Chalk the Block 12 - Food Truck/Food Cottage Vendor Application

Call for Food Vendors

Food Truck and Food Cottage Vendors are invited to participate in the 12th Annual Chalk the Block Public Art Festival , food truck vending opportunities are on October 11, 12, and 13.

Food Cottage opportunities are on October 12-13.

THE EVENT

On October 11-13, 2019, the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation will host Chalk the Block 12 Public Arts Festival (CTB12). Chalk the Block has become a signature El Paso event that provides an opportunity for the community to experience downtown in a whole new light with amazing sidewalk chalk art competitions, live music, delicious food, an interactive Kids Zone, and large scale temporary public art installations.

Food Truck Vending opportunities this year are October 11-13

Hours of Operation:

Friday “Beats and Eats” Event Soft Opening, October 11th: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; FOOD TRUCKS ONLY

Saturday, October 12: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday, October 13: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by 11:30 PM on Sunday August 11th
All applications must be submitted online.
No paper applications will be accepted.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Accepted Food Truck/Food Cottage Vendors will be notified and charged a fee for their space.
Vendors will be responsible for bringing all operational equipment and supplies.
Due to the high volume of applications and limited space a selection panel will be in charge of reviewing all applications.
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Questions or Technical Assistance:

For further information or assistance, please contact Ms. Rebecca Munoz at munozra@elpasotexas.gov or Lucero Duran at (915) 212-1780 and DuranLA2@elpasotexas.gov all technical assistance must be requested by Wednesday August 7th at 6pm

FOOD VENDOR FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

$600.00 Food Truck Vendor
$300.00 Downtown Artist and Farmers Market (DAFM) Food Truck Vendor Rate

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the Downtown Art and Farmers Market does NOT guarantee acceptance to CTB programming. Previous participation at Chalk the Block does not guarantee a space at this year's event.

· MCAD and CTB Committee’s reserve the right to curate selected applicants for diversification of items.

VENDOR FEE PAYMENT:

If selected, vendor fees are due in full between Tuesday September 3rd and Monday, September 16th by 5:00 pm.
Exact cash, checks or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) are accepted forms of payment.
Credit cards may be taken over the phone or in person at the MCAD office located at 400 W. San Antonio Ave., Suite A, El Paso, Texas 79901. Only during regular business hours Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm.
**Failure to provide payment in full and completed Vendor Agreement by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the space which will then be offered up to an alternate. **
In the event that spaces become available, alternate vendors will be notified and will have 72 hours to submit payment

FOOD CRITERIA & SELECTION

Small, locally owned businesses that provide a wide array of food and beverage options are invited to apply to be part of Chalk the Block 12.

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market (DAFM) Food Cottage Vendors:
Current DAFM Food Cottage Vendors are invited to apply for CTB. All food cottage vendors must adhere to Texas Food Cottage Law and Department of Public Health Temporary Food Establishment permitting guidelines. All items sold must be pre-packaged, appropriately labeled, food item sales ONLY.

For more information visit the Art and Farmers tab at the MCAD website: www.elpasoartsandculture.org

**Please note: Participation in the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market (DAFM) does NOT guarantee participation in CTB. Accepted DAFM vendors MAY be eligible for a discount pending the attendance requirement.**

SELECTION CRITERIA

In order to ensure diversity in cuisine, pricing, and menus, the Chalk the Block Committee will review all applications and select participants.

Food Trucks and Food Cottage vendors may apply
Food Truck vendors must provide copies of all current appropriate mobile food permits, licensing, Food Handlers, and Insurance documentation.
Food prep out of pop up tents is strictly prohibited.
Up to 15 Food Truck Vendors will be accepted to CTB12.
Vendors must visibly display all permits.
Food vendors who submitted all appropriate documentation and were not selected will be placed on an Alternate List and contacted in the event of a cancellation.

VENDOR AGREEMENT

All selected vendors are expected to sign and date Vendor Agreement at time fees are collected.
Within two weeks of the event’s completion all participating vendors must submit a CTB12 Post Event Evaluation to maintain eligibility to participate in future CTB events.

MANDATORY ORIENTATION

All Food Vendors must attend a mandatory CTB12 Food Vendor Orientation.

NOTIFICATION & CANCELLATION

All selected vendors will be notified by 6:00 pm on September August 19, 2019. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled or should the vendor be unable to participate