Welcome 2027 Food Vendors!

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the Vero Beach Blues Festival! Initial applications will be reviewed and submissions will be accepted until all spaces are filled.

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Filling out an application does not guarantee participation, so please do not send in any money with your application.

At this event you can expect 10,000 to 14,000 people (With good weather). Your wait times for food should not be longer than 30 min at max.  You must be self sufficient with your own generator power, we do not provide electric. Water will be behind you and Ice will be available. We do not book competing food vendors, we want you to be successful. 

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PLEASE READ THROUGH CAREFULLY​​

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS (For informational purposes only, do not send now)

• Proof of Liability Insurance

• Certificate of Insurance listing Latitude-88, Inc. as additionally insured (You will get info needed)

• Proper State of FL mobile food vending license

• After you set up, you must remain in place until we close Sunday night. Leaving Saturday night and returning Sunday is not allowed.

• Driving on the floor plan during public hours is strictly forbidden

• You must remain open and available during all public hours. Saturday and Sunday 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM

• Ice will be available on site.

• Security will be 24/7 beginning Friday evening.​

• Set up days will be Friday most of the day and a small window Saturday morning 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for arrivals. After 8:00 AM no food vendors will be allowed to arrive and set up, no exceptions 

• Fire department inspection begins at 9:00 AM and you must be present for it. Failure to be present will result in forfeiting your participation, no refunds. 

• Internet/Wifi/Cell signal can be spotty, be prepared with your own Starlink or whatever system you use for Wifi it you need it. 

• You will take cash and/or credit cards from the public, no tickets or tokens at the festival

• We are rain or shine!

• Have FUN!​​

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ALCOHOL: Vendors are not allowed to sell, or give away alcohol. 

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MENU BOARDS/RETAIL PRICES: All prices must include sales tax and be visible to the public at all times during business hours. Your pricing must be easily seen while standing in line. All pricing will be approved by festival management prior to acceptance.  You are only approved to sell the products listed within your contract. Once the festival is 14 days away, menu edits/requests cannot not be considered.

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PARTICIPATION FEES:

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY MONEY AT THIS TIME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

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PARTICIPATION FEES MAIN COURSE: (based on a maximum of 30' frontage) $1,200.00 Flat Fee. No other fees

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PARTICIPATION FEES SIDE ITEM / SNACK FOOD:  (based on a maximum of 20' frontage) $450.00 Flat Fee. No other fees

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No sales of canned or bottled soda or bottled water is allowed. You can sell sports drinks, iced tea, lemonade, etc. 

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DEPOSITS:

A 25% deposit will be required at time of acceptance. Deposits are refundable up to 60 days before the event. If you cancel 59 days or less there are no refunds. All balances must be paid in full 30 days from the event.