Application
BBQ Food Vendor (Prepared on-site)
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Deadline: Apr 03, 2026 9:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 25, 2026 11:00 am - Apr 26, 2026 7:00 pm (PDT)
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Palm Springs, California
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$200.00 - $760.00
About the application
Application for BBQ Vendors who prepare food on-site as well as beverage and prepackaged food vendors. This includes food trucks, trailers, and tents.
This is an electronic agreement, and by purchasing a space, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
- Please review and sign the attached PDF containing the Rules and Regulations.
- You must have your booth set up before 10 AM on Saturday, April 25, for the health department inspection.
- If you need to leave early, you will be charged a $50 fee to the credit card on file.
- Ensure you pick up your trash daily and use the provided trash cans throughout the market. At the end of the Festival, when we are cleaning, we will charge a $25 trash-disposal fee for any personal trash in your booth space.
- Dispose of all grease in accordance with health department guidelines.
- If your business address is in Palm Springs, you must submit a copy of your City of Palm Springs Business License. If your business address is outside of Palm Springs, you are required to obtain a temporary seller's permit. There is no charge for this permit.
- Event Hours:
- Load in on Friday, April 24, with an appointment arranged in advance with event director Jasmine at 760-416-8801.
- Saturday, April 25, event hours 11 am to 10 pm
- Sunday, April 26, event hours 11 am to 7 pm
- Be Kind & Courteous to customers and your fellow vendors.
Prices
| Health Department Fee | $85.00 | Non-refundable | Each vendor must include this item when checking out. Health Department fees have increased considerably in the last year. We do our best to keep your participation costs as low as possible; however, the fees being charged are excessive. Thank you for understanding. |
| BBQ Vendor Space on Arenas (10' x 20' - 10' sales, 10' food prep) 2-days, Orange Zone | $650.00 | Non-refundable | Non-tented food-selling space that is 10' deep x 20' wide on arenas. Does not include tables, chairs, lights, or required ground cover. The health department fee must be added to your cart separately. The city temp vendor permit is ordered by the Pride organization, and the fee is included in your space fee. Water: On-site, running water is not provided. You must supply your own fresh water, as required by the health department. THIS IS SPACE ONLY. 10 x 10 space for your health dept.-approved tent for selling and food prep, and 10 x 10 cooking and storage space directly to the side or back of your selling space (All cooking must be done outside the 10x10 selling space). If you have an additional grill or smoker that cannot be placed immediately next to your selling space, you will need to add the "Extra 10x10 Space" to your cart. Electricity: Only 500 watts of power is provided during festival hours. IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN 500 WATTS OF POWER, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN WHISPER GENERATOR. Your space location will be assigned in the Orange Section on Arenas Rd. between Indian Canyon and Calle Encilia. |
| BBQ Food Truck/trailer 10' x 24' Space - 2 days,Orange Zone | $675.00 | Non-refundable | The Fee Includes a 24' Space for a food truck on Arenas Rd between Indian and Calle Encilia. It does not include tables, chairs, or lights. The health department fee must be added to your order. The city temp vendor permit ordered by the Pride organization is included in the fee. Electricity: Only 500 watts of power is provided during festival hours. IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN 500 WATTS OF POWER, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN WHISPER GENERATOR. Water: On-site, running water is not provided. You must provide your own fresh water, as required by the health department. THIS IS SPACE ONLY for your fully contained truck or trailer. If you have an additional grill or smoker that cannot be placed immediately next to your selling space, or you need storage space outside of your truck or trailer, you will need to add the "Extra 10x10 Space" to your cart. Your space location will be assigned in the Orange Section on Arenas Rd between Indian Canyon and Calle Encilia. |
| BBQ Vendor EXTRA Space (10' x 10') 2-days, Orange Zone | $250.00 | Non-refundable | This is EXTRA 10'x10' space if your setup requires more than 20'. If your tent and grill take up more than 20' in width, you need this EXTRA space. Or, if you need a place to store ice chests or supplies, you must include this EXTRA 10x10 space with your order. |
| Insurance for exhibitors who are selling | $115.00 | Non-refundable | Insurance - Products for Sale Select this item if you have Products for Sale (including Product Liability and food and non-alcoholic beverage sales) You may use your own policy or purchase an Endorsement from Palm Springs Pride’s event insurance carrier. Palm Springs Pride tries to provide an affordable insurance option for those who do not have an annual policy and are capable of naming Palm Springs Pride as additional insured. Palm Springs Pride offers a convenient option for purchasing one-time event insurance to participate in the festival. To purchase this insurance, place this item in your shopping cart. ALL EXHIBITORS/VENDORS MUST HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE in the amount of $1,000,000.00, naming Greater Palm Springs Pride, Inc. as co-insured, and are required to provide proof of such insurance. A copy of your current/active certificate of Insurance must be submitted to Greater Palm Springs Pride, Inc. no later than May 15 of the applicable year. Note - Insurance is not valid if you sublet, share your space, or have any third party present in your exhibit space. Please ask your insurance agent if they can provide you with the required insurance certificate. This item is available if you don't have another way to provide insurance. Event insurance may be available at a lower cost from another insurance provider. We encourage you to contact your broker for information. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- I hereby certify that I will be open and present at my booth during all advertised hours during the days I choose at Palm Springs Pride. I agree to follow all rules and regulations set forth by Palm Springs Pride staff and understand that failure to do so can result in immediate expulsion. I will have no illegal substances or weapons on my person or in my booth or vehicle during the festival. I also understand and agree that Palm Springs Pride reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any vendor for any reason.
- Please list all the food items with prices you wish to sell.
- If you have a generator, it must be an Ultra Quite generator.
- If you are a TRUCK - What is the total length of your truck? Cannot exceed 24'
- If you are a TRUCK or TRAILER - What side do you serve from?
- Submit a copy of your Temporary Sales Tax ID Permit
- Upload your TFF Operator Forrm
- Tell us how you are providing insurance
- Water: Running water is not provided on site.
- By signing below, I agree to the Rules and Regualtions to participate in the Palm Springs Pride Festival.
- Upload proof of insurance here
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
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