America 250: Food Vendor Application

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at America 250: A Star-Spangled Jubilee! We are seeking food vendors that capture the feel of an all-American cookout and hometown celebration, including barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, smoked favorites, classic fair foods, homemade sweets, and nostalgic summer treats.

Event Details:
July 3, 2026: 4PM-10PM, 5300 TX-256 Loop
July 4, 2026: 10AM-2PM, Old Town Palestine

Participation Fee
Early Bird (April 14- May 31): $75
After May 31: $125

Check-In information will be provided at a later date.

Vendors will be responsible for all your own setup and tear down. No electricity or water will be provided. Spaces will be assigned on a first come-first served basis for those selected.

Your application will be acknowledged, and your vendor space will be verified ahead of the event. If you have any questions, please call us at (903) 723-3014.

The Food Establishment Permit Application is a required part of this application process. The Food Establishment Permit Application should be immediately forwarded to:

Community Services Department

504 N. Queen St., Palestine, TX 75801

Contact: Janet Migliaccio

Phone: (903) 731-849

Email: permits@palestine-tx.org

www.cityofpalestinetx.com

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 18, 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Violators to any rules listed on this application will not be invited back to future festival events.
2. Vendors will be assigned to a specific location designated by area and booth number. The festival is based on a first come first serve basis. There will be no guaranteed booth locations.
3. Set up for food vendors will be announced at a later date. Set up for all other vendors is 8:00AM on Saturday. Vendors will check-in and a representative will be available to help find location. Vendors who do not adhere to the assigned set-up time will have to transport their goods into the festival by hand.
5. Vendors are required to have a covered booth. Vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs, awnings, and 100 ft. extension cord (if needed). Vehicles must be removed from the barricaded area by 10AM and will not be allowed back until 2PM.
6. Each vendor will be responsible for their own trash clean up and must provide their own trash cans.
7. Applicants will receive notification of rejection before the event. No refund will be given for cancellation or removal from festival.
8. NSF checks must be replaced with cashier's check or money order. No vendor will be accepted who has not redeemed a NSF check and paid the NSF check fee of $25.
9.Quiet generators will be allowed.
10. Political booths, raffles, commercial vendors, or information/giveaway booths will be allowed in specific locations.
11. Non-profits must provide a copy of tax ID form.
12. The Food Establishment Permit Fees shown above are due upon application submission and are valid for 14 days starting on the day of the festival. Upon receipt of the Food Establishment Permit, the permit must be displayed in public view inside the food establishment.