Application

Food Truck Application

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Deadline: Dec 15, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Mar 05, 2026 12:00 pm - Mar 08, 2026 4:00 pm (EST)
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Arlington, Virginia
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$150.00 - $1,000.00

About the application

Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Food Truck Rally


BlerDCon is a 24 hour convention and our rally is open for the duration of the conference. While we do not require our Food Truck vendors to be open for 24 hours, our participants from last year learned quickly that we have hungry patrons all day and all night.  We will be giving priority acceptance to Food Trucks that can commit to being open for long hours.  

 

The application process will include the requirement of successfully completing your Temporary Food Establishment Application.  The fee for our 2026 event is $1000 per food truck.  

 

BlerDCon will provide:

  1. Space for your food truck and/or a 10x10 pop-up tent
  2. 5 complimentary Blerdcon attendee badges
  3. Trash Receptacles and Trash Pick Up
  4. Online advertisement via Guidebook and www.blerdcon.org

Please note: We do not provide electricity. You will be responsible for furnishing generators to power your vehicle for the duration of the convention.

 

This application will remain open through December 15, 2025.  Payment will be due 15 days after the day of your formal acceptance. Failure to pay within the window will automatically re-enter the slot back into the pool. It is imperative that you pay attention to your emails. We will not grant re-entry if you miss the payment due date.

About the event

BlerDCon (Black Nerd Convention) is the first of its kind to host a traditional convention structure of panels, celebrity guests, presentations, workshops, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests music and dance while highlighting and showcasing the rich diversity of the blerd community contributing in those genres!
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Terms & Conditions

Contract

To vend at BlerdCon, you must agree to the written rules and terms. A contract for all Food Truck participants must be signed at check-in when receiving their badges.

 

Refunds

Food Truck spaces are not refundable but are transferable.

 

The application will remain open through December 15, 2025.

 

We will begin sending acceptances on October 25th. Payment for all accepted trucks will be due 15 days from the date of acceptance.

 

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact:

 

Ashley, Sr. Director of Programming

 

Jun, Associate Director of Outdoor Activations 

 

Zay, Outdoor Activations Manager 

 

foodtruck@blerdcon.org

Prices

2026 Food Truck Participant (Thursday Night) SOLD OUT Non-refundable Single booth space on Thursday night to service our attendees during our Thursday evening programming. (7:00pm - 2:00am) **A credit card is required to submit your application. You will not be charged until you're accepted and have confirmed your spot**
2026 Food Truck Participant (Full Weekend) $1,000.00 Non-refundable **A credit card is required to submit your application. You will not be charged until you're accepted and have confirmed your spot**

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please describe your menu.
  • How would you categorize your menu?
  • Why are you interested in participating in the BlerDCon Food Truck Rally?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Food Truck Application
Food Truck Application
BlerDCon 2026