Food Truck Vendor Application

A rare opportunity for food truck vendors! Apply to La Familia Market's 1st EVER TACO FEST for FREE.

What to expect as a food truck vendor at this event:

• A creative and exclusive friendly competition among local food trucks fighting to win the BEST TACO IN TOWN.
• A community-oriented event organized to raise funds for students pursuing higher education or entrepreneurship. 
• Ticket Based Sales System

  • How It Works:

    • Attendees will purchase a Taco Passport, which includes a set number of tasting tickets.

    • Each ticket is used to try one taco from a participating vendor.

    • Attendees give one ticket to your booth in exchange for a taco.

    • After the event, vendors will be paid based on the number of tickets collected at their booth.

Requirements to participate:

• Vendors can ONLY serve 3 varieties of tacos and NO other menu items. The only restriction is, make them as delicious as possible!  (Remember you are competing for the prize; attendees will be voting for the best taco.)

Food Vendors will receive approval notice no later than 8/15/25. More details of event will be sent to approved vendors.

Email lafamiliascholarship@gmail.com for any questions. 

Thank you for your interest!

TACO COMPETITION
Vendor Terms & Conditions
(Ticket-Based Sales Event)

This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for all vendors participating in the Taco Competition event (the “Event”). By participating, each vendor (“Vendor”) agrees to comply with the following terms:

• The Event operates using a ticket-based sales system.

• Attendees will purchase a Taco Passport, which contains a set number of tasting tickets.

• Each ticket is redeemable for one taco sample from any participating Vendor.

• Vendors will receive payment based on the total number of tickets collected at their booth.

• The per-ticket value will be communicated prior to the Event.

• Payment will be issued within 7–14 business days after the Event, upon ticket reconciliation.

• Each sample must be approximately 3–4 bites in size and representative of your brand.

• Vendors must provide one sample per ticket—no additional charges are permitted during the competition portion.

• Vendors are responsible for bringing an adequate supply to meet attendee demand.

• Vendors must comply with all local health and food safety regulations.

• All necessary permits, licenses, and certifications must be current and visible during the Event.

• Vendors are responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace at all times.

• Setup and teardown times will be communicated prior to the Event.

• Vendors must provide their own equipment, including tents, tables, signage, and cooking supplies.

• Booths must be fully operational by the start of the Event and remain open until the designated end time.

• Vendors must provide a minimum of 7 days’ notice if they are unable to participate.

• No-shows or last-minute cancellations may forfeit future participation opportunities or incur penalties.

• Vendors participate at their own risk and agree to hold harmless the Event Organizer, sponsors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from participation.

• Vendors are strongly encouraged to carry general liability insurance covering their operations during the Event.

• Vendors must conduct themselves in a respectful, safe, and professional manner.

• Disruptive behavior, offensive language, or unprofessional presentation may result in removal from the Event.

• Only official Event tickets may be accepted during the competition.

• Vendors may not accept cash or other forms of payment for tacos during the ticketed portion of the Event.

• All tickets must be returned to the Event Organizer at the end of the Event for reconciliation.

• The Event Organizer reserves the right to make changes to logistics, payment terms, and operations.

• Vendors will be notified in a timely manner of any such changes.

By participating in the Taco Competition, the Vendor acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined above.