2025 Kentucky Food Truck Championship FOOD TRUCK VENDOR Signup

2025 Kentucky Food Truck State Championship is open to all Food Truck and Food Trailer Vendors that are licensed to sell and serve in the state of Kentucky (including out of state vendors). Completed Application with Documents must be submitted online no later than September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Applications are NOT considered completed until we receive all items and payment received.

Applications are reviewed and approved on a first come-first reviewed basis. You will receive an email with the decision if you are approved or not approved. If approved, you will be emailed an approval notice and link to pay non-refundable entry fee via debit/credit card only. You must pay for us to reserve your spot. The sooner we receive payment, we can guarantee a spot for you. Non-Refundable Entry Fee must be paid no later than September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Entry Fees
Electric Spot (first 30 approved are guaranteed) $200
Non - Electric Spot (you must provide your own quiet generator) $150

NOTE: Vendor Spots are assigned in order of receipt and approval. The first 30 approved applications are guaranteed electrical spots. If you are not one of the first 30, you must provide your own quiet generator.

RULES:
* Previous Grand Championship Winners and Previous Category Winners ARE eligible to enter and win again in 2025.
* Applicants can win in multiple categories based on judges' decision.
* People's Choice Category is decided by attendees with survey ballot and/or paper ballots.
* Categories for 2025 include: Grand Champion, Best Truck Theme & Design, Best BBQ, Best Burger, Best International Dish, Best Dessert, Most Unique Menu Item, Best Specialty Drink, People's Choice Award.
* NEW FOR 2025: Food Truck Vendors ARE ALLOWED to serve non-alcoholic drinks only. They can serve coffee, pop, water, lemonade, tea, milkshakes, fruit juice, etc. NO alcohol is allowed to be mixed or standalone drink by any food truck vendor!
* Your plug in must fit our provided outlet. If not, you will have to furnish your own quiet generator.
* All Food Truck Vendors must collect 3% Restaurant Tax on every cash and credit card purchases. Restaurant Tax Form and Payment must be given to the Information Booth the end of the day.
* All Food Truck Vendors must accept Official Food Truck Vouchers. Vouchers must be completed with amount actually spent and signed. Turn in all vouchers at Information Booth at the end of the day. You will be reimbursed within 1 week of event.
* Unsportsmanlike conduct, being rude, using fowl language, or distasteful comments on social media and in person will disqualify you from the competition and future events hosted by Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.

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* 1. Legal Business Name

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* 2. Contact Name

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* 3. What name should payment be made payable to?

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* 4. Mailing Address

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* 5. City, State, and Zip Code

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* 6. Phone Number

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* 7. Email Address

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* 8. Food Truck's Facebook/Instagram Link

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* 9. Kentucky Sales Tax Permit Number

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* 10. Federal Tax ID Number

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* 11. Description of Food Served

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* 12. Do you have Gluten Free or Vegan Options?

Yes - Gluten Free

Yes - Vegan Option

Yes - Gluten Free AND Vegan Option

No Option

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* 13. Do you have a Food Truck or Trailer Attached to Vehicle?

Stand Alone Food Truck

Trailer attached to a vehicle

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* 14. Limited Electric Hookups will be provided for the first 30 approved applicants. Please indicate how many amps of electric you will need to run your truck or trailer. You will also need to upload a photo of your electric plug in. If you have anything else, you will have to provide your own quiet generator. Below is a photo of the outlet to be used.

30 AMP 120V

50 AMP 120V

20 AMP STANDARD DUPLEX

I WILL USE GENERATOR

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This is the electric panel used. Please mark below which outlet you will use.

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* 15. Upload photo your electric plug

Upload a JPG, PNG, or GIF File of your actual plug end used by your food truck for an electric outlet.

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INSURANCE INFORMATION

You are required to have a Business General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence with endorsement on the insurance naming Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourist Commission as an additional insured. You must also have Automotive Liability Insurance on your food truck or trailer. Policies should be effective through September 12-13, 2025. If it expires before that, you will need to email a copy of the updated policy before September 1st, 2025.

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* 16. Business General Liability Insurance Provider

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* 17. Business General Liability Insurance Policy Number

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* 18. Business General Liability Insurance Aggregate Limit & Each Occurrence Limit

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* 19. Business General Liability Insurance Dates of Coverage (if it expires before September 13, 2025, you will need to provide updated coverage before then).

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Ending Date

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* 20. Food Truck or Trailer Auto Insurance Provider

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* 21. Food Truck or Trailer Auto Insurance Policy Number

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* 22. Food Truck or Trailer Auto Insurance Dates of Coverage (if it expires before September 13, 2025, you will need to provide updated coverage before then).

Beginning Date

Date

Ending Date

Date

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* 32. Upload 1 Additional Photo of a Specialty Drink Item (optional)

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* 33. Type your full name accepting the terms, rules, and regulations of the Kentucky Food Truck Championship. I do not hold the Board of Directors, Mt. Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourism Commission, or Renfro Valley Entertainment Center liable for any accidents that may occur. I also accept that by submitting an application, I am not officially approved until the committee sends email approval and I make payment.