Kimmswick Food Truck Fridays-2026 Season

Hi Food Truck Vendors,

We’re excited to invite you to join us for our Food Truck Friday events — evenings filled with great food, fun, and community right here in Kimmswick!

Our Food Truck Fridays feature a variety of entertainment throughout the season (March-December). On select nights, we’ll have live music, movie nights, or even a local sports team playing on our big screen! When we don’t have live performances, we keep the atmosphere lively with music playing throughout the event area. We also provide access to all of your favorite yard games to play, and a playground located in City park when the events are scheduled at this location. Tons of seating is available, we also suggest to attendees to bring their own blankets and chairs for a picnic setting. Some of our local boutiques stay open late to offer an after-hours shopping experience once guest have filled their bellies with your delicious food favorites.

The events are hosted between two locations in our small town- City Hall Field (located at 6041 Third St) or City Park (located at the corner of 5th St. and Beckett St.). After approval, You will be contacted the week of the event letting you know which location we will be utilizing for the event. Following us on our facebook page will also help you get an idea of what we have planned for each month. You can follow our facebook page at: CIty of Kimmswick Events.

If you’d like to be a part of the fun, please complete our Food Truck Friday Vendor Application. Space is limited, and we work to ensure a good mix of food options for attendees — so be sure to apply early.

Once your application is reviewed, we’ll follow up to let you know if you’ve been approved, waitlisted, or if we need any additional details.

We can’t wait to showcase our amazing local food trucks and make this season’s Food Truck Friday events our best yet!

This cost for each Food Truck Friday includes the temporary business license fee for vendors at each event night during the 2026 Season. It is a flat rate and charged per event date. We do not take a percentage of the sales at our events. The Kimmswick Food Truck Friday Season is March through December each year from 5-9 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Payment is processed 1 week before each event. No refunds are allowed once payment is processed. 

The 2026 season includes the following dates:

March 20th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.
April 17th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

May 15th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

June 19th, 2026: 5-9 p.m

July 17th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

August 21st, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

September 18th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

October 16th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

November 20th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

December 18th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

Once approved, you will be assigned a location on our city streets to use on the above dates. Please make sure you select which dates (or all of the above) that you plan to attend! It is the flat fee of $75 to attend one of the dates! Electricity is by request. Generators are welcomed, preferably on the quieter side to not drown out the live music.

If you are a no-show on one of the above dates you were scheduled for, you will be charged an additional $50.00 for not utilizing the space on that specific date. This charge is per occurrence.

ALL SPACE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MADE AT THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE KIMMSWICK EVENTS COMMITTEE. 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email stating the submission was successful. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be approved as a vendor.  You will receive a follow-up email once you have been approved.

If you receive an email stating you were waitlisted, this means the Event Committee has reviewed your application and are taking it into consideration. Being waitlisted does not mean you have been denied, and it does not mean you will be approved. It means the Event Committee must further review before making a decision. 

All events are held rain or shine, unless weather emergency occurs. Please plan accordingly. No refunds given for inclement weather. 

Food vendors must have their food & beverage permit and fire district permit (if applicable) always displayed.

Kimmswick Business License must always be displayed.

 SET-UP: Food Trucks will be assigned spaces on Third St. between Market & Elm St. Please do not block any driveways while setting up. Please remember to respect our city residents and merchants, they must be able to enter their driveways to their homes and businesses.

· TRUCK SPACE(S): If you set your truck is set up in the wrong area you will be asked to move. PLEASE CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SPACE LOCATION… WHEN IN DOUBT ASK.  Someone will be happy to help.

·         No selling from cardboard boxes/rubber tubs, all inventories are to be placed on tables and neatly displayed boxes/tubs must be kept out of sight, if under your table they must be covered.

 IF A SITUATION ARISES AND YOU CANNOT LOCATE A CITY STAFF MEMBER, PLEASE CALL: 636-464-7407 AND WE WILL SEND SECURITY TO YOUR SITE TO ASSIST WITH THE SITUATION.

ELECTRICITY

·   Electricity is LIMITED!

·   Please specify the required amps you need when requesting electricity.

·   Please bring your own extension cords to be able to run from outlet box to truck area.

PARKING

If you require additional parking for personal vehicles, city staff will direct you to allocated locations.

THE KIMMSWICK EVENT COMMITTEE

·         We reserve the right to determine vendor location. This determination will be based on the size and space available.

·         The day of the event, vendor locations may be moved, prior to and/or after setting up, for any reason by the discretion of the City of Kimmswick Staff and/or Event Committee

·         The City of Kimmswick and the Event Committee reserve the right to utilize the images of your products to promote on social media to attract more visitors. The event committee will make every effort possible to identify the businesses with the images posted to help with promoting our vendors.

·         The Event Committee encourages all vendors to promote this event to the best of their ability, posting on social media, tagging the City of Kimmswick Events page on Facebook and/or Instagram, inviting your network to our Facebook event page; however, not required. If you would like to follow us on facebook, here is the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/people/City-Of-Kimmswick-Events/100095166225818/

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SALES TAX:  Per the Missouri Department of Revenue. Each vendor will be responsible for collection and payment of Missouri Sales Tax Please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue 573-751-3505. We do send a report to the D.O.R.; however, it is your responsibility to contact them prior to the events. 

Register with the State of Missouri for a State Sales Tax Number.

City of Kimmswick Sales Tax Rate: 8.86%

FOOD/BEVERAGE PERMIT: ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS AND COTTAGE LAW VENDORS (selling pre-packaged cooked/baked items) WHO ARE PROVIDING SAMPLES OR REQUIRE HEATING/COOLING OF PRODUCTS MUST HAVE A FOOD & BEVERAGE PERMIT THROUGH JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. You may contact them with your questions at: 636-797-3737, or you can apply online at: www.jeffcohealth.org

Once on their website:

Click: "How Do I?"

Click: Locate "Acquire a food/beverage permit?"

 Click where it says "Our Portal Here."

 You will have to create an account to complete. The permit will be emailed immediately after completion.

Please submit a copy to the City of Kimmswick via the eventeny email messaging system, or you can mail to:

City of Kimmswick

6041 Third St.

P.O. Box 27

Kimmswick, MO. 63053

The Jefferson County Health Department will be onsite to identify violations.

FIRE DISTRICT PERMIT:  If you are cooking food, cooking with grease, or open flame, or using electricity for heating equipment, you will also need a “Special Event/Festival Permit” through the ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. You may contact them at 636-296-2211 for additional details and requirements. You can also apply online at www.rockfire-rescue.org . Once at their website, under the "Fire Marshal" tab, scroll down, click on "Special Event Festival Permit." Once you complete the application, you can email it to permits@rockfire-rescue.org

The Rock Community Fire Marshal will be onsite during the events to identify violations.

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS: Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance listing the City of Kimmswick as an additionally insured for a minimum of 2-million-dollar MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF KIMMSWICK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

 IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THIS DOCUMENTATION BY THE DAY OF THE 1st EVENT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS IF YOU ARE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE EVENT BY THE CITY OF KIMMSWICK STAFF AND/OR ANY DEPARTMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF NOT HAVING THE PROPER PERMITS AND ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

SECURITY

·         Extra police presence will be provided Friday night.

·         Participants are responsible for their merchandise and equipment in case of loss or damage.

·         The Festival Committee, The City of Kimmswick, its Officers, agents or employees shall be held free from and against all expenses, claims, actions, liabilities, attorney fees, damages, and losses of any kind whatsoever, actually or allegedly, resulting from or connected with the operation of said booths.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please e-mail us through the eventeny website or at info@cityofkimmswick.org, we will get back to you as soon as possible, or you may call 636-464-7407, please leave a message, someone will return your call as soon as possible. We are a small historic town, with minimal staffing, most being volunteers. Please only leave one message and allow us time to get back with you. Emailing us through the eventeny messaging system IS the quickest way to receive a response.

ARE YOU AN ACTIVITY/ENTERTAINMENT VENDOR???

An Activity/ Entertainment Vendor provides interactive or experiential activities for attendees. These activities can range from educational workshops to games, interactive art installations, or demos of specific products, talents, or skills. Examples of activity/entertainment vendors include but are not limited to: face painters, henna tattoo artists, hair braiders, balloon artists, and/or game-related vendors.

Our Food Truck Fridays feature a variety of entertainment throughout the season (March-December). On select nights, we’ll have live music, movie nights, or even a local sports team playing on our big screen! When we don’t have live performances, we keep the atmosphere lively with music playing throughout the event area. We also provide access to all your favorite yard games to play, and a playground located in City Park when the events are scheduled at this location. Tons of seating is available; we also suggest attendees bring their own blankets and chairs for a picnic setting. Some of our local boutiques stay open late to offer an after-hours shopping experience once guest have filled their bellies with your delicious food favorites.

The events are hosted between two locations in our small town- City Hall Field (located at 6041 Third St) or City Park (located at the corner of 5th St. and Beckett St.). After approval, you will be contacted by the week of the event to let you know which location we will be utilizing for the event. Following us on our Facebook page will also help you get an idea of what we have planned for each month. You can follow our Facebook page at: City of Kimmswick Events.

If you’d like to be a part of the fun, please complete our Food Truck Friday Vendor Application. Space is limited, and we work to ensure a good mix of food options for attendees — so be sure to apply early.

Once your application is reviewed, we’ll follow up to let you know if you’ve been approved, waitlisted, or if we need any additional details.

We can’t wait to showcase our amazing activity/entertainment vendors and make this season’s Food Truck Friday events our best yet!

This cost for each Food Truck Friday includes the temporary business license fee for vendors at each event night during the 2026 Season. It is a flat rate and charged per event date. We do not take a percentage of the sales at our events. The Kimmswick Food Truck Friday Season is March through December each year from 5-9 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Payment is processed 1 week before each event. No refunds are allowed once payment is processed. 

The 2026 season includes the following dates:

March 20th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.
April 17th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

May 15th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

June 19th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

July 17th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

August 21st, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

September 18th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

October 16th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

November 20th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

December 18th, 2026: 5-9 p.m.

Once approved, you will be assigned a location on our city streets or within City Park to use on the above dates. Please make sure you select which dates (or all of the above) that you plan to attend! It is the flat fee of $75 to attend one of the dates! Electricity is by request. Generators are welcomed, preferably on the quieter side, to not drown out the live music.

If you are a no-show on one of the above dates you were scheduled for, you will be charged an additional $50.00 for not utilizing the space on that specific date. This charge is per occurrence.

ALL SPACE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MADE AT THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE KIMMSWICK EVENTS COMMITTEE. 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email stating the submission was successful. Applying does not guarantee you will be approved as a vendor.  You will receive a follow-up email once you have been approved.

If you receive an email stating you were waitlisted, this means the Event Committee has reviewed your application and are taking it into consideration. Being waitlisted does not mean you have been denied, and it does not mean you will be approved. It means the Event Committee must further review before making a decision. 

All events are held rain or shine, unless weather emergencies occur. Please plan accordingly. No refunds given for inclement weather. 

Food vendors must have their food & beverage permit and fire district permit (if applicable) always displayed.

Kimmswick Business License must always be displayed.

 SET-UP:

City Hall Field: Food Trucks & vendors will be assigned spaces on Third St. between Market & Elm St. Please do not block any driveways while setting up. Please remember to respect our city residents and merchants, they must be able to enter their driveways to their homes and businesses. All trucks/trailers must be un-hitched to allow adequate spacing for each truck/trailer.

City Park:  Food Trucks & vendors will be assigned spaces in City Park. All trucks/trailers must be un-hitched. All trucks/trailers must be un-hitched to allow adequate spacing for each truck/trailer. If assigned a space along 5th St. please ensure you are off the road as much as possible. There is a gravel parking area that we would like you to be sure of parking within, there on 5th St.

· TRUCK SPACE(S): If you set your truck is set up in the wrong area you will be asked to move. PLEASE CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SPACE LOCATION… WHEN IN DOUBT ASK.  Someone will be happy to help.

·         No selling from cardboard boxes/rubber tubs, all inventories are to be placed on tables and neatly displayed boxes/tubs must be kept out of sight, if under your table they must be covered.

 IF A SITUATION ARISES AND YOU CANNOT LOCATE A CITY STAFF MEMBER, PLEASE CALL: 636-464-7407 AND WE WILL SEND SECURITY TO YOUR SITE TO ASSIST WITH THE SITUATION. In event of emergency, please call 911.

ELECTRICITY

·   Electricity is LIMITED!

·   Please specify the required amps you need when requesting electricity.

·   Please bring your own extension cords to be able to run from outlet box to truck area.

PARKING

If you require additional parking for personal vehicles, city staff will direct you to allocated locations.

THE KIMMSWICK EVENT COMMITTEE

·         We reserve the right to determine vendor location. This determination will be based on the size and space available.

·         The day of the event, vendor locations may be moved, prior to and/or after setting up, for any reason by the discretion of the City of Kimmswick Staff and/or Event Committee

·         The City of Kimmswick and the Event Committee reserve the right to utilize the images of your products to promote on social media to attract more visitors. The event committee will make every effort possible to identify the businesses with the images posted to help with promoting our vendors.

·         The Event Committee encourages all vendors to promote this event to the best of their ability, posting on social media, tagging the City of Kimmswick Events page on Facebook and/or Instagram, inviting your network to our Facebook event page; however, not required. If you would like to follow us on facebook, here is the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/people/City-Of-Kimmswick-Events/100095166225818/

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SALES TAX:  Per the Missouri Department of Revenue. Each vendor will be responsible for collection and payment of Missouri Sales Tax Please contact the Missouri Department of Revenue 573-751-3505. We do send a report to the D.O.R.; however, it is your responsibility to contact them prior to the events. 

Register with the State of Missouri for a State Sales Tax Number.

City of Kimmswick Sales Tax Rate: 8.86%

FOOD/BEVERAGE PERMIT: ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS AND COTTAGE LAW VENDORS (selling pre-packaged cooked/baked items) WHO ARE PROVIDING SAMPLES OR REQUIRE HEATING/COOLING OF PRODUCTS MUST HAVE A FOOD & BEVERAGE PERMIT THROUGH JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. You may contact them with your questions at: 636-797-3737, or you can apply online at: www.jeffcohealth.org

Once on their website:

Click: "How Do I?"

Click: Locate "Acquire a food/beverage permit?"

 Click where it says "Our Portal Here."

 You will have to create an account to complete. The permit will be emailed immediately after completion.

Please submit a copy to the City of Kimmswick via the eventeny email messaging system, or you can mail to:

City of Kimmswick

6041 Third St.

P.O. Box 27

Kimmswick, MO. 63053

The Jefferson County Health Department will be onsite to identify violations.

FIRE DISTRICT PERMIT:  If you are cooking food, cooking with grease, or open flame, or using electricity for heating equipment, you will also need a “Special Event/Festival Permit” through the ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. You may contact them at 636-296-2211 for additional details and requirements. You can also apply online at www.rockfire-rescue.org . Once at their website, under the "Fire Marshal" tab, scroll down, click on "Special Event Festival Permit." Once you complete the application, you can email it to permits@rockfire-rescue.org

The Rock Community Fire Marshal will be onsite during the events to identify violations.

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS: Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance listing the City of Kimmswick as an additionally insured for a minimum of 2-million-dollar MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF KIMMSWICK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

 IF YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED THIS DOCUMENTATION BY THE DAY OF THE 1st EVENT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS IF YOU ARE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE EVENT BY THE CITY OF KIMMSWICK STAFF AND/OR ANY DEPARTMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF NOT HAVING THE PROPER PERMITS AND ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

SECURITY

·         Extra police presence will be provided Friday night.

·         Participants are responsible for their merchandise and equipment in case of loss or damage.

·         The Festival Committee, The City of Kimmswick, its Officers, agents or employees shall be held free from and against all expenses, claims, actions, liabilities, attorney fees, damages, and losses of any kind whatsoever, actually or allegedly, resulting from or connected with the operation of said booths.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please e-mail us through the eventeny website or at info@cityofkimmswick.org, we will get back to you as soon as possible, or you may call 636-464-7407, please leave a message, someone will return your call as soon as possible. We are a small historic town, with minimal staffing, most being volunteers. Please only leave one message and allow us time to get back with you. Emailing us through the eventeny messaging system IS the quickest way to receive a response.