Food Truck

Welcome to the application process for the 60th Annual Fell's Point Fun Festival, Baltimore's longest-running community event that draws 50,000+ attendees. We appreciate your interest in our special event!

This application is for food trucks.

FESTIVAL HOURS:

Friday, October 2: 5-9pm - Friday Night Market

Saturday, October 3: 11am-7pm

Sunday, October 4: 12-5pm

*Hours may be subject to change.

All applicants must read and agree to these terms and conditions before submitting their application.

FOOD TRUCK VENDING SPACE:

Food trucks are assigned 10' wide x 25 long' feet of space. If your truck needs more than 25' feet of space, including for your maneurving, you must purchase additional space in minimal 10' increments. If adequate space is not purchased in advance, parking and participation on the day of the festival cannot be guaranteed, and removal may be necessary without a refund of vending fees.

GENERATORS/POWER:

The festival does not provide house power or access to electricity. All generators used on festival grounds must be hush/silent run generators. Any vendor using a non-compliant generator will be asked to leave the festival without a refund.                    

NON-COMPLIANCE:
The Fell’s Point Fun Festival has the right to refuse any vendor participating in the festival if they do not comply with the rules set forth and listed within the terms and conditions here, and outlined in the vendor contract. If a vendor is noncompliant, they will be asked to leave and vendor fees will not be refunded.
 

TRASH REMOVAL:

• Vendors are required to maintain clean grounds, free of all debris, within their designated areas.
• Dumpsters will be available for vendor use during the weekend event.
• At the close of each day, vendors must ensure that all trash is properly bagged and placed neatly at the front of their setup for pickup.
• Vendors are responsible for supplying their own trash bags and receptacles.

GREASE POLICY:

• Food vendors are solely responsible for removing all grease generated during the event to dispose of off-site.
• Grease bins are not provided.
• Vendors using fryer oil must utilize ground covers in order to operate.
• Any on-site disposal of grease, gray water, or any related materials is strictly prohibited. Non-compliance will result in a $1,000 fine, immediate removal from the festival, and potential criminal charges.

ICE: 

• Ice will be available for purchase.
• Vendors must provide their own transportation for the ice (ex. carts, wagons, etc.) and must use the official ice vendor.

ALCOHOL:

Vendors may not serve alcoholic beverages. 

WATER: 

The festival does not have access to water for vendor usage. All vendors are required to bring their own water source if needed.
 

CANCELLATIONS:

• Once your application has been approved, refunds will not be given for any cancellations or no shows.
• All fees are non-refundable.

SPONSORSHIP: 

Should the festival secure a food/beverage sponsor, vendors may be required to sell an official festival product (ex., soda/bottled water) at a fixed price point. 

FIRE MARSHAL:

Vendors must meet all requirements set forth by the Baltimore City Fire Marshall. Vendors must have all labeled fire-retardant structures when applicable. Vendors using any source of fire/heat must bring a fire extinguisher with a valid recharged tag. If operating with fryers or grease, vendors must have a Special K silver extinguisher. If you have any additional questions, please contact Baltimore City Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, 410 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, (410) 396-5752. Vendors who do not pass inspection by the Baltimore City Fired Department and can become compliant, will be asked to leave the festival and refunds are not given.

INSURANCE:

Once accepted to the festival, vendors must furnish a Certificate of Insurance (COI) no later than August 28, 2026. The required coverage should not be less than the following:

• Workers Compensation: Statutory Requirements
• State Disability: Statutory Requirements
• General Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000

Insurance certificates shall name The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point, Inc. and the Mayor and City Council and all respective employees, agents, and representatives as additional insured parties.

LIABILITY:

Vendors shall bear sole responsibility for any personal injury, loss of property or merchandise placed upon or sold at the festival, from set up to break down. Vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point Inc., their respective employees, agents, and volunteers and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from any and all claims, demands, suits, and actions, including attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of this contract or as a result of the vendor’s activities on the festival grounds and/or within its boundaries, including selling, storage or merchandising, and/or vendor’s occupancy or use of the festival grounds or any portion thereof.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERMIT:

All approved food vendors are required at their own expense to carry a temporary food permit from the Baltimore City Health Department. After August 1, you may reach out to the Baltimore City Health Department at (410) 396-4398.

Vendors will not be permitted to set up at the festival without a copy of the permit.  duration of the event to prevent damage to neighboring spaces or property. Vendors who do not pass inspection by the Baltimore City Health Department and can become compliant, will be asked to leave the festival and refunds are not given.