10th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Welcome to the Event!

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in being part of the New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival! Please take a few moments to review our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting your space, you are electronically validating and approving your participation in this event.

 
Health Permit
All food vendors must apply directly to the City of New Bedford for a Temporary Health Permit.
The fee is $75, and payment is made directly through the city’s online portal at:
🔗 https://newbedfordma.viewpointcloud.com/

Please be sure to complete this step as soon as possible to ensure your approval with the city.

 
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Please upload your Certificate of Insurance in the “Questions” section of your application.
All required COI wording can be found in the attachments under “Document Templates, Files, Instructions & Waivers.”

 
Event Load-In Information
You’ll receive a detailed Load-In Email with all setup and breakdown instructions on Friday, April 24, 2026. If you’re bringing a trailer, you’ll need to unhitch your vehicle and park in the vendor lot.
There is free parking available for vendors outside the fort.

 
Payment & Policies
Your credit card will be charged immediately upon approval.
Payment is due at registration.
We do not offer exclusivity, and all sales are final — no refunds.

🎉 WELCOME TO THE EVENT! 🎉

We’re so excited that you’re interested in joining us for this incredible festival experience! 🚚🍻✨

Take a look through our applications and let us know if you have any questions — we’re here to help every step of the way.  This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting your space(s), you’ll be confirming your participation and approving your agreement electronically.

 
📧 WHAT’S NEXT
You will receive a Congratulations Email if you’ve been accepted into the event. 🎉
Please add mish@ftfofamerica.com as a safe email address so you don’t miss any important updates or details. 

You’ll also receive a detailed Load-In Email on Friday, April 24, 2026, with everything you need to know for setup and breakdown.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the FTFA Family and make this festival one to remember! 🎪🔥

Calling All Breweries!

Want to showcase your craft brews at one of the most popular food truck festivals in the country?

We’d love to have you join us at our upcoming event! Pour alongside some of the best local and regional breweries, connect with thousands of beer lovers, and be part of an unforgettable weekend of food, flavor, and fun.

Sign up today, and a member of our FTFA team will reach out with all the details!

Calling All Bands & DJs!

Are you ready to bring the energy, get the crowd moving, and make this festival unforgettable? We’re looking for live music and/or DJ entertainment to keep the vibes high all day long!

If you’re a band ready to rock the stage or a DJ who knows how to keep the beats going, we want to hear from you! Please fill out this application, and an FTFA staff member will reach out with more details and scheduling information.

We’re booking live and DJ music from 11 AM to 5 PM — the perfect chance to showcase your talent in front of thousands of festival-goers enjoying amazing food, drinks, and great company.

Boost Your Brand with Festival Exposure!

Take your brand to the next level and reach thousands of passionate festival-goers before, during, and after the event with our Social Media Spotlight Package.

Your business will be featured in three dedicated posts shared across all of our official FTFA platforms:

Facebook Page – 23,000+ engaged followers
Facebook Event Page – active attendees and local audiences
Instagram – 3,300+ followers hungry for festival content
X (formerly Twitter) – 4,200+ followers

Each post is designed to amplify your visibility, drive engagement, and connect your brand directly with our loyal foodie and craft beverage community.

Stand out, get noticed, and make your brand part of the excitement leading up to the festival!