2027 Food Vendor Application

Festival Hours
Fairport Canal Days will be held rain or shine. Show hours are 5pm – 10pm Friday night (Fairport Junction only), 10am - 6pm Saturday (5pm – 11pm Saturday night in Fairport Junction only), and 10am - 5pm Sunday. All sites must be set up by Friday evening and must be removed by 7pm on Sunday. Specific set up times will be sent with the acceptance letter (see below). Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at 9AM each day.

Spaces
Spaces are 20’ wide by 10’ deep (half spaces will be available) and you may not use more space than you are assigned. You may not sell or trade your space, in part or in whole, without reviewing with the Food Coordinators. You are responsible for ensuring a clean area around your designated space. If you generate grease or oil during your food preparation, all residues must be completely cleaned at the conclusion of the show. During the show, all items for sale and prices must be posted and you may only sell what you have listed on this application. Any deviation from what is listed on this application must be approved before placing the item(s) for sale.

**If you are a current member of the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association use code FPMA when applying.

Health Department Certification
All food vendors must comply with the requirements established by the Monroe County Health Department. If your menu includes potentially hazardous food such as hamburgers, chicken, or beef, you must have at least one certified food worker at your site during all food preparation, cooking and service. If you serve non-hazardous food, you are not required to have a certified food worker. However, you must still obtain a permit to operate. Monroe County Health Department inspectors will be inspecting all food booths during Fairport Canal Days.
The form “Application for a Permit to Operate a Temporary Food Service Establishment” can be found at: http://www.monroecounty.gov/online-forms.php under Health. If you have any questions regarding food worker certification or Health Department requirements, contact the Monroe Department of Public Health (585-753-5064).

Sales Tax
Each food vendor is responsible for collecting New York State and Monroe County sales tax (8.00%). A copy of your Certificate of Authority must be displayed in your booth. Failure to do so may result in your removal from the show. If you do not already have a Certificate of Authority, you can obtain one at http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/register.htm

Insurance
A certificate of insurance showing General Liability (including product liability) in the amount of one million dollars must be included with your application. The Fairport-Perinton Merchants Association Inc., 6 N. Main St., Fairport, NY 14450 AND the Village of Fairport, 31 South Main St., Fairport, NY 14450, must be listed as additional insured on your policy.

Application Process
When completing the application, be very specific about your electrical requirements. To limit overlap of offerings, list your food offerings in priority order. New vendors must also submit a booth photograph. 

Acceptance notifications will be sent before April 15th. Placement will be sent May 1st. Contact Brandon Lee at fairportcdfood@gmail.com or 585-833-5500 if you have any questions about Canal Days or this application. 

If you are selected for the Fairport Junction (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) participation is required on Friday (5:00pm-9:30pm) and Saturday (9:00am-10:30pm).

All food vendors operating in the Junction Lot during Fairport Canal Days 2027 are required to utilize 100% compostable products in compliance with event sustainability guidelines. We encourage all other food vendors to utilize compostable products as well.