Festival

2007 Food Vendors Application

FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS
 

General Information
Tapestry emphasizes a diversity of culinary offerings, in particular a large international selection. Consideration will be given to those vendors who serve unique foods appropriate to an outdoor summer event. Tapestry limits the number of vendors within each food category. When filled, categories may close prior to the registration deadline. Vendor selection from qualified applicants is based on the receipt date of completed applications, payment of minimum deposit and submission of menus. Tapestry reserves the right to select vendors based on suitability to an outdoor festival and established category limits.

Upon acceptance, food vendors will be sent a packet of information on insurance requirements and fire and health department regulations and fees. Contact Tapestry if you are unsure that you are able to meet these requirements. Food vendors or their representatives must sign the letter acknowledging fire and health regulations.

No food vendor may transfer, let, sublet, or sell their booths either entirely or partially with or without charge. Menu items other than those approved by Tapestry may not be sold from or advertised in the food vendor space. Festival personnel will periodically check food vendor booths during the event to insure compliance with Tapestry’s policies and procedures and adherence to the approved menu. Violators of Tapestry’s policies and procedures are subject to removal from the festival and forfeiture of fees and/or refundable deposits.

Make Checks Payable to TAPESTRY ARTS
Mail checks, applications & booth layout by June 1, 2007 to:
TEC Productions, 1202 Lincoln Ave #101, San Jose, CA 95125

All Festival 2007 food vendor applicants must submit the following:
• Festival application no later than the deadline of June 1, 2007
• Payment for the required fees per the schedule and timeline
• Photo/slide of food booth with scale drawing of booth layout
• Menu of items to be sold at the festival
• Copy of valid sales permit
• Additional insured status for Tapestry Arts, TEC Productions, Inc. & City of San José

All vendors must comply with all local, state and federal regulations and fire and health codes. All vendors must have a valid sales permit and resale number, collect taxes and be responsible for all sales and collections. A sales permit can be obtained from the State Board of Equalization at (408) 277-1231. San José’s sales tax is 8.25%. In addition, an accepted food vendor must show proof of liability insurance for a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 and name Tapestry Arts, its Board of Directors and staff, TEC Productions, Inc., and the City of San José and its employees as additional insured.

Booth Space and Set-up
Spaces are 12´ wide by 10´ deep, BBQ spaces are 20´ wide by 10´ deep, and deep fryer spaces are 17’ wide by 10’ deep. Additional space may be requested. See fee schedule for applicable charges. All booths must comply with the fire code.

Any construction material, other than rigid framing, and all decorative materials must be fire resistant or fire resistant treated. Fire resistive paints and sprays must bear the State Fire Marshall’s Seal of Approval. Non-compliance will result in booth closure.

Booth rentals are available through Tapestry. Please indicate that you wish to rent a booth on the submitted application. Booth fees must be paid in full no later than June 22, 2007.

The sale of food is restricted to the booth/cart and no solicitation of attendees or distribution of material is permitted outside a vendor’s booth area. Food vendors are responsible for staffing, equipment, supplies, and assembling and dismantling their booths. All BBQ areas must protect the street with an approved covering which measures two feet greater than the area of the BBQ (covering must be a minimum of 5 feet).

Food vendors will be allowed on the festival grounds on Saturday, September 3 at 5 AM until 9 AM for set-up. NO food vendors will be allowed on the festival grounds on Friday night. Only cart vendors with multiple carts will be allowed to set up on Friday night in a specially designated staging area. No exceptions!

Power
Power will be provided by Tapestry as requested. The use of power is limited to cooking and refrigeration only. NO generators are allowed!! Power provided by Tapestry, BBQs and propane are the only power sources permitted. All power sources must meet the Fire Marshall regulations and environmental restrictions, be secured in an enclosed area, and are subject to Tapestry’s approval. Vendors have an option of purchasing power (power line to booth and usage) from Tapestry. Please see electrical breakdown on application to determine your electrical needs and applicable fees.

Signage
Health Department rulings require each booth/cart to have a clearly visible sign with the name, address and phone number of the owner, operator, permitee or business posted on the front of your booth. The name must be in lettering at least 3 inches high and each letter must be 3/8 inch wide. Letters and numbers for the address and phone number must be at least 1 inch high. Use of sandwich board signs is prohibited.

Waste Management
Tapestry will provide dumpsters, separate metal barrels for the disposal of grease and containers for gray water. All boxes must be flattened before disposal in dumpsters. Food vendors with barbecues must protect the street with an approved covering a minimum of 5´. Food vendors are responsible for transporting garbage, grease, and gray water to designated containers. Use of propane is preferred. If using charcoal, vendor is completely responsible for removal and disposal of charcoal away from the festival site. Vendors must provide for their own fireproof disposal units. Please be sure to use the proper disposal containers.

Water
Tapestry anticipates an availability of on-site potable water. Upon notice of any change, alternate arrangements will need to be made by the food vendor. Access to any other nearby water source is prohibited and is cause for immediate booth closure and removal from the festival.

Premium Corners (Commissioned Items ONLY)
For commission item vendors (ice cream, coffee, smoothies, frozen yogurt, lemonade etc.) a limited number of premium corner spaces are available at an additional $200 per space. Premium corner spaces are located at the high traffic corners of Park & Almaden and San Fernando & Almaden. The premium corners are available on a first-come, first assigned basis.

Security
Tapestry provides minimal 24-hour roving security during the festival lasting through Monday at 9 PM. Tapestry does not accept responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage to vendor’s booth, material, supplies and/or equipment

Beverage Restrictions
Tapestry reserves its exclusive right to sell beer, wine, soda and bottled water. A limited number of vendors can apply to sell up to two approved beverages upon approval by Tapestry and receipt of the beverage fee. Approved beverages are iced tea, lemonade, fruit juices and fruit drinks. Beverages must be sold in cups only.

Cleaning Deposit/Refund
A cleaning deposit of $200 per booth/cart is required. At the end of the festival, Tapestry will inspect the assigned area for cleanliness - including but not limited to garbage, spills, sidewalk stains, street stains and damage to city property. The common dump area for each food court (gray water and grease) will also be inspected. If these areas are not found to be in good condition (i.e. grease and charcoal barrels, debris in gray water), any special handling charges incurred by Tapestry will be evenly distributed and deducted against the cleaning deposit of all food vendors in that food court. A maximum of $125 is refundable and will be mailed within 30 days from the close of the festival.

Commission (restricted items)
The following items are considered to be commissioned products: coffee, ice cream, lemonade and ice cream products, including but not limited to frozen yogurt and slushes. There are two levels for commissioned products: exclusive sales and non-exclusive sales.

Exclusive sales require a non-refundable deposit of $2500. The commission is 35% of the gross sales. Included are spaces for up to three booths and/or carts.

Non-exclusive sales require a non-refundable deposit of $1500. The commission is 25% of the gross sales. Included are spaces for up to two booths and/or carts.

Additional spaces are available at the standard fee. All other fees are the responsibility of the vendor (including health fees, cleaning deposit and electricity fees).

FOR ALL QUESTIONS CALL TEC and leave a voicemail at
408-275-6325 ext. 42 or email mzaro@tecproductions.com.
TEC will respond within 48 hours.

2007 Timeline

 
Application Policy
Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2007. The selection process is on-going, however, with categories closing as they are filled. To secure your menu, submit the menu listing with the application, and include a non-refundable $25 registration fee and a $300 deposit.

Failure to comply with the deadlines and/or remit fees as outlined in this application will be considered an unwritten notification of cancellation. Vendor will forfeit all fees paid prior to the cancellation. To receive a refund of fees Tapestry requires a written cancellation, mailed to TEC Productions, which will only be accepted prior to June 22, 2007. A $100 handling fee will be assessed against fee refunds. If weather, acts of God, or other reasons beyond the control of Tapestry causes the event to be cancelled, participation fees will not be returned and Tapestry will not be liable to participants for failure of the event to take place. If vendors apply and are accepted past the June 22, 2007 deadline AND THEN cancel, NO refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

Checklist

___ Completed application form (BOTH SIDES)
___ Fee payment (check payable to Tapestry)
___ Health fee (separate check payable to Tapestry)
___ Booth layout
___ New Vendors – booth photo or slide