FN Community Forum: Food Vendors

FinnPay LLC | Celebrate360 Theprizewheel™

Your Food Sold Today — Can You Reach Those Customers Tomorrow?

If you’re a food vendor working festivals, fairs, farmers markets and other events, you know how much depends on getting people to your booth during a relatively short window of time. But someone who enjoys your food today could become a customer again and again — if you have a way to stay connected. We’ve created a free online training for vendors and exhibitors focused on practical ways to turn more event visitors into customers and keep the opportunity going after the event. The training covers ideas for: ✓ Attracting more people to your booth ✓ Creating interaction and giving attendees another reason to stop ✓ Building your customer list at events ✓ Staying connected after the event ✓ Letting customers know where you’ll be serving next ✓ Promoting specials, new menu items or seasonal offerings ✓ Creating opportunities for repeat business Think about someone who discovers your food at a Saturday festival and loves it. Wouldn’t it be valuable to be able to let them know: “We’ll be at the farmers market next Saturday.” “We’re serving at the downtown festival this weekend.” “We just added a new item to the menu.” Or, depending on your business: “We also cater private parties and corporate events.” The festival may be where someone discovers your business. It doesn’t have to be the only place they ever buy from you. That’s why I believe food vendors should look beyond just: “How much did I sell today?” and also ask: “How many new customers did I create today?” FREE TRAINING: Turn Event Visitors Into Customers 👉 https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/6a9b45ab23f1d9dbaf19b672 There’s no obligation. It’s practical training designed to help vendors and exhibitors get more from the events they’re already working. I hope some of the food vendors here find it useful. Joe Medrano ThePrizeWheel.com

• Posted 2 weeks ago by FinnPay LLC | Celebrate360 Theprizewheel™

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The Portuguese Princess

Food Vendor Requirements in Connecticut

Howdy friends and neighbors - I left the joys of being a food vendor to return to the corporate world a few years ago - and have recently decided to throw my corporate latter in the trash and return the fabulous world of vendorsville!!! Can anyone provide me any and all information on pop-up food/beverage tent vendors? I’m really looking for the health department and legality information and requirements. My biggest obstacle right now is myself- I’m not sure what I want to do - foodwise, that is! Previously, I was cooking/selling shrimp and lobster, I’m not sure if I can do that at the moment or if I want to - economically speaking - but I would definitely like to get back to what makes me happy, being a food vendor. Any information on what staple requirements you’ve come across would be greatly appreciated. I’ve dismantled my previous pop-up business and I am completely starting over, the only thing I’ve maintained is my food service managers certification (ServSafe) and CPR/FirstAid certification. I am basically starting over, what are your recommendations and again, information on legality requirements, including authorizations and permits are key interests!!! Thanks all =)

• Posted 5 months ago by The Portuguese Princess

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Member

i am a new food vendor in Georgia looking for Events and festivals any one can help me please

I'm a new food vendor in Georgia, and I'm looking for events, festivals, or pop-up markets where I can share my food with the community. I specialize in Afghan cuisine, including delicious dishes like: Kabuli Pulao Mantu Chicken/Beef Kebabs Afghan Naan and more!

• Posted 1 year ago by Member

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Waukesha County Exposition Center

Coffee Vendor Needed

If you are a coffee vendor and are interested in participating in events in the Waukesha area, please contact me. Thank you!

• Posted 1 year ago by Waukesha County Exposition Center

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IEG Entertainment LLC

Lazy Peach Music Festival looking for vendors

Lazy peach music festival are look for all food vendors. Apply at https://lazypeachmusicfestival.com/vendor-inquiry/ Food Vendor Food Truck Frozen Foods Cooked Choices Other Foods

• Posted 2 years ago by IEG Entertainment LLC

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2 Hillbillys' Kettlecorn

Home and Garden shows

Are home and garden shows good for food vendors?

• Latest reply 8 years ago by Junkies Coffee Co.

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Jackie Brunner

Looking for fall winter events

Hello Vendors, I am pretty much set sor events for the summer months However, Im lookin for fall and winter events. Will travel throughout the united States and would like bigger events. If anyone can help me with this please let me know. Thanks You!

• Latest reply 8 years ago by Smoking Pig BBQ

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Bubba's Southern Pride, LLC

new food vendor in need of advice

We are a new bbq and catering business that would like to get into some of these festivals. It's been difficult getting in to them being new. We are looking for advice on how to get started, and how to be able to set up concessions in front of a store location.

• Latest reply 9 years ago by Momma Maes' H&N

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Frig-N BBQ

Balloon Festival

Has anybody worked the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?

• Latest reply 9 years ago by Tiger Baits

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Williams Entertainment Company

Food Vendors Needed for new Pirate Festival

Greetings and Salutations! Looking for food vendors for the inaugural season of Shark Bay Pirate Festival located just outside Ketchum, Oklahoma for the weekend of November 14 & 15, 2015. This is the second festival of 2015 and is sure to grow rapidly over the coming years. Interested vendors should go to the company website located at: http://okierennie1.wix.com/williams-entertain#!faq/c104g then scroll to the bottom to download the vendor application. Thank you in advance for your interest, Kittye Williams-Stuart Williams Entertainment Vinita, Ok

• Posted 11 years ago by Williams Entertainment Company

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Paws2play

How do I find food vendor's

I have a festival coming up on September 21st from 11 to 4 PM in Granville, Ohio. How do I find food vendors? I only have 1 and need many more.

• Latest reply 11 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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Higgs

Seeking work for food vendor in central NC

I'm interested in working for a food vendor in NC this festival season. I can cook, clean and take orders.

• Posted 12 years ago by Higgs

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Lora's Lasagna and Catering LLC

Food trailer for sale in FL

Listed in the classified of festivalnet.com, please look at our attention getting food trailer for sale in the Orlando area. For Sale: Fully operational food trailer complete with two small refrigerators, cutting board, electrical outlets throughout with circuit breaker and hook up for a generator outside. Two air conditioners keep it cool inside and a four compartment sink with fresh/waste water tanks and portable water heater is also included. Hardware for flags and the attached awning come with this 16 foot long (including the back porch) 8 foot wide food trailer. Heavy duty, double axle trailer supports the purple house that ALWAYS gets attention! No ovens or hoods but they can be easily added. $14,000 Ron or Lora Feingold 407-301-4333

• Posted 12 years ago by Lora's Lasagna and Catering LLC

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Lora's Lasagna and Catering LLC

Food trailer for sale in FL

Listed in the classified of festivalnet.com, please look at our attention getting for trailer for sale in the Orlando area. For Sale: Fully operational food trailer complete with two small refrigerators, cutting board, electrical outlets throughout with circuit breaker and hook up for a generator outside. Two air conditioners keep it cool inside and a four compartment sink with fresh/waste water tanks and portable water heater is also included. Hardware for flags and the attached awning come with this 16 foot long (including the back porch) 8 foot wide food trailer. Heavy duty, double axle trailer supports the purple house that ALWAYS gets attention! No ovens or hoods but they can be easily added. $14,000 Ron or Lora Feingold 407-301-4333

• Posted 12 years ago by Lora's Lasagna and Catering LLC

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Munchies 2 Go

New Food Vendor in IL

I am a new food vendor in IL looking for events. Desperate to get started!! Munchies 2 Go---munchies2go@hotmail.com

• Latest reply 12 years ago by Kandu Jos'

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Indiana lake county fair

Looking for someone that has done or is doing the Lake Co. Fair in Crown Point Indiana...........

• Latest reply 12 years ago by Kandu Jos'

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Transporting Propane

Will be transporting propane for Kettle Corn. Can anyone help with info? Can 40 lb canisters be transported inside of a trailer. Must the bottles be DOT Certified Portable? Many thanks for any help. bob

• Latest reply 12 years ago by Kandu Jos'

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Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

A great question and answer about using a Fryer at Festivals

Recently someone wrote to our facebook page with this question: "I have a question for your network, or maybe you know the answer. when using a fryer at a festival, there is always grease spilling and staining the parking lot, concrete or grass...is there anything that can be placed under the fryer to catch that? Something the size of a sheet of plywood, but obviously not wood because of the fire safety issue. Any info you might have would be great!! " Here's our feedback! First suggestion is see what other food booths with fryers (those not in a trailer) are doing. Yes, festival-food-fryers do use plywood. They also use saw dust, garage floor oil removal products or cat litter. Of course the health department dudes and/or fire marshal (if either come around, which is different from event to event) may have something to say about one's choice of a solution. If you have anything to add to this topic, please do!

• Latest reply 12 years ago by 2 Hillbillys' Kettlecorn

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Wacky Jammerz

What am I

I am just starting my business and am not sure what I am. I make jams and jellies so does that make me a food vendor, gourmet foods, retailer or what? Can someone assist me?

• Latest reply 13 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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Ryan Bradstock

NOW ACCEPTING - Food & Snack Vendor Applications Tempe Festival of the Arts

Applications are now being accepted for food and snack vendors for the Tempe Festival of the Arts Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 festivals. Log onto http://www.tempefestivalofthearts.com/food-vendors-exhibitor to download an application.

• Posted 13 years ago by Ryan Bradstock

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savarese creations

COCKTAIL DRINK MIXES FOR SALE

WHOLESALE PRICES FOR COCKTAIL DRINK MIXES MARGARITA, STRAWBERRY MARGARITA, WATERMELON MARGARITA, RASPBERRY MARGARITA, AND HURICANES $3.50 BAG EMAIL CINDYSAVARESE@YAHOO.COM

• Posted 13 years ago by savarese creations

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Town of Pantego, Texas

EVENT VENDORS NEEDED - PantegoFEST - October 5th, 6th & 7th

My name is Sean Fox and I'm the City Manager for Pantego, Texas - a small community located completely within the city limits of Arlington, Texas. On October 5th, 6th & 7th, the town will be holding the first annual PantegoFEST; a three day festival celebrating the small town charm of Pantego that has the big city opportunities of being located in the middle of the Dallas/Arlington/Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes away from the University of Texas at Arlington as well as the Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger stadiums. The festival will being centrally located along our our major thoroughfare of Park Row Drive, and will features live entertainment (more than a dozen tributre bands), a sanctioned 5K Road Race, a Classic and Custom Auto Show, a Kid's Safe Play Zone, Arts and Craft Vendors, Food Vendors and a Beer Garden. For more information, please visit PantegoFEST.com or feel free to give me a call anytime at 817-617-3705.

• Latest reply 13 years ago by Chappys Mobile Concessions

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All Occasion's Catering

I AM A FOOD VENDOR AND NEED GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.

Does anyone have any information on to whom I can contact to get general liability insurance? Just give the company name & website & I'll go from there. I really appreciate any info on this. Thanks

• Latest reply 13 years ago by Kolanders Concession

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Texas Best Grill

New to this--

We just completed our first show and came up short of what we expected to do,needless to say we had a lot of product left over. My question to you veterans is , when you do not know or do not have the info on what past attendance of an event is or was how do you plan or Guess on what you will do? Thanks in advance for your help, Dan

• Latest reply 14 years ago by LSD Vending

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EVENT VENDORS NEEDED

MY NON-PROFIT GROUP ALONG WITH ROCK THE VOTEIS HOSTING A VOTER REGISTRATION RALLY/COMMUNITY TALENT SHOW AT HERITAGE PARK IN CONROE AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR MERCHANDISE AND FOOD VENDORS. HERITAGE PARK IS A POPULAR VENUE FOR FESTIVALS(CONROE CATFISH FESTIVAL) AND EVENTS SO WERE ESPECTING A GOOD TURN OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A BOOTH, GET MORE INFO OR KNOW OF SOMEONE. PLEASE CONTACT ME 936-499-6747 OR THE_97_BOIS@YAHOO.COM. EVENT IS OCT 8TH AT 6PM.

• Latest reply 14 years ago by Texas Best Grill

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Fantastic Fluff

Best prices on Floss sugar?

Hello FNO Community, My husband and I are new to this community and want to say Hi! We are wondering if anyone knows of a good site to purchase floss sugar. Thank you for anyone's advice. Alicia & Dan

• Latest reply 14 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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RTG Drinks

Electric

For the ones that hook up to 22o, how long is your cord from your trailer? I'm going to add 220 to mine and was just curious what length everyone has.

• Posted 14 years ago by RTG Drinks

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Hunter's Jerky Products, LLC

Beef Jerky

We manufacture and wholesale homemade beef jerky in a variety of sizes. We are actively looking for vendors to carry our line. It has sold well in festivals and concessions and believe the lean quality and great flavor is a winner. Please contact us if you are interested in our line

• Posted 14 years ago by Hunter's Jerky Products, LLC

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A. Johnson

Are there any" Pork Rinds" Vendors with advice?

New vendor needs info help with Pork Rinds business

• Latest reply 14 years ago

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Hop-A-Lot Moonwalks

Does anyone have experience with Fudgie Wudgie Fudge Company?

Please let me know your experiences with the Fudgie Wudgie Fudge Company.

• Posted 14 years ago by Hop-A-Lot Moonwalks

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Fire Kissed Pizza LLC

HANDLE CASH

HOW DO you handle the cash safely? How is it safe overnight?

• Latest reply 14 years ago by Kings Kettle Korn

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POCA

Event Vendors - Odenton MD

I am looking for vendors to participate in our Street Festival on May 12 from 11 am to 7pm. We are in our 3rd year and the last two Festivals have brought in over 5,000 people! We have great pricing, awesome organization and it's a fantastic neighborhood. If you're interested please email me at streetfestival@pineyorchard.com. Need more info, www.pineyorchard.com Thanks, Peg

• Posted 14 years ago by POCA

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Health Department Inspection

Greetings all. Brand new to the FNO community and to outdoor food vending. We are an established popcorn company branching out into Kettle corn. Need to find out about health department inspections, the need for sinks and anything more that established food vendors care to share with a newbie. many thanks bob

• Latest reply 14 years ago

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Event listings

Greetings all. When an listing says that food booths are "local" what exactly does that mean? Also does n/a mean no need to apply? many thanks for any help. bob

• Latest reply 14 years ago

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CHEF ON 4 WHEELS

Hi Everyone...

This is Ahmet from Orlando.I used to be owner of couple upscale fine dining restaurants after the economy went down.I have to sold it almost free.I bought 18 ft trailer from GA.Planing to start by March 2011.Originally from Turkey and I am planing to sell gyros and kebabs because I know the mediterranean cuisine..I had couple questions about festivals and shows. 1-How can I understand that festival is going to be crowded?Because the fees are like rent some of them are asking $ 700 -$ 1200 for 3 days 2-How often do I need to attend festivals.bi-weekle or once a month? 3-Any suggestions from last years?I can travel max 600 mile. Marry Christmas and Happy New Year to All Members!!! This is the best site for festival and show business Cong!!!!

• Latest reply 14 years ago

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Dream Soda

Fair Vendor Spot size, NEED HELP, Building a stand

I am building a conestoga wagon stand to sell hot dogs and I have come to find out that every fair has different spot sizes, What is the best advice for building a stand so it will fit all fairs, any advice. Thanks

• Latest reply 14 years ago by Daddydawg's BBQ

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Big Gulley Bbq

is the ga state fair a good fair

need info on this fair is it a good one for food

• Posted 14 years ago by Big Gulley Bbq

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Sno Ball Express

Trailer Skirting

I want to find some professional looking skirting for my trailer. Anyone know of an online source for material? I'm not sure what I want... I need some creative ideas.

• Latest reply 14 years ago by Hau Lani Shave Ice Cream LLC

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Renee's Knittery

Sub sandwiches

Does anyone sell sub sandwiches at the events? If so, how did it go?

• Latest reply 15 years ago by Renee's Knittery

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The Cookie Boys

food+commercial

Hi, I own and run an existing food business and we r looking to sell commercial items along with our food. Can we do this from the same biz and booth. Thanks

• Latest reply 15 years ago by The Cookie Boys

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Typing Bug Virtual Assistance

Workers Compensation

Does anyone know if there is a way to obtain workers compensation for one show only? I am only working one show in New York that requires workers compensation and it is too costly to purchase for an entire year for just one show. The rest of the shows for the year do not require workers compensation.

• Latest reply 15 years ago by Tropical Island Concessions

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Ethnic Food and Merchandise VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES!

VENDORS WANTED! We are seeking ETHNIC CULTURAL FOOD and MERCHANDISE Vendors for the 7TH Annual Festival of Unity, Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011 at Nay Aug Park, Scranton PA; to represent various cultures around the world such as African, Asian, Brazilian, Caribbean, Dutch, German, Greek, Honduras, Italian, Lebanese, Mexican, Polish, Puerto Rican, Russian, etc, etc.; at this Multi-Ethnic Celebration of cultural expression. For vendor registration information please use this link: Click here http://unityfestival.wordpress.com/vendors-pay-online/ Register Before May 2nd for 15% discount!

• Posted 15 years ago

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R&l Concessions

tents&screens

I'm going to do a few shows in tennessee this summer and i operate out of a tent.was wondering what the rules are with screens or other setup problems such as floors or other inclosures.

• Latest reply 15 years ago

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Chill Out Water Ice

Electro Freeze CS8 Soft Serve

Can an Eletro freeze CS-8 soft serve machine be wired to run on 120 A/C? This is a smaller table top unit for use in our vending trailer.

• Posted 15 years ago by Chill Out Water Ice

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Vanilla Orchid Catering

How do you estimate food quantity?

How do you estimate how much food to bring? 1/3 of the expected attendance? Thanks for any advise...

• Latest reply 15 years ago by Boondocks Delights, LLC

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Burke's Deli, LLC

Just saying Hello

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce my husband and myself. We are Sherry and Richard, of Burke's Deli LLC. We are located in Anniston Alabama and would love to hear from others, no matter where you are. We are just getting started and have learned one thing, and that is there is always MORE to learn. We would be happy to share anything we have learn so far.So please feel free to share any comments or ideas with us and ask any question and we will be happy to respond. Looking foward to talking with you and sharing any new ideas. Sherry

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Burke's Deli, LLC

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FOR SALE--Shucks and Shells-1000 COMMISSION TO WHOEVER CAN SELL THIS FOR ME

New Food Vendor Needs Tips!

Any tip or suggestions for a new food vendor? Thanks!

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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Finding help to work in my booth

I wish I could find someone to work for our concession. Always been a problem.

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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Dad's Cook Shack

Problems with promoters? and how to censure those that need it

Has anyone else about had it with untruthfull promoters? Not all of them are , and those should be applauded , but those that are should be censured. Why do vendors not rate bad promoters? Let them not make a preceived dollar amount at an event and they blame the economy, which is bad now, the weather, etc.but how much blame should the promoter accept? Lets face it some venues should never have been booked. In the past year alone I have seen attendance figures so grossly overstated that no way could they make an honest mistake. I ask how many port-o-lets they have ordered. Is the electric reliable or is it just plugs there? Its not a good sign when you pull in and first thing out of their mouth is telling you how they are having problems blowing breakers. Do they put you in a spot way away from anything? then act like you should be thankfull they even allowed you in? And then charge you the same fee that their bud's get charged,why do they all demand the full fee to be paid in advance sometimes a full year in advance? do they think their's is the only event you do in a years time? It's not uncommon to have several thousand in set up fees floating out there. I could see a deposit then the full amount in the month before the event. Isn't it time that the word gets out about these promoters that are only there to see they make money? Why do they have uncontrolled setup times and tear down times? All that mes could easily be done away with with stagered set up times, Miss your time you go to the end of the line. Promoters nowhere around once the event starts? why is that? Why do I send them photos when requested to do so if they still try to place me in either too tight a space or totally on the wrong side for my serving windows? I send photos and measurements .I pull into an event with my consession trailer worth thousands pulled by a truck worth more thousands and they think I can pay for this when because of them I make no money? Granted they can't control the weather and there are other factors that are out of their control but there are so many things GOOD promoters can control and I for one appriciate the good ones. The bad ones don't see me a second time but personally I think we as vendors need to band together and announce these types to the world and maybe we can eventually get them out of the business. Hurrah for you good ones. Let them know who they are . The bad ones, Do let them and the rest of us know who they are

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Dad's Cook Shack

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The Twisted Pretzel

Mobile Food Trucks

Hi. Was wondering if we have a mobile food truck and want to do shows, are they allowed on the grounds at most events? Mine would not be detachable and is a single unit that both sides open for hot and cold food. Would appreciate any feed back. Thank you.

• Latest reply 16 years ago by The Twisted Pretzel

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Chizzy's Charities Artist Network

Seeking Food Vendors

I am seeking food vendors for our event on May 22,2010 in Lake Orion, Mi. The event is called "Artunes on the Mountain-Springtime" and can be found on Festival Network Online for more details.

• Posted 16 years ago by Chizzy's Charities Artist Network

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FestivalNet

How Did You Fare in 2009?

We want to know! Share with the community how your business did in 2009 and if you are making changes for 2010 based on that.

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Moving Grounds Cafe

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Jacks Italian Ice

need advice a.s.a.p

Hi I'm a new food vendor. I sell italian ice. I'm from N.Y. but live in F.L. I just started selling ice at fairs and the problem I'm having is twofold. First how do I predict how much ice I will sell at a given event.We just booked our first large event it said there will be 50,00 to 100,00 next weekend. I have enough ice on hand to sell 800. I'm stuck on how much more I should get before the event. I've only done two other events and both were a loss. One because of bad weather the other was very small 2oo people showed we only sold 30 ices. So I could use a little advice. HELP please. I would appericate any thoughts. Thanks, Jen Jennifer Moore @ jacksitalianice@yahooo.com

• Latest reply 16 years ago by Festivalnet.Com - Asheville

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CJ's Southern BBQ Catering

Commercial Smoker Rental

I would like to know if anyone can or will rent a commercial smoker to me as it will suit me in my endeavours

• Posted 16 years ago by CJ's Southern BBQ Catering

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Jims German Fries

Concession Trailer for SALE in So. NH

We are selling a 15' 2008 concession trailer w/ 4-bay fryers, warming station, full vent, ac and much more! Used one season. $20,000 or BO See pictures & more info on our Craig's List posted on 10/2/09 and contact us at 603-893-2558 if you are interested.

• Posted 16 years ago by Jims German Fries

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Anita Hooten

What does tba mean?

Hey all, I'm new here. In the event listings, next to food vendor, it sometimes says tba. What does this mean? Sure would help if I knew! ;o)

• Latest reply 17 years ago by Bear Paw Sticks & Staffs

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