Food Vendor

The application process is open until May 1^st.

Applications received after May 1^st will not be accepted.

Prepackaged food vendors who are not producing/preparing food or drinks on-site will be located within the artist blocks.

Examples of prepackaged food vendors are small batch producers who have artisan specialty goods prepackaged for sale  – spices, sauces, bottled beverages, etc, that are intended to be taken home and not to be consumed on-site.

• 10’x10’ Space – $450 + Health Dept. Fee
• 10’x10’ Corner Space – $600 + Health Dept. Fee
• 10’x20’ Space – $900 + Health Dept. Fee

On-site food vendors are defined as vendors that produce/cook/prepare food or drinks on-site to be consumed at the event.

Examples are vendors operating food trucks, food booths and food carts that produce food and drinks to be consumed at the event including specialty items like ice cream/desserts, smoothies, etc.

• 5’x5′ Cart Space – $750 + Health Dept. and Fire Department Fee
• 10’x10’ Food Vendor Space & Food Truck – $1,500 flat rate + Health Dept. and Fire Department Fee.

For vendors operating from a booth, this fee includes one 10′ x 10′ serving space (max size, no double serving spaces) plus one additional 10′ x 10′ cooking/prep space if needed. For vendors operating from a food truck, this fee includes sufficient space to accommodate the food truck footprint.

Space will be limited to an as needed basis (no spillover space) and there are no guarantees for larger spaces than stated above.

Vendors are not allowed to share a booth without prior approval.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for all applications.

The application fee is separate from your space fee and does not count towards your space fee.

There are no refunds after May 1st.

Organizers are looking to provide a top experience for our guests by the very best, freshest, creative and inspired local food the Bay has to offer.

We prize local chefs and look for food and drinks that offer a high level of quality, attention to presentation and professionalism.

The food at the event will be highly competitive and strongly urge you present your best dishes to increase your likelihood of being picked as a vendor.

Union Street Festival looks to also present a higher level of standard to event food and looks to provide attendees with restaurant quality food.

The panel looks for the following areas of criteria for each applicant: depth of work, uniqueness, technique, skill level, use of material, branding, website design, and price point, and if resale items are ethically sourced.

Products displaying unique takes on everyday items offering a creative approach and a developed level of design; through things like composition, and user centered functionality will be more likely to be picked for approval. 

Items with a greater number of applicants or more common items will be more competitive in the approval process.

If accepted, your space fee will be charged between 1-5 business days automatically after approval.

If you need to withdraw your application, we strongly recommend reaching out as soon as you receive your acceptance notice or before so you are not processed your space fee.

Space fees include the space only and do not include any additional items like tents, table or chair rentals.

Vendors must provide everything required to set-up, staff, display and sell their work, provide branding and signage display within their space, break down, and cover all vendor needs and requirements.

Vendors with tents are required to bring their own weights to secure/stabilize their tents and displays.

Vendors are required to breakdown and consolidate their recyclables and garbage and place in event recycling and debris boxes.

Space fees include the space itself only and do not include any additional items like tents, table, chairs or other supplies. Food vendors must provide everything they need to operate and cover all of their needs as a vendor.

Vendors with tents are required to bring their own weights to stabilize their tents. Tents and all objects are limited to a 10′ height limit required to comply with MUNI overhead wiring height limit requirements.

Vendors are not allowed to  have any objects extending vertically or horizontally from their tent or truck.

Applications will be approved on an on-going process throughout the application open period.

After the application period closes May 1st all food vendors that have not yet been accepted will be informed by May 5th if they have been accepted or added to the waitlist.

If you need to cancel, please contact us before May 1st to either process a refund if you have already been accepted or notify us before you receive your acceptance letter and charged for your booth space fee.

No refunds will be given after May 5^th.

I release, indemnify and hold harmless, Miramar Events, it’s clients and affiliated organizations or entities, directors, officers, agents or employees, or any of the above from any and all liabilities, demands, claims, damages or costs to property or persons as a result of my participation in any of the 2023 Union Street Festival. I further release and indemnify Miramar Events and all of its duly appointed representatives of all liability and responsibility for any injury, damage or loss sustained by exhibitors, guests or any other participants before, during or after each event as a result of the display of my work, equipment or materials. I understand that Miramar Events reserves the right to remove anything that does not meet the standards set forth in this application. I understand that there are no refunds or rain checks due to inclement weather. In consideration of acceptance of my application, I agree to accept all decisions of Miramar Events and agree to allow them use of the enclosed slides and photos and other promotional materials including photographs and videotape taken at each event for the purposes of promoting the events this year and in future years.

SELLER’S PERMIT NUMBER IS REQUIRED:

Every vendor must submit their sellers permit name and number in this application. It is the responsibility of each vendor to be in compliance with the State Board of Equalization requirements for selling product at a special event. Seller’s permits can be obtained at any local Board of Equalization office at no cost. Information is available at 1-800-400-7115 or www.boe.ca.gov.

LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Vendor understands they must carry liability insurance and are required to list Miramar Events, 1327 Livingston Avenue, Pacifica CA 94044 and the Union Street Association, 2055 Lombard Street, San Francisco CA 94147

 APPLICATIONS AND FEES:

Applications for rental of vendor space shall be subject to the approval of Miramar Events, and Miramar Events reserves the right to reject applications for spaces with or without cause if in the best interest of the event. Return of signed agreement without payment does not reserve exhibit space. No refunds for space fees will be allowed after May 15th.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

Vendors requesting cancellation will receive a refund of their fee less a $25 application processing fee.

SUBLETTING SPACE:

 No vendor shall assign, sublet, or apportion the whole or any part of the space allotted, or have any representatives, equipment, or materials from anyone other than its own company in the said exhibit space.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

Vendor expressly releases the Union Street Association and Miramar Events, the event facility and their respective directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers and servants for any damage or injury that may happen to the exhibitor or its agents, servants, employees, or property from any cause whatsoever except the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the former. Union Street Association and Miramar Events, their staff, employees, and agents assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever in matters relating to restrictions imposed on any exhibitor by any governmental agency.

INDEMNITY:

 The vendor is responsible for any and all demands on account of any injury or death, or damage to property occurring in or upon any portion of the Vendor Area leased or used by Vendor which are caused by the acts or omission of vendor, or their employees, representatives, servants, agents, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests, or contractors. Vendor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Union Street Association and Miramar Events excepting loss by negligent acts of Union Street Association and Miramar Events their officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, penalties, judgments, and liabilities of every kind and description (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees).

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

The vendor acknowledges that the San Francisco Fire Department requires all vendors to have a visible and easily accessible 2A:10BC rated fire extinguisher in their space. Fire Departments are very particular in requiring that if the extinguisher is recently purchased, it must be stamped with the CURRENT year on the body (check the label or the bottom of the unit–not the date on your receipt) AND the indicator must be all the way to the top of the green. If you’ve an older unit then it must have been serviced within the last 12 months with a current Inspection tag attached and the indicator must be all the way to the top of the green.

GENERATORS:

Only onsite food prep companies will be allowed the use of generators and only when food vendor is in full compliance with Fire Department regulations.

Pre-packaged food vendors are not allowed the use of a generator.

There is no street power onsite and if you need power for your onsite activation we highly recommend renting or bringing a whisper-quiet generator, battery pack or power station.

The use of generators is only allowed if approved by Miramar Events and the San Francisco Fire Department prior to the event and only in full compliance with code and guidelines.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATORS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO BE SURE YOU’RE IN COMPLIANCE:

Generators must be placed 20’ away from other vendors and structures;

Vendors must have a 40B:C fire extinguisher with the generator;

Vendors must create a 10’ safety perimeter (barricades, fencing, cones, caution tape) to block off public access to the generator;

Vendors may not have any additional fuel stored on site or brought onto the site once the event starts;

Vendors must place rubber matting or some protective safety layer over any extension cord or cable; and

Grounding rods are required in some cases depending on the type of generator.