Application
OPEN FOOD - Trucks/Canopy Vendors
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Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
date_range
Date: Oct 25, 2026 9:00 am - Oct 25, 2026 5:00 pm (PDT)
place
Escondido, California
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$280.00 - $525.00
About the application
Applies to all open food vendors (full food & single foods) - (truck, trailer, canopy) :
- Full food/entree or protein vendors
- Multiple Snack Food/Drink Vendors
- Single Food Vendors (e.g. Shave Ice, Coffee, Kettle Corn, etc.)
About the event
Terms & Conditions
- NO PAYMENT IS PROCESSED UNTIL APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY FESTIVAL MANAGER - THAT IS - NO PAYMENT IS TAKEN AT TIME APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. Payment processes through ONLY IF application approved by Festival Manager.
- No refunds under 30 days.
- Greater than 30 days to Festival - booth fee refunds available less $40 cancellation processing fee.
- Food booth space sizes range from 10x10 (canopy vendors) to Food truck lengths.
- Exhibitor provides all display items (canopy, table, chairs, shelving, etc.)
- Corner/Endcap upgrades not available to food vendors due to festival layout requirements.
- Electrical available - starting at $80 for upgrade. NO REFUNDS FOR ELECTRICAL ON DAY OF EVENT.
- All Food vendors must have current San Diego County Health permit.
- Once application approved - current permit must be emailed to Festival Manager (if an annual permit was not already uploaded.)
- All Food vendors must post menu prices to be visible to public from 10 feet away (while standing in line and BEFORE ordering)
- Booth confirmations with load-in instructions emailed out through Eventeny approx. 3 weeks prior to festival.
- No loud music, generators, or amplified sound without prior approval.
- Vendors are responsible for their own sales tax collection, permits, and compliance with local/state regulations.
- Escondido Downtown Business Association/City Gates Events and partners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
- Vendors grant permission for their booth, products, and likeness to be photographed or recorded for promotional use.
- The event reserves the right to remove any vendor who violates rules or engages in unsafe or disruptive behavior.
- Main Festival Food Court located on Broadway south of Grand.
- Broadway and Kalmia Intersection food booths located on sidewalks due to traffic circle
Prices
| 20x10 OPEN FOOD Trucks/Trailers/Canopy (Entrees/Protein or Multi-snack vendor) | $525.00 | Vendors serving full food/entrees AND vendors selling multiple snack foods/drinks. Food Trailers/Trucks greater than 20 ft - apply here as well. | |
| 10x10 OPEN FOOD Canopy (Entrees/Protein or Multi-snack vendor) | $410.00 | Open full food (entree/protein or multiple snack items) canopy vendor. 10x10 canopy space only | |
| 20x10 OPEN SINGLE FOOD Trucks/Trailers | $400.00 | Trucks/Trailers greater than 20 ft apply here as well. Single food items only ( ex. Kona Shave Ice) | |
| 10x10 OPEN SINGLE FOOD Canopy | $280.00 | Open Single Foods - Vendor sells a single main food items such as kettle corn, shave ice, roasted nuts, coffee, etc. If you are selling multiple snack items - please select full food booth category | |
| Electrical (Up to 13 Amps) | $80.00 | $80 - Electrical Hook Up (Up to 13 Amps) CURBSIDE ONLY. NOTE: Refunds available ONLY if cancelled greater than 30 days to event. No refunds day of event. | |
| Electrical (14 Amps - <50 Amps) | $150.00 | $150 - Electrical Hook Up (14 Amps - <50 Amps) CURBSIDE ONLY. NOTE: Refunds available ONLY if cancelled greater than 30 days to event. No refunds day of event. | |
| Electrical (50 Amps or greater) | $250.00 | $250 - Electrical Hook Up (50 Amps or greater) CURBSIDE ONLY. NOTE: Refunds available ONLY if cancelled greater than 30 days to event. No refunds day of event. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Returning vendor
- As a returning vendor - do you want to return to your same booth space as in previous show? Please advise on booth location options
- Do you have a current San Diego County Temp Food Facility Permit?
- California Seller's Permit
- SINGLE FOOD MENU
- OPEN FOOD MENU
- Truck / Trailer Dimensions
- General Product Agreement
- *IMPORTANT* Insurance Requirement upon Application Approval - please review the uploaded Insurance Requirements document.
- Please upload a copy of your current Temp Food Facility permit.
- If you do not have a current Temp Food Facility permit - please indicate, "Pending"
- Event Terms//Cancellation Policy//Waiver of Liability as found in description box below.Please review and sign.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 2
OPEN FOOD - Trucks/Canopy Vendors
Gather on Grand/Escondido Street Festival