Taco & Empanada Fest - Food Vendor

To participate as a food vendor at the 2026 Taco & Empanada Fest held on Saturday, September 19th at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark, please read the festival guidelines below that will guide you in the completion of your application. 

Required Items for Application Submission

Upon submitting your application online, please send the following to info@touchofmagicevents.com. 

• Menu of items to be sold with prices

• Pictures of food truck, trailer, cart, or tent setup

Copies of the following items are due 14 days before the event.

• Proof of Liability Insurance

• State of Florida Business License

• DPBR Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle License or FDACS Food Permit

DBPR will be inspecting vendors the morning of the event. To learn more about setting up at a temporary event, please visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/temporaryevent-guide/

It is the vendor’s responsibility to obtain all appropriate licenses required. When applying, please ensure that you’ll have the licenses and insurance required as vendor fees are non-refundable. 

Food Vendor Fees (Non-Refundable)

Vendor fees are based on type of set up as follows:

* 10' x 10' Tent/Cart - $150

* Food Truck/Trailer/Tent up to 20’ in size - $175

* Food Truck/Trailer 21’ & longer - $200

Menu Requirements

Food vendors can sell tacos and/or empanadas only. No other entree food items are allowed on the menu. You can have as many different types of tacos or empanadas as you'd like. Sides are allowed such as rice and beans, mac n cheese, french fries, etc. No items over $7 allowed on the menu.

If an empanada or taco vendor would like to add dessert items to the menu, they must be in empanada or taco form (i.e. guava & cream cheese empanada, cheesecake dessert taco). 

NO Beverages Can Be Sold: Food vendors cannot sell any beverages. This includes bottled water, sodas, sports drinks, and specialty drinks. Jackie Robinson Ballpark has exclusive rights for all beverages.

Liability Insurance

Vendors are required to have $1,000,000 in liability insurance coverage. Proof of insurance must be submitted at least 14 days before the event listing the following as additional insureds:

COI #1

City of Daytona

301 S. Ridgewood Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

COI #2

Daytona Tortugas

110 E. Orange Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

COI #3

Touch of Magic Events, LLC

131 Maya Way

Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Event Address

The Jackie Robinson Ballpark is located at 105 E. Orange Avenue in Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 

Vendor Set Up/Breakdown

Food vendor set up is from 9:00-11:00 am. The event is open from 12:00-6:00 pm. Breakdown is from 6:00-7:00 pm. All trailers must be dropped. 

Vendors are required to remain set up for the duration of the event, even if you sell out. No truck can leave during the event, no tent can breakdown during the event. 

If you sell out and would like to walk away from your truck or tent, please close your window (or lower your tent legs) and put up a "Sold Out" sign. 

Rain or Shine/Severe Weather Policy

This event is rain or shine. Every effort will be made for the fest to go on despite inclement weather within reason. In the case of severe weather or a natural disaster, the event will be rescheduled for everyone’s safety. Vendors will be automatically transferred to the new date. If unable to attend, a credit will be issued for a future event.

Power/Water

Food vendors must be self-sufficient; Electricity and Water will not be supplied. 

Trash During Event/Clean Up After Event

Food vendors are responsible for having a trash bin by their truck/booth during the event. You are required to clean up your space after the event and are responsible for the removal of your trash, boxes, and waste from the street. If you leave trash behind, you will be charged a $50 fee. 

Sales Tax

Vendors are responsible for reporting taxable sales associated with the festival. To obtain information on a Temporary Tax certificate if needed, please contact the FL Dept. of Revenue.