Food Truck

🍎 Join Us at the Maryland Cider Festival!
The Cider Association of Maryland is thrilled that you’re interested in showcasing your work at the upcoming Maryland Cider Festival. Our event is a celebration of local craft, flavor, and community—and we know our attendees will love what you bring to the table.

The Selection Process
To ensure a curated experience for our guests, all applications will be reviewed by the Cider Association of Maryland / Maryland Cider Festival committee. We are looking for a vibrant mix of arts, crafts, and food that complement the spirit of the festival.

Notification: Vendors will be notified of their application status (Approved, Waitlisted, or Declined) via Eventeny once the review period is complete.
Booth Fees & Investment
The Maryland Cider Festival has no vendor or booth fees for this event, however, the venue does have a $75 food truck fee.

Logistics & Placement
We want to ensure the best possible flow for both vendors and foot traffic.

Booth Assignment:

Festival management will determine all booth selections and/or truck placements based on the final number of vendors and site requirements.
Load-In & Maps:

Approved vendors will receive a detailed festival map, load-in schedule, and specific instructions in our pre-festival communications.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Agreement
1. General Compliance

The Vendor agrees to operate in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the Maryland State Department of Health and the Frederick County Health Department standards.
2. Health Department / Fire Marshall Notification & Permitting
Sole Responsibility:

The Vendor is solely responsible for identifying and obtaining all necessary temporary food service permits required for operation at the Maryland Cider Festival.
Agency Notification:

It is the Vendor's exclusive duty to notify the appropriate state and local agencies of their intent to participate in this event within the timeline mandated by said agencies.
Documentation:

The Vendor must comply with all regulations pertaining to the display of applicable permits within their booth during the duration of the event.
3. Food Safety & Inspections

The Vendor is solely responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, including proper temperature control and cross-contamination prevention.
Inspections: The Vendor agrees to be present and prepared for any on-site inspections conducted by the Health Department or Event Staff.
Non-Compliance:

Failure to produce a valid permit or pass a health inspection may result in immediate closure of the Vendor’s booth without a refund of any fees paid.