Blues Brews BBQ Food Vendor Application

Alameda’s favorite music festival, Blues, Brews & BBQ, returns for its 8th edition bringing together world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Drink packages will be offered so you can sample from over a dozen craft beers plus local wines or inspired cocktails.

In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty and stay engaged at the Family Zone.

LOCATION:
Washington Park with acres of green space, easy access, and great facilities!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY
THE WEST END ARTS DISTRICT

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I am a returning vendor

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Proposed Menu *

Please limit your menu to 5 items or fewer. Remember to include BBQ. Drinks sales are allowed

Please upload your California Sellers Permit

EACH COOKING FOOD VENDOR SPACE INCLUDES
A 10'X10' BOOTH SPACE AND A 10'X10' COOKING AREA
$500

FOOD TRUCK SPACES ARE 25'X10'
$500

DESSERT/NON-COOKING VENDOR SPACE IS 10'X10' ONLY
$300

WE PROVIDE SPACE ONLY.

ACCESS TO WATER, POWER OR ANY OTHER SERVICES
ARE NOT PROVIDED.

MENUS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE AND NO REFUNDS ARE
MADE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER.

I understand that plastics are not allowed, this includes all condiment cups, drink cups, utensils and ANY disposable items I will use. For any food service, I will use ONLY compostable products*

Yes, I agree

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Alameda County TFF Health Permit

Submit the application and payment directly to Alameda County Department of Public Health. Not to Blues Brews and BBQ.

- Please Include payment with application. Charge will appear as "West End Arts District" on your statement.
- Application Deadline August 1 2025. Applications received after Sep 1 are subject to $50 late fee
- Cancellation Fee: 50% through AUGUST 15, 2025
- No refunds after AUGUST 15, 2025
- Space forfeited if not occupied by 11am
- No sharing of booths
- Vendors are required to remove all FOG (fat, oil and grease) waste from the site
- Vendors must dispose of all wastewater in the graywater disposal tank
- No styrofoam or plastics are allowed
- You must provide your own fire extinguishers and comply with all fire department regulations
- No clipboard activity outside of your booth. No amplified sound
- No loud generators. (Quiet generators like the Honda EU 3000 are OK)
- Please review City of Alameda Zero Waste Requirements, compliance is required.
- Only compostable products are allowed. Plastic is ABSOLUTELY not allowed.
- Begin set up after 8:00 a.m. to be open for business at 11:45 a.m. Booths must remain open until 6 p.m.

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My Products*

Food Vendor - cooking or warming on siteHealth Permit Application Fee Not Included. You will need to apply for and obtain an Alameda County Health Department temporary food facility permit.

$500.00

Food TruckYou should have your Alameda County Health Permit already, if not please contact the Alameda County Health Department to see if you can operate by the time of this event.

$500.00

Food Vendor - No cooking (example: ice cream)No cooking or warming on site

$300.00

Tent RentalAdd a health and fire department compliant tent. This is optional, you may bring your own.

$150.00 Quantity

Table rental8' banquet table

$20.00 Quantity

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$0.00

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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

Our company and I hereby Release, Indemnify and Hold Harmless Blues Brews and BBQ, The West End Arts District, and the City of Alameda, their officers, members and any of the businesses in the West End Arts District, the City of Alameda and their agents, employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and advertisers, from any and all liabilities, costs, damages and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and court costs, and worker’s compensation claims arising out of the participation and performance of myself or any person(s) authorized by me or my organization, to transact business, volunteer, or participate in this event on my behalf. I understand that no insurance coverage is bound or in force. I accept full responsibility for any medical incident or injury to myself or any person(s) conducting business on my behalf.
I have read and accept all the terms stipulated in this contract. The information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I further attest that I have read and understand the Participation Requirements included herein and agree that I and any persons associated with my participation in the Blues Brews and BBQ event will abide by these guidelines at all times.

I've read and agree to the Hold Harmless Agreement*

2025 Blues Brews and BBQ Food Vendor Application