Food Truck
About the application
- The 2026 Red Poppy Festival Food Vendor Application is an on-line application process. No paper applications will be accepted, and all food vendors must be a truck or trailer.
- To apply, complete the application form below. Application deadline is January 9, 2026. Applicants will receive an email confirmation following receipt of the application. No payment will be required unless you are accepted.
- Each applicant will be notified of their acceptance status by January 23, 2026.
- If accepted, you will receive an email with your vendor location, payment amount and link to an online payment portal. Fees will range from $1,000 - $1,200 depending on size and location. Payment will be due by February 6, 2026. If payment is not received by the due date, your acceptance will be forfeited.
- Following acceptance, you will be required to complete the Williamson County and Cities Health Department application and submit a copy of your Certificate of Insurance showing proof of liability coverage by April 3, 2026. (Coverage must include a minimum of $500,000 general liability and products completed. City of Georgetown must be listed as ‘additional insured’ through event dates.)
- Vendors must pass fire inspection and have City of Georgetown fire permit by Friday, April 10, 2026. Additional forms may be required.
- Any vendor not cooperating with Red Poppy Festival guidelines will be asked to forfeit his or her booth space and will not be invited to participate in subsequent years.
- There are no refunds or rain checks once your payment has been processed. No refunds or transfers will be made due to cancellation or removal for cause.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
By accepting the terms and conditions, I (hereinafter “Booth Operator”) hereby make application to become a participant/vendor in the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival. Booth Operator agrees to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth herein and such other rules as may be established or amended by the Red Poppy Festival Committee or the Downtown and Tourism Department of the City of Georgetown, Texas. Booth Operator will sell only those items or conduct those activities that have been specifically approved in writing. Furthermore, Booth Operator hereby releases, forever discharges and holds harmless the Red Poppy Festival and the City of Georgetown, Texas from any responsibility or liability for loss, claims, damages, theft, injury or accident from activities conducted in preparation for, during and immediately following the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival. Booth Operator assumes full and complete responsibility and will hold harmless the City of Georgetown, its officers, council members, directors, servants, agents, employees or volunteers from any loss, lost profits, damage or injury to the person or property of the Booth Operator or Booth Operator’s agents, customers, or invitees. It is further agreed that Booth Operator shall maintain his/her space, merchandise, activities and business practices in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Booth Operator understands that violation of or noncompliance with this release or any rule, regulation, law, ordinance, or decree may result in immediate expulsion of Booth Operator and his/her exhibit from the Festival without a refund of any applicable fees paid. Booth Operator is responsible for all “booth” set-up and take down of merchandise, displays and tents or covers. It is further understood that each booth operator is responsible for assuring that all items in his/her own booth are well secured in the event of weather, i.e. wind, rain, etc., and that weights must be used to secure all corners and parts of booth (tables, shelves, hanging racks, etc.) so as not to blow into or damage another booth operator’s booth and merchandise. In the event that Booth Operator’s tent or any part of the booth causes damage to another vendor’s booth due to negligence on his/her part, the Booth Operator will be responsible for those damages.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- How would you categorize your menu?
- Please list your menu items and prices (No alcoholic beverages may be sold.)
- Type of Setup
- Dimensions of Setup (List the linear frontage,depth, height, and any extra tent or awning.
- Photo of food truck/trailer set up
- Photo of food presentation
- Will you be frying
- If you will be grilling, will it be gas or coal?
- Please list all equipment you will be using ot cook or heat food
- Trailer Hitch Location
- Electricity Requirements
- By agreeing, you consent to recieving text messages int he week leading up to and throughout the festival. These messages will include load-in details, weather updates, and more. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and date rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 2