.00, pay the festival hawker/peddler regulatory fee of $35.00, and $85.00 for the Business Tax Certificate.
- Non-profit organizations based in Chatham County must attach a copy of their IRS 501(c) (3) certification document to the application and will only pay the $35.00 regulatory fee.
ALL HAWKER’S CARTS MUST BE INSPECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE PARADE ROUTE.
CART INSPECTIONS WILL OCCUR AT 301 OGLETHORPE AVE FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M ON MARCH 17TH 2026
Requirements For Transient Merchants/Peddlers
Revised Hold Harmless Agreement
Questions about the rules for businesses operating during the St. Patrick's Day celebration? Please contact us.
City of Savannah Revenue Department
Business Taxes & Alcohol Licensing Unit
Phone: (912) 651-6445
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Festival Hawker/Street Vendor Permit
- Fixed Location (Food Vendor) Application
- Fixed Location (Non-Food) Vendor Application
If you wish to sell goods as a roaming vendor during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, follow these steps:
1. Complete the Application – Print/Download and complete the Festival Hawker/Street Vendor Permit application.
2. Submit Required Documents – Provide a copy of a valid ID and any necessary business licenses or 501(c) (3) certifications.
3. Pay Fees– Pay the applicable permit fee as outlined in the application.
4. Receive Approval – Upon review and approval, all Festival Hawker/Street Vendor permits will be available for pick-up at the Savannah Civic Center located at 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue (Parking lot entrance) at 6:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
2026 St Pat's Hawker Application
Department of Public Health Application
Complete the Application – Print/Download and complete the necessary applications. Please return the organizer application and remit the $60.00 payment to the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. P: (912) 356-2160.
NONPROFIT TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION
Self-Inspection Checklist for Non-Profit Temporary Food Facilities
For vendors operating from a fixed location and selling food items, follow these steps:
Make sure all REQUIREMENTS FOR FIXED-LOCATION VENDORS ARE completed. All requirements are listed on the application.
1. Complete the Application – Print/Download and complete the Fixed Location Food Vendor Application. (**Business License Submission** – Provide proof of your current City of Savannah Business Tax Certificate if applicable).
2. Zoning requirements – Complete and submit the Festival Temporary Use approval form.
3. DPH– The Health Department’s receipt of payment for approval is required with the business tax application. Contact the Chatham County Department of Public Health at (912) 356-2160.
4. Fee Payment – Submit the required fee along with your application.
5. Approval & Placement – Upon approval, you will be assigned a designated location. Vendor permits will be available for pick-up at the Savannah Civic Center located at 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue (Parking lot entrance) from 3:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 after inspection by DPH.
IMPORTANT: Submissions will be accepted through TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026. No applications can be accepted after that date.
2026 St Pats Food Vendor Business Application
Department of Public Health Application
Complete the Application – Print/Download and complete the necessary applications. Please return the organizer application and remit the $60.00 payment to the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. P: (912) 356-2160.
NONPROFIT TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE EVENT ORGANIZER APPLICATION
Self-Inspection Checklist for Non-Profit Temporary Food Facilities
For vendors selling non-food items from a fixed location:
Make sure all REQUIREMENTS FOR FIXED-LOCATION VENDORS ARE completed. All requirements are listed on the application.
1. Complete the Application – Print/Download and complete the Fixed Location Non-Food Vendor Application. (**Business License Submission** – Provide proof of your current City of Savannah Business Tax Certificate if applicable).
2. Zoning requirements – Complete and submit the Festival Temporary Use approval form.
3. Fee Payment – Submit the required fee along with your application.
4. Approval & Placement – Upon approval, you will be assigned a designated location. Vendor permits will be available for pick-up at the Savannah Civic Center located at 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue (Parking lot entrance) from 3:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026.