Food Truck

• The 2027 Red Poppy Festival Food Vendor Application is an online application process. No paper applications will be accepted, and all food vendors must be a truck or trailer.

• To apply, complete the application form below. The application deadline is January 8, 2027. Applicants will receive an email confirmation following receipt of the application. No payment will be required unless you are accepted.

• Each applicant will be notified of their acceptance status by January 22, 2027.

• If accepted, you will receive an email with your vendor’s location, payment amount, and link to an online payment portal. Fees will range from $1,000 - $1,200 depending on size and location. Payment will be due by February 5, 2027. If payment is not received by the due date, your acceptance will be forfeited.

• Any vendor not cooperating with Red Poppy Festival guidelines will be asked to forfeit his or her booth space and will not be invited to participate in subsequent years.

• There are no refunds or rain checks once your payment has been processed. No refunds or transfers will be made due to cancellation or removal for cause.

• All Food vendors must be in a Food Truck or Trailer.

Mobile food vendors are required to provide:

1.      A valid inspection from the Texas Department of State Health Services. More information can be found here: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/retail-food-establishments/permits-retail-food-establishments/mobile-food-vendors

2.     Mobile Food Vendor Permit from the Georgetown Fire Department. More information can be found here: https://www.georgetowntexas.gov/development_services/permits/other_permits/special_event_permits/food_vending_requirements.php

3.    Submit a copy of your Certificate of Insurance showing proof of liability coverage by April 2, 2027  – Coverage must include a minimum of $500,000 general liability coverage and The City of Georgetown listed as “additional insured” through the event dates.

By accepting the terms and conditions, I (hereinafter “Booth Operator”) hereby make application to become a participant/vendor in the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival. Booth Operator agrees to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth herein and such other rules as may be established or amended by the Red Poppy Festival Committee or the Downtown and Tourism Department of the City of Georgetown, Texas. Booth Operator will sell only those items or conduct those activities that have been specifically approved in writing. Furthermore, Booth Operator hereby releases, forever discharges, and holds harmless the Red Poppy Festival and the City of Georgetown, Texas from any responsibility or liability for loss, claims, damages, theft, injury, or accident from activities conducted in preparation for, during, and immediately following the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival. Booth Operator assumes full and complete responsibility and will hold harmless the City of Georgetown, its officers, council members, directors, servants, agents, employees, or volunteers from any loss, lost profits, damage, or injury to the person or property of the Booth Operator or Booth Operator’s agents, customers, or invitees. It is further agreed that Booth Operator shall maintain his/her space, merchandise, activities, and business practices in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Booth Operator understands that violation of or noncompliance with this release or any rule, regulation, law, ordinance, or decree may result in immediate expulsion of Booth Operator and his/her exhibit from the festival without a refund of any applicable fees paid. Booth Operator is responsible for all “booth” set-up and take-down of merchandise, displays, and tents or covers. It is further understood that each booth operator is responsible for assuring that all items in his/her own booth are well secured in the event of weather, i.e., wind, rain, etc., and that weights must be used to secure all corners and parts of the booth (tables, shelves, hanging racks, etc.) so as not to blow into or damage another booth operator’s booth and merchandise. If the Booth Operator’s tent or any part of the booth causes damage to another vendor’s booth due to negligence on his/her part, the Booth Operator will be responsible for those damages.

*No portable AC units are permitted.