Vendor Application Form

Dear Vendor,

You are cordially invited to showcase your business during the 54th Annual Homecoming Events sponsored by Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends, Inc. Homecoming weekend will be held May 22 – May 25, 2026 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. We are expecting over 500 alumni, students and community members, offering a great opportunity for exposure and sales.

Event Highlights:

Date: May 22 - May 23, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm Setup on Friday at the Maxwell Center (Hall of Fame Banquet) & Breakdown: 9:00 pm

8:00 am Setup on Saturday at the CEWA Property (Homecoming Cookout) & Breakdown: 4:00 pm

7:00 pm Setup on Saturday at the Maxwell Center (Scholarship Dance) & Breakdown: 10:00 pm

Location: The Maxwell Center on Wayne Memorial Drive and CEWA Property on New Hope Road in Goldsboro, NC

Vendor Fee: $50.00 per event for Apparel, Handbags, Ceramics and other non-food items (non-refundable)

$75.00 for Food Vendors at Homecoming Cookout (non-refundable)

I know that your business does a great job of improving the community, and we thank you for your continued support. You are making Goldsboro a better place to live.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Wayne Mathis '83

National President

Please fill out the application below

Deadline for submission is May 10, 2026

Download CEWA Vendor Application Form

Online CEWA Vendor Application Form

Zeffy Information

Note: VENDOR FEE OPTION (Zeffy without Fees)

We use Zeffy, a free platform for nonprofits that ensures 100% of raised funds go towards Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends. Zeffy is funded solely by contributions or tips from donors. You can consider supporting them at the end of your transaction. Zeffy currently has a tip default rate based on the dollar amount, however you can select a different contribution or tip amount by clicking "Other" in the dropdown.

------------------------------- VENDOR FEE EXAMPLE -------------------------------

Example: $50 Vendor Fee + 17.00% (8.50) = Total USD $58.50

Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends will receive $50 (100% of your Vendor Fee)

Zeffy's default contribution or tip request of $8.50 (17%) is OPTIONAL

After the payment window opens and you press CONTINUE, a default Zeffy tip percent will be displayed in the dropdown list

In the Summary Section, you will see something like the following:

Help keep Zeffy free for Central Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends Inc ? (optional)

Your generosity allows Central Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends Inc to use Zeffy's 100% free fundraising

and emailing platform with unlimited support, making your impact even stronger.

17.00% ($8.50)

Click on the dropdown list and select "Other" and enter 0 in the dropdown list

if you DO NOT want to leave Zeffy a contribution or tip for our organization receiving your 100% Vendor Fee!

Pay Vendor Fee

After submitting your Vendor application, please pay your Vendor Fee via the button below:

CEWA Vendor Fee Payment