2023 Bloomin' Temple Festival-FOOD Vendors INSIDE MLK FESTIVAL GROUNDS
Bloomin’ Temple Festival, one of Central Texas’ most popular events, attracts over 13,000 people annually. Join us!
About this Event
FOOD VENDOR SPOTS FOR 2023
Bloomin’ Temple Festival, one of Central Texas’ most popular events, attracts over 13,000 people annually and is held the last weekend every April. For the last 15 plus years attendees have enjoyed this two-day festival full of a wide variety of musical acts on two stages, arts & crafts, festive food, a carnival, children’s activities, and lots of family fun in historic downtown Temple.
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the Bloomin’ Temple Festival taking place Friday and Saturday,
April 28th & 29th, 2023. All vendors must review the MANDATORY RULES AND REGULATIONS prior to submitting your online application as you will be responsible for all information contained therein.
WHERE: Martin Luther King Jr. Festival Grounds (301 S. 4th Street)
WHEN: Friday, April 28th @ 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, April 29th @ 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
VENDOR SPACE: There are two types of food vendor categories within the grounds, Food Vendor and Food Truck/Trailer. Food Vendor space is limited to a single 10 x 10 booth (including all wires, stakes, poles, etc.) with a good roof that can withstand wind, rain and inclement weather and is for vendors who do not have a food truck or trailer. If you require a larger space (Example: 10 x 20) then you would need to purchase additional space. Food Truck and Trailers are limited to a 10 x 20 space. If you have a Food Truck or Display Trailer that needs a larger space (Example: 10 x 25) then you would need to purchase additional space. All items being sold must be contained in booth space. Vendors are responsible for providing all their own equipment, including tables, chair, etc. FEES:
Food Vendor (1) Single 10 x 10 Space) $375 ($75 for additional space)
Food Truck/Trailer $425 (not to exceed 20ft, $75 for additional space)
ELECTRICITY: Not provided, please be prepared to provide your own generator. All generators in use must be whisper quiet and be able to allow the unit to stay in place overnight.
WEATHER: The festival will go on rain or shine! This is an outdoor event; be prepared for any type of weather. The safety of our vendors, visitors, and staff are top priority. Booths must be secured to withstand inclement weather. The weather will be monitored throughout the festival, and we will notify vendors of important weather related information as needed.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Vendors must furnish FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT/CITY OF TEMPLE with a Certificate of Insurance with general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 and will name the City of Temple as an “additional insured” with Downtown Temple as the premises for the event. If VENDOR does not carry insurance, then the AFFIRMATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE must be completed and signed by the VENDOR in lieu of a Certificate of Insurance. All, VENDORS agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Bloomin’ Temple Festival and the City of Temple, its officers, agents, directors, employees and assigns from any and all claims arising from any act or omission of the Vendor. Certificate of Insurance and/or AFFIRMATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE must be provided before set-up.
REQUIREMENTS: Vendors must remain open until event closing, even if vendor is sold out. Leaving early makes the festival look in disarray; and vendors who leave early will not be invited to participate the following year. Your booth must be neat, attractive, and well-maintained. Signage with visible and clear pricing is required. You are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and removing your own booth, merchandise, and trash.
APPLICATON CHECKLIST/ACCEPTENCE: The following items MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
Food Menu with pricing
Photo of your booth
Certificate of Insurance and/or AFFIRMATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE
** (photos and certificate of insurance can be emailed to (aweckbacher@templetx.gov).
For more information, please contact
Amanda Weckbacher, Event Coordinator
City of Temple Parks & Recreation Department
(O) 254.298.5774 (C) 254-493-5095
aweckbacher@templetx.gov
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