4th of July Spectacular - 2026

This application is only for Food Trucks and Trailers. There is a separate application for tented food booths.

Thank you for your interest in attending the City of Aurora's 4th of July Spectacular.

The estimated attendance for this event is 7,000.

Due to the high attendance expected at this event, vendors are encouraged to offer a limited menu, smaller portion sizes, and items that can be prepared and served quickly. These guidelines help ensure efficient service and manageable wait times. Vendors whose menus best align with these requirements are more likely to be approved.

Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of acceptance by Friday, May 22.

If your application is approved, the vendor fee will be automatically charged to the card on file.

BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS-

• County Mobile Food Vendor License (Please note we are able to accept mobile food vendor licenses from any county in Colorado )
• City of Aurora Mobile Food Vendor Tax License 
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Aurora as additionally insured (see below for COI requirements)
• Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

Please see the Related Files section for examples of each of the required documents. Links to apply for the necessary licenses are available in the Food Vendor Required Documentation file.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO OFFER A VARIETY OF FOODS AND DESSERTS WE MAY NOT APPROVE YOUR APPLICATION. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO VENDORS WHO SUBMIT THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

This application is only for Tented Food Booths. There is a separate application for food trucks and trailers.

Cottage food vendors should use the Small Business/Craft Vendor application.

Thank you for your interest in attending the City of Aurora's 4th of July Spectacular.

The estimated attendance for this event is 7,000.

Due to the high attendance expected at this event, vendors are encouraged to offer a limited menu, smaller portion sizes, and items that can be prepared and served quickly. These guidelines help ensure efficient service and manageable wait times. Vendors whose menus best align with these requirements will be more likely to be approved.

Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of acceptance by Friday, May 22.

If your application is approved, the vendor fee will be automatically charged to the card on file.

BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS-

• Araphoe County Special Event Food License (Please note we are not able to accept special event food vendor licenses from any other county in Colorado )
• City of Aurora Tax License from your regular business (bakery, commissary, snack etc) OR one day tax license (directions for this below)
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Aurora as additionally insured (see below for COI requirements)
• Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

Please see the Related Files section for examples of each of the required documents. Links to apply for the necessary licenses are available in the Food Vendor Required Documentation file.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO OFFER A VARIETY OF FOODS AND DESSERTS WE MAY NOT APPROVE YOUR APPLICATION. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO VENDORS WHO SUBMIT THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.