2025 Friday Loo Food Vendor Application

Calling all food vendors! We are now accepting vendor applications for the 2025 Friday Loo Summer Concert Series season. To be considered, please submit your information through the application process. Our team will review all submissions, and selected vendors will receive an acceptance email with further details. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting community event!

Main Street Waterloo is looking for a variety of local vendors with diverse menu offerings to be part of this community favorite event. If you are interested in being a vendor at one, or all of the dates, please complete this application. A committee will begin reviewing applications in December and will review monthly until all vendor spaces are full for each date.

There are a limited number of spaces available to ensure business for all vendors and to offer a variety of options. Each event attracts between 1,500 and 3,000 attendees. Selection of vendors is entirely at the discresion of Main Street Waterloo and NOT based on previous year's participation, NOR first come first served. 

Fines for missed dates and not cleaning up after yourselves will be assessed. 
Vendor fees are non-refundable

All units must have Isolated Neutrals in their electrical panels. The electrical system is on GFCI two pole breakers, like in your kitchen and bathroom. The ground and neutral must not be connected.

We have 240 Volt/50 am four prong RB style receptacle on a GFCI Breaker, or 120 Volt/20 amp regular receptacles on a GFCI breaker or receptacle only.

It is the vendors responsibility that their equipment works properly before connecting to the City's or festivals power supply.

Please note: The 2020 National Electrical Code now requires all 240 Volt, two pole breakers to be a GFCI for public protect from electrical hazards. The electrical equipment in our park is GFCI protected.

Trailers/booths whose wiring are not in compliance with the National Electrical Code or are otherwise deemed unsafe due to deterioration, grounding, etc. will not be supplied electricity. Neither the city nor Main Street Waterloo will supply drop cords.

If accepted, you will receive an acceptance email and invoice for the appropriate amount. Do not send payment until these are received.

Vendor fees are non-refundable
Vendor fees must be received before set up (unless prior arangements are made)
A $100 fine will be applied for vendors who commit to a date and do not show up
A $100 fine will be applied to any vedor who does not pick up their area after the event

New Fee Structure for 2025

• Treat Vendors: Vendors who only sell beverages, baked goods, desserts, snacks, or other non-meal items. Examples: Coffee, smoothies, cupcakes, ice cream, popcorn
  • $100 per date
  • $350 for the entire season (must be at all dates, or additional fees will be applied)
• Meal Vendors: Vendors selling full meals, including entrees, sandwiches, and other prepared food. Examples: BBQ, tacos, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, vendors selling complete meals
  • $200 per date
  • $650 for the entire season (must be at all dates, or additional fees will be applied)