Application

Strawberry Non-Profits - 501c3 (Dessert 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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$ 270.00

About the application

Strawberry Non-profit organizations (IRS recognized 501c3) form Strawberry Row and are a signature attraction at Strawberry Festival. As a Strawberry Non-profit vendor you will:

  • Receive 10 flats of Strawberries from Festival Sponsor  - Frazier Farms - as a donation
  • Create and serve strawberry desserts to patrons as fundraiser for your organization
  • All Strawberry Nonprofits have booth placement on Main Street 
  • Requires San Diego County Temp Food Facility Permit 
  • Requires volunteer workers to have SD County Food Handler permits
  • All booths must be used for strawberry food preparation or food item serving.

About the event

Join us at the 2027 Vista Strawberry Festival! The year 2027 will see us at 16 years and still “growing”. Vista is still home to many strawberry fields, and takes pride in the fact that it hosts the only festival in San Diego County that celebrates everything "Strawberry". Come enjoy our celebration of the “berry” as we welcome 500 vendors, a 5K certified run, 1 mile and quarter mile kid's runs, unique strawberry dessert creations, pie eating competition, costumes and contests, carnival rides, music on 5 stages, international selection of foods, beer garden, artisan court, and much more on (now!) 6 streets of the beautifully renovated and historic downtown Vista! The Strawberry Festival is by far the largest community event of the year for Vista with an estimated 90,000 in attendance - join us at this "BERRY" special celebration!
City Gates Events
City Gates Events
City Gates Events
City Gates Events

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.
  • Standard exhibitor booth space is 10' frontage by 10’ depth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vendors responsible for sweeping and clean-up of booth and surrounding area. Vendors who fail to comply will not be invited back.
  • Vista Chamber of Commerce/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.

Prices

Application fees $5.00 Non-refundable $5 - nonrefundable application fee
Non Profit Strawberry Booth $265.00 10x10 Inline NonProfit STRAWBERRY FOODS
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.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • As a returning vendor - do you want to return to your same booth space as in previous show? Please advise on booth location options
  • Returning vendor
  • Please describe non-profit cause
  • Do you have a current San Diego County Temp Food Facility Permit?
  • Please specify Strawberry Dessert item to be served
  • General Display Agreement
  • Event Terms//Cancellation Policy//Waiver of Liability as found in description box below.Please review and sign.
  • Non-profits - please submit 501c3 IRS determination letter
  • If you do not have a current Temp Food Facility permit - please indicate, "Pending"
  • Please upload a copy of your current Temp Food Facility permit.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 2