Becoming a Food Vendor

Vendor Information

• Establish a free business/organization account. Contact a community center near you for account information.
• Submit a complete Food Vendor Application with required documents by August 2, 2013.
• Submit a menu with price list.
• Applications will be reviewed within ten (10) business days.
• Only money orders or cash will be accepted. Please make money order payable to M-NCPPC. CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
• All vendors must have General Liability Insurance of no less than $500,000.
• The sale and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• A One time event food permit  is required for this event.   Permits are vendor's responsibility and must be requested in advanced to Prince George's County Health Department Inspector.  On-site inspection will be held on the day of the event by the Prince George's Health Department.
• Vendors are required to clean up and leave the park by 7 pm in order to receive their deposit.
• The Festival Committee will not be responsible for any loss beyond their control. 

Food vendor Fees (per space)  

Mobile Food Vendor Fees (limited spaces)

For additional information or to receive a Food Vendor Registration Package, contact Lourdes Sulc at 301-408-4336 or email at lourdes.sulc@pgparks.com

Food Vendors Rules and Regulations

• Set-up by 7 am and will not be allowed to set up after 10 am.
• Set-up in the numbered space assigned. No changing spaces prior or during the event.
• Provide their own flame retardant tent, tables and chairs. The tent should be in good condition and preferrably white in color. Tents should not display any unauthorized logos.
• Provide an "A la Carte" printed menu with prices and have it posted at all times. We recommend to use a bilingual menu.
• No glass bottles allowed.
• Have their original Health Department Food Permit on display at all times.
• Provide their own electricity and water.
• Avoid placing the food on the ground.
• Make sure that the person who handles the monies do not handle the food.
• Wear hairnets at all times.
• Provide gloves for the food handlers to wear when handling food.
• Have their own fire extinguisher.
• Place the gas grills to the rear of the vending space, as a safety precaution, to avoid injuries to the public.
• Park their car in their designated vendor parking area and not behind the food vending area.
• Remain on the festival grounds until 6pm. For the safety of our festival patrons and vendors, cannot leave before 6pm.
• Stop selling food to the public at 6 pm.
• Have a permit sales tax account.
• Not allow customer behind their food vending area.  Eating area behind the food area is not permitted.
• Remove their trash by placing in the assigned receptacle, located behind the food vendor area.
• Clean up and leave the festival grounds by 7 pm.
• NO MUSIC ALLOWED IN THIS AREA.