Application

Car Cruise - CP Business One Free Spot

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Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 9:00 am (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 02, 2026 4:00 pm - Sep 29, 2026 8:00 pm (CDT)
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Crown Point, Indiana
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Free

About the application

Crown Point businesses will be allowed to participate in 1 car cruise at no charge. If additional spaces are open after the 1st, then a $75 fee will be charged per additional car cruise weekly spot.

 

  • The City of Crown Point is offering 1 booth space at no charge per Crown Point restaurant or food vendor. 
  • Crown Point restaurants or vendors will have the first right of refusal for the first 2 weeks the application is open.
  • All vendors must be a Crown Point Brick and Mortar or Vendor. 
  • If applications are received after the deadline, placement will be granted if availability is allowed. 
  • Vendors will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. 
  • Exclusivity is not guaranteed! (We will limit the sale of duplicate products.)
  • The Special Events Department has full authority to accept or deny any vendor in order to meet the needs of each event. 

About the event

The 2026 Crown Point Car Cruise season begins on Tuesday, June 2nd, and will continue from 4:15-8 p.m. every Tuesday through Sept. 29th at Bulldog Park, located at 183 S. West St. This year, car cruise participants should arrive at Bulldog Park no earlier than 4 p.m. Cars will not be allowed to enter the pavilion before 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., cars can enter the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park using the West Street entrance near the north end of the complex.
City of Crown Point
City of Crown Point
City of Crown Point
City of Crown Point

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions
OPERATING RULES VENDOR DEFINITION
A vendor is any entity offering for sale articles for human consumption or non-edible articles that all relate to a family-friendly atmosphere. Any vendor that does not meet this definition will not be considered. EXCLUSIVITY IS NOT GUARANTEED. Sale of any type of consumable human food must be with the Lake County Health Dept. rules and regulations. A current Lake County Health Department Permit MUST BE DISPLAYED AT YOUR BOOTH ON THE FESTIVAL DAY(S)for any vendors with consumable products.
Vendors that wish to use tents must have weights in order to do so. NOTE: IT CAN GET WINDY UNDER THE PAVILION SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Vendors must provide own tables, chairs, electric cords, hoses etc.
Vendors must have a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the City of Crown Point as an additional insured. You can obtain a “COI” (Certificate of Insurance) through the insurance provider of your choice.
TO PREVENT SPILLS AND STAINS ON THE CONCRETE ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO LAY TARPS, CARDBOARD, OR SOME OTHER FORM OF MAT TO PUT UNDER SPACE. Please be respectful and mindful of the space and help us keep it clean.
No Dumping is permitted in any storm sewers. You must dispose of your items elsewhere.
Vendors will be assigned a set up time after 12pm on Friday. All vendors must arrive at their assigned time. Failure to do so could result in losing your spot.
The Mayor’s Office of Special Events has the right to remove any vendor for any reason. If more applications are received than space allows, priority will be given to earliest registrants.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Do you need power? (in amps)
  • Do you need water access?
  • Please list all specific products you will have for sale:
  • Please select 3 dates that you are available.
  • I/We agree to hold harmless the City of Crown Point, Crown Point, IN, or any person, volunteer, employee or board connected with the Taste of Crown Point of any/all liability due to damage and/or theft of my/our merchandise, goods, and wares kept upon premises designated by persons mentioned above. This agreement refers to any/all damage including, but not limited to; damage by heat, water, sun, rain, wind, cold, and vandalism and the like. All claims, suits, actions, debts, and costs, charges and expenses, or damages of any nature arising from any activities under this contract, including loss predicated on active or passive negligence of the indemnities.
Car Cruise - CP Business One Free Spot
Car Cruise - CP Business One Free Spot
Car Cruise 2026