FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

FOOD VENDOR OVERVIEW
Cinco De Mizner is a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration sponsored by The _ Tequila Fest, featuring exceptional food, live entertainment, games, kids’ activities, and responsibly managed bar service.

We are curating a limited number of high-quality food vendors that can execute efficiently, professionally, and at scale in an outdoor festival environment.

This is a food-forward event. Vendors should be prepared for strong attendance and steady service throughout the day.

 
WHAT IS INCLUDED
One (1) standard outdoor food vendor space
Placement within the main festival footprint
Inclusion on event website and select marketing materials
IMPORTANT: This is a space-only participation fee.
 
WHAT IS NOT PROVIDED (READ CAREFULLY)
Food vendors must be 100% self-contained.

The event DOES NOT PROVIDE:

Tents or canopies
Tables or chairs
Generators or power sources
Extension cords or lighting
Cooking equipment
Water hookups
Trash bins inside vendor booths
You are responsible for bringing EVERYTHING required to operate your booth safely and legally.

 
FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
All food vendors must:

Provide their own tent (white or neutral preferred)
Provide their own generator and power
Provide all cooking, warming, and service equipment
Provide all food prep and sanitation supplies
Provide trash and waste management within your booth
Operate entirely within your assigned footprint
Remain open and operational for the full duration of the event
Failure to arrive fully equipped may result in denied setup with no refund.

 
MENU & EXCLUSIVITY
Vendors must list all menu items in their application
No duplicate menus will be approved once a category is filled
Event management reserves the right to limit or deny vendors based on menu overlap
Changes to menus after approval must be submitted in writing for approval
 
HEALTH, SAFETY & PERMITS
Food vendors are solely responsible for:

All required county and state health department permits
Temporary food service permits (if applicable)
Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Proper food handling, storage, and temperature control
Vendors must have all permits on-site and available for inspection.

 
LOAD-IN, SETUP & BREAKDOWN
Load-in times will be assigned prior to the event
Vendors must be fully set up before gates open
Early breakdown is NOT permitted
Vendors who break down early may be excluded from future events
 
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
Vendor fee: $500
Payment is due upon acceptance
All fees are non-refundable, including weather-related circumstances
Event is rain or shine unless canceled by organizers

By submitting this application, the vendor agrees to the following:

Submission does not guarantee acceptance

Event management reserves the right to approve or deny any vendor

Vendors operate at their own risk

Event organizers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property

Vendors must maintain a professional, family-friendly environment

No subleasing or shared booths without written approval

No amplified music, open flames, or hazardous equipment without approval

Failure to comply with rules may result in immediate removal without refund
 
LIABILITY & INSURANCE
Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the event organizers, sponsors, venue, and affiliates from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses arising from participation.

Insurance may be requested at the discretion of event management.

 
MEDIA RELEASE
By participating, vendors grant permission for the use of their brand name, logo, photos, video, and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes without compensation.

 
REQUIRED APPLICATION UPLOADS (EVENTENY QUESTIONS)
Required:

Menu (PDF or image)
Photos of food / setup
Business name & primary contact
On-site contact phone number
Optional but encouraged:

Logo
Website or social media links
 
IMPORTANT FINAL NOTE
Food vendors must be fully self-contained. No power, tents, generators, or equipment will be provided under any circumstances.