2026 Taste of Crown Point- CP Business Food Vendor Application
About the application
This event is free and only for Crown Point Businesses. The Taste of Crown Point is a two-day event that takes place July 17th and July 18th at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St. Crown Point restaurants are invited to set up a booth and showcase some of their most popular dishes. Live music, beer and beverages will be available. Admission to this event is free.
- 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
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 be on premises from their designated set-up time to the end of the event. If vendor must leave the premises, City of Crown Point personnel must be advised.
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.
Vendors are not allowed to sell any alcoholic beverages.
Tents are not necessary since we will be underneath the pavilion. However, if you decide to bring a tent anyway, a pop-up tent works best.
All refuse must be removed at the close of the event; uses of Event waste receptacles are solely for the attendees, not vendor refuse.
Prices
| 10x10 Booth | $0.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 10x20 Booth | $0.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please describe your menu (feel free to upload a picture of your menu)
- How would you categorize your menu?
- What is the size and dimentions (in feet) of your set up?
- Food truck or tent?
- If food truck, which side do you serve off of?
- Do you need water?
- Do you need electricity?
- If yes, how many AMPS?
- 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.
