Application
OPEN FOOD - Trucks/Canopy Vendors
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Deadline: May 30, 2027 12:00 am (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: May 30, 2027 9:00 am - May 30, 2027 6:00 pm (PDT)
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Vista, California
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$415.00 - $735.00
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
- $5 application fee (non-refundable) is paid upon submission
- NO BOOTH 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.)
- Electrical available - starting at $90 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)
- Food vendors responsible for tarping operating area and clean-up of booth and surrounding area. Vendors who fail to comply will be charged $100 cleaning fee.
- 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.
- Vista Strawberry Festival/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 at corner og Main and Indiana
Prices
| $5 - Application fee | $5.00 | Non-refundable | $5 - nonrefundable application fee |
| MAIN FOOD COURT 15 X 10 OPEN ENTRÉE FOOD | $525.00 | 15'x10' Main Food Court Booth - Open full food (entree/protein ) menus. Canopy vendors only . Main Food Court located at lot at corner of Main St. and Indiana. | |
| MAIN FOOD COURT 20 X 10 Inline OPEN ENTRÉE FOOD | $630.00 | 20'x10' Main Food Court Booth - Open full food (entree/protein ) menus. Canopy vendors only . Main Food Court located at lot at corner of Main St. and Indiana. | |
| STREET FOOD 10x10 Canopy (Entrees/Protein or Multi-snack vendor) | $460.00 | Street location for 10' x 10'Canopy open full food. Vendors serving full food/entrees AND vendors selling multiple snack foods/drinks. | |
| STREET FOOD 20x10 Canopy/Truck (Entrees/Protein or Multi-snack vendor) | $620.00 | Street location for Truck/Canopy open full food. 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 SINGLE FOOD Canopy | $310.00 | 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 | |
| 20x10 OPEN SINGLE FOOD Trucks/Trailers/Canopy | $425.00 | 20x10 Canopy and Trucks/Trailers greater than 20 ft apply here as well. 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 | |
| Main St. Upgrade Fee | $40.00 | Main Street upgrade fee. Main Street was original street of the Strawberry Festival and is a popular street with festival patrons. | |
| Corner Upgrade Fee | $65.00 | Corner Upgrade (2-Sided Booth Exposure) | |
| Electrical (Up to 13 Amps) | $90.00 | $90 - Electrical Hook Up (Up to 13 Amps) . 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) . 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) . NOTE: Refunds available ONLY if cancelled greater than 30 days to event. No refunds day of event. | |
| Booth Cleaning Fee | $100.00 | Non-refundable | $100 fee charged post-event if booth spaces are not left at "pre-load-in" level of cleanliness. Vendor will be advised and sent photographs of booth space condition prior to charging. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Returning vendor
- Do you have a current San Diego County Temp Food Facility Permit?
- As a returning vendor - do you want to return to your same booth space as in previous show? Please advise on booth location options
- California Seller's Permit
- SINGLE FOOD MENU
- OPEN FOOD MENU
- Truck / Trailer Dimensions
- Booth Area Cleanliness Standard (and cleaning fee if required)
- General Display Agreement
- *IMPORTANT* Insurance Requirement upon Application Approval - please review the uploaded Insurance Requirements document.
- Event Terms//Cancellation Policy//Waiver of Liability as found in description box below.Please review and sign.
- 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"
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 2
OPEN FOOD - Trucks/Canopy Vendors
2027 Vista Strawberry Festival