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Contact Info: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com | 616-319-3771 | GrandRapidsFoodieFest.com
Get ready for Grand Rapids Foodie Fest! This three-day celebration brings together a delicious mix of food trucks, food vendors, merchants, live entertainment, and more in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
We’re excited to bring this experience back to the community for Year 6!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Calder Plaza — Downtown Grand Rapids
📍 Address: 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
📅 Dates & Hours:
Friday, July 16, 2027: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, July 17, 2027: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, July 18, 2027: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
👥 Estimated Attendance: 5,000+ throughout the weekend. Attendance and vendor sales are not guaranteed.
FOOD TRUCK & TRAILER PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THREE DAYS.
Food Truck & Trailer Vendors
- Full menu pricing allowed; no price cap or limitations on menu items.
- Space is assigned based on your approved truck/trailer dimensions and operating needs.
- Payment will be charged to the card on file once accepted. If a specific payment date needs to be worked out, please notify us before acceptance.
- A separate collateral deposit may be required and will be communicated upon approval.
Truck & Trailer Requirements
- Due to space and weight restrictions, only a limited number of food trucks and trailers will be accepted.
- You must provide your fully loaded weight, total length, complete setup dimensions, and serving side so we can review your setup and determine placement. Include the trailer tongue and any equipment extending beyond the vehicle.Power & Equipment
⚡ FOOD TRUCKS AND TRAILERS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN GENERATORS. FESTIVAL POWER IS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Generator use must be disclosed and approved in advance. Vendors are responsible for fuel, safe operation, noise control, and compliance with applicable fire and safety requirements.
- Generators and equipment must remain within approved locations and may not block walkways, exits, or emergency access. Changes to your approved setup require advance written approval.
Licenses, Permits & Insurance
- Food trucks and trailers must provide:
- Applicable food licensing.
- Required City of Grand Rapids licenses.
- General liability and food service liability insurance covering the entire festival, with Foodie Fest Foundation and the City of Grand Rapids named as additional insureds.
- Current inspections and required fire safety equipment.
- Food trucks and trailers will not be advertised or listed in festival materials until required documentation has been submitted and verified.
Before You Apply
Please review the Vendor Expectations and Terms & Conditions in full. GRFF has strict equipment, generator, waste disposal, and operating requirements. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their entire team understands and follows them.
AT THIS POINT, YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR THE EVENT. SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE OR RESERVE A SPACE. ACCEPTED VENDORS WILL RECEIVE AN APPROVAL MESSAGE WITH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND NEXT STEPS.
Important Notice
🚨 THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL APPLICATION 🚨
📧 Official Email: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com
🌐 Official Website: www.grandrapidsfoodiefest.com
⚠️ Do not send money to anyone else! Beware of random Facebook accounts claiming to accept vendors—these are scams. Only follow official organizer-issued payment instructions.
Facebook: Grand Rapids Foodie Fest
For questions or more details, feel free to reach out. We look forward to having you as part of the festival! 🎉
Contact Info: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com | 616-319-3771 | GrandRapidsFoodieFest.com
Get ready for Grand Rapids Foodie Fest! This three-day celebration brings together a delicious mix of food trucks, food vendors, merchants, live entertainment, and more in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
We’re excited to bring this experience back to the community for Year 6!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Calder Plaza — Downtown Grand Rapids
📍 Address: 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
📅 Dates & Hours:
- Friday, July 16, 2027: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Saturday, July 17, 2027: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sunday, July 18, 2027: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
👥 Estimated Attendance: 5,000+ throughout the weekend. Attendance and vendor sales are not guaranteed.
FOOD TRUCK & TRAILER PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THREE DAYS.
Food Booth / Tent — Food or Beverages
Select the price option that matches what you will offer and how it will be served. Fees are based on your offerings and service—not individual item prices or the number of menu items.
$1,500 — Prepared Food / Meals
- For vendors serving meal offerings, such as tacos, burgers, BBQ, seafood, or other prepared meals.
$1,000 — Desserts, Snacks & Beverages Prepared or Finished to Order
- For vendors making, warming, mixing, scooping, topping, or assembling desserts, snacks, or drinks at the festival.
- Examples include lemonade, specialty drinks, snow cones, shaved ice, scooped ice cream, funnel cakes, and desserts with toppings added to order.
$500 — Finished Food Products Sold As-Is
- For vendors selling food products that arrive finished and are sold without on-site cooking, warming, mixing, scooping, topping, or assembly.
- Examples include finished pre-packaged cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecake slices, packaged freeze-dried candy, seasonings, and properly licensed bottled sauces. Products may be packaged or displayed in a case; packaging alone does not determine the fee.
- Cottage food businesses may qualify for this tier, but all products must meet applicable cottage food or licensing requirements.
- Vendors with mixed offerings must select the highest applicable tier. Final classification is subject to organizer review and approval.
- No menu item price cap applies. All menu items remain subject to approval and festival product restrictions.
Space is assigned based on your approved setup dimensions and operating needs. - Payment will be charged to the card on file once accepted. If a specific payment date needs to be worked out, please notify us before acceptance.
A separate collateral deposit may be required and will be communicated upon approval.
Booth & Tent Requirements
- You must provide your complete setup dimensions, including tents, cooking areas, storage, generators, and any equipment outside your tent. All equipment must fit within your approved space.
- Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, and operating equipment.
Power & Equipment
⚡ FESTIVAL POWER MUST BE REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE.
- List all electrical equipment and the total number of outlets requested. High-draw and commercial cooking equipment requires separate approval.
- Requesting outlets does not automatically approve your equipment.
- Generator use must also be disclosed and approved in advance. Vendors are responsible for fuel, safe operation, noise control, and compliance with applicable fire and safety requirements.
- Changes to your approved equipment, power needs, or setup require advance written approval. See the Terms & Conditions for outlet allowances, additional outlet charges, and complete power requirements.
Licenses, Permits & Insurance
- Food and beverage vendors must provide:
- Applicable food licensing or operate within Michigan Cottage Food Law requirements where eligible
- Any City of Grand Rapids licenses or permits required for their operation.
General liability and food service liability insurance covering the entire festival, with Foodie Fest Foundation and the City of Grand Rapids named as additional insureds.
Applicable inspections, tent documentation, and required fire safety equipment. - Required documentation must be submitted and verified by the stated deadlines.
Before You Apply
Please review the Vendor Expectations and Terms & Conditions in full. GRFF has strict equipment, generator, waste disposal, and operating requirements. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their entire team understands and follows them.
AT THIS POINT, YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR THE EVENT. SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE OR RESERVE A SPACE. ACCEPTED VENDORS WILL RECEIVE AN APPROVAL MESSAGE WITH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND NEXT STEPS.
Important Notice
🚨 THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL APPLICATION 🚨
📧 Official Email: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com
🌐 Official Website: www.grandrapidsfoodiefest.com
⚠️ Do not send money to anyone else! Beware of random Facebook accounts claiming to accept vendors—these are scams. Only follow official organizer-issued payment instructions.
Facebook: Grand Rapids Foodie Fest
For questions or more details, feel free to reach out. We look forward to having you as part of the festival! 🎉
Contact Info: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com | 616-319-3771 | GrandRapidsFoodieFest.com
Get ready for Grand Rapids Foodie Fest! This three-day celebration brings together a delicious mix of food trucks, food vendors, merchants, live entertainment, and more in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
We’re excited to bring this experience back to the community for Year 6!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Calder Plaza — Downtown Grand Rapids
📍 Address: 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
📅 Dates & Hours:
- Friday, July 16, 2027: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Saturday, July 17, 2027: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sunday, July 18, 2027: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
👥 Estimated Attendance: 5,000+ throughout the weekend. Attendance and vendor sales are not guaranteed.
PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THREE DAYS.
Merchants & Business Exhibitors
- For artists, crafters, retailers, service businesses, corporate exhibitors, and nonprofits selling merchandise or fundraising products.
- Vendor Fee: $500 for all three festival days.
Includes one 10′ × 10′ space, space only. Vendors must supply their own tent, tables, chairs, and displays. - One electrical outlet is included at no charge if requested and approved. Additional approved outlets are $15 each.
- Payment will be charged to the card on file once accepted. If a specific payment date needs to be worked out, please notify us before acceptance.
- Corporate exhibitors may promote their business within their assigned booth. Sponsorship benefits and larger brand activations are not included and require a separate agreement.
- Nonprofits offering outreach without sales should use the free Nonprofit & Community Outreach application. Vendors selling food should use the applicable food vendor application.
Booth & Tent Requirements
- You must provide your complete setup dimensions, including tents, cooking areas, storage, generators, and any equipment outside your tent. All equipment must fit within your approved space.
- Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, and operating equipment.
Power & Equipment
⚡ FESTIVAL POWER MUST BE REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE.
- List all electrical equipment and the total number of outlets requested. High-draw and commercial cooking equipment requires separate approval.
- Requesting outlets does not automatically approve your equipment.
- Generator use must also be disclosed and approved in advance. Vendors are responsible for fuel, safe operation, noise control, and compliance with applicable fire and safety requirements.
- Changes to your approved equipment, power needs, or setup require advance written approval. See the Terms & Conditions for outlet allowances, additional outlet charges, and complete power requirements.
Before You Apply
Please review the Vendor Expectations and Terms & Conditions in full. GRFF has strict equipment, generator, waste disposal, and operating requirements. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their entire team understands and follows them.
AT THIS POINT, YOU ARE ONLY APPLYING FOR THE EVENT. SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE OR RESERVE A SPACE. ACCEPTED VENDORS WILL RECEIVE AN APPROVAL MESSAGE WITH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND NEXT STEPS.
Important Notice
🚨 THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL APPLICATION 🚨
📧 Official Email: foodiefestentertainment@gmail.com
🌐 Official Website: www.grandrapidsfoodiefest.com
⚠️ Do not send money to anyone else! Beware of random Facebook accounts claiming to accept vendors—these are scams. Only follow official organizer-issued payment instructions.
Facebook: Grand Rapids Foodie Fest
For questions or more details, feel free to reach out. We look forward to having you as part of the festival! 🎉
