2026 Bay Area Craft Beer & Sequicentennial Food Vendor Application

Bay Area Craft Beer Festival & Martinez Sesquicentennial Celebration

Saturday, August 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Martinez Waterfront

The Bay Area Craft Beer Festival has been reimagined as part of the City of Martinez's Sesquicentennial Celebration, commemorating 150 years of community, culture, and history.

This all-day waterfront event will feature craft breweries, live music, family-friendly activities, artisan vendors, community programming, and food vendors throughout the festival footprint.

Attendance is projected to exceed 5,000 attendees throughout the day, with the potential for higher attendance due to the citywide celebration and multiple event attractions.

Food vendor spaces are limited and will be curated to ensure a diverse selection of food offerings and strong sales opportunities for participating vendors.

Food Vendor Fee: $500

Pre-Packaged Food Vendor Fee: $350

Vendor selection will be based on menu diversity, event experience, operational capacity, and overall fit with the event.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. Event organizers reserve the right to limit menu duplication and determine vendor placement.

Required application documents include:

• Contra Costa County Health Department Permit Application (unless operating under a commercial production kitchen)
• Copy of Current Health Permit
• Contra Costa County Fire Department Permit Application
• Certificate of Insurance
• Seller's Permit/Resale License

Applications and supporting documents should be submitted through the application portal or emailed to events@downtownmartinez.org as instructed.

Food Vendor Rules and Regulations

• Only vendor space is provided. Vendors are responsible for providing their own booth, canopy, food truck, trailer, equipment, tables, chairs, signage, lighting, and any other materials required for operation.
• Vendors must comply with all Contra Costa County Health Department, Fire Protection District, and City of Martinez regulations and permitting requirements.
• No electricity or water will be provided.
• Vendors must possess a valid California Seller's Permit and are responsible for reporting and remitting all applicable sales taxes.
• Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 naming Downtown Martinez & Co. and the City of Martinez as additional insureds.
• Food vendor spaces are limited and curated. Vendor acceptance is based on menu diversity, event experience, operational capacity, and overall fit with the event.
• Event organizers reserve the right to limit duplicate food categories and menu offerings.
• Food vendors should be prepared for a high-volume service day and are encouraged to bring sufficient inventory for an event attendance of 5,000+ guests.
• Vendors are responsible for providing adequate staffing and operational capacity to serve anticipated attendance levels.
• Menu items offered at the event must match those approved through the application process unless prior written approval is obtained.
• Vendor placement and site assignments are determined solely by event management.
  No exclusivity for food or beverage categories is implied or guaranteed.
• Food vendors are responsible for the security of all equipment, inventory, cash, and personal property. Event organizers are not responsible for loss, theft, damage, power interruptions, weather-related impacts, or other circumstances beyond their control.
• Vendors are responsible for maintaining a clean booth space and surrounding area throughout the event.
• Vendors are responsible for any damage to event grounds caused by grease, spills, equipment, vehicles, fires, or vendor operations.
• All vendors must be fully set up and ready for Health Department and Fire Department inspections by 10:00 AM. Vendors not ready for inspection may be subject to penalties, fees, or removal from the event.
• Vendors must remain open and operational during published event hours unless product inventory has been exhausted.
• Load-in, parking, and event logistics information will be provided to accepted vendors prior to the event.
• All equipment, supplies, and waste must be removed from the event site, and cleanup must be completed by 9:00 PM.
• No alcohol sales are permitted by food vendors.
• Beer tasting is not included with vendor participation. Vendor tasting tickets may be purchased separately, subject to availability.
• This is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions requiring cancellation, vendors will be notified as soon as possible.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. Event organizers reserve the right to accept or reject any application at their sole discretion.
• Vendor fees are non-refundable after acceptance unless otherwise stated by event management.

Agreement to Terms & Conditions

• Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the event.
• By submitting an application, Vendor acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with all event rules, regulations, requirements, and deadlines.
• By submitting an application, Vendor agrees to comply with all federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, permits, health codes, and fire safety requirements applicable to their participation.
• By submitting an application, Vendor agrees to abide by the Bay Area Craft Beer Festival & Martinez Sesquicentennial Celebration Vendor Code of Conduct.
• Vendor agrees that failure to comply with event rules, regulations, permit requirements, or the Vendor Code of Conduct may result in removal from the event without refund.
• Vendor acknowledges that event organizers reserve the right to accept, reject, relocate, or remove any vendor whose products, operations, conduct, or presentation are deemed inconsistent with the goals, safety requirements, or standards of the event.

Submission of an application constitutes acceptance of all Terms & Conditions, Vendor Rules & Regulations, and the Vendor Code of Conduct.

Vendor Code of Conduct

• Treat attendees, volunteers, staff, sponsors, performers, city representatives, and fellow vendors with professionalism and respect.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming vendor space throughout the event.
• Operate in a manner that reflects positively on the Bay Area Craft Beer Festival, Downtown Martinez & Co., and the City of Martinez.
• Follow all directions from event staff, security personnel, health inspectors, fire officials, and emergency personnel.
• Refrain from abusive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing, or disruptive behavior.
• Do not engage in activities that create safety hazards or interfere with event operations.
• Vendors are expected to conduct business honestly and professionally and accurately represent their products and services.
• Failure to comply with the Vendor Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the event without refund.