2025 Oceanside Dia Festival: Food Vendor (Hot and Prepackaged) Application Logo
  • 2025 Oceanside Dia Festival: Food Vendor Application

    This is for Hot and Prepackaged food vendors. There is a separate General Vendor application for Artisan, Commercial, NonProfit and Retail vendors.
  • While we’re excited to welcome a variety of vendors, please note that all applications are reviewed for approval to participate in the festival.

    Each Applicant must provide the following:
     Complete Application
     Copy of Driver’s License
     Copy of vehicle registration and insurance
     Completed California Department of Tax and Fee Administration CDTFA-410-D (Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or
    Special Events Certification)
     Vendor Hold Harmless Agreement (on page 3 of this form)
     Payment for Booth Fee 

    Process of reviewing applications:

    1.  Application received from vendor.

    2.  Application reviewed and approved/disapproved.

    3.  Email sent of approval/disapproval to vendor.

    4.  Payment received.  (Please note that your booth is secure ONLY when the booth has been approved and payment has been received.)

  • Each Applicant must provide the following:

     Complete Application

     Copy of Driver’s License
     Copy of vehicle registration and insurance

     Completed California Department of Tax and Fee Administration CDTFA-410-D (Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or
    Special Events Certification)
     Vendor Hold Harmless Agreement (on page 3 of this form)
     Payment for Booth Fee

     Certificate of Insurance INFO PENDING – will send out and need by October 15, 2025 from all vendors
    (See enclosed insurance requirements).
     Copy of San Diego Special Event Health Permit

  • DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS:

    Vendor may sell ONLY the items listed below:

    ITEMS PROHIBITED:

    NO weapons, CBD, marijuana, tobacco/drug paraphernalia and/or items that promote the use of illicit substances (this includes signage OR logos with marijuana leaves on it etc.).  Not allowed: weapons or repllica weapons.   Pornographic, hazardous materials or any item deemed distasteful by The Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Organization and the City of Oceanside may NOT be sold. The Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Organization has the right to refuse any item or vendor.

    IF an item is NOT listed, it may NOT be sold.


    Attach a separate sheet if necessary.

    If you are distributing literature, please attach a copy for review and approval. 

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  • All vendor spaces are 10X10 unless otherwise stated. Space only is provided. Exhibitors will be responsible for providing their own setups including fire retardant canopy, tables, chairs or any other materials needed for their display.

    ONLY whisper quiet generators are allowed and vendors must let the Event know of thier use of a generator.

    Power is not available for vendors at this event.

  • Hold Harmless Agreement

  • Service Location: Oceanside California: Oceanside Civic Center to include Pier View Way, Ditmar, Freemen on EAST side of Coast Hwy; N. Tremont Street and Pier View Way on WEST side of Coast Hwy; I understand that the name of my company or organization shall be represented by the word “Vendor” throughout this agreement. 
    I, on behalf of * (hereafter "Contractor" or “Vendor”) is applying for permission to use a space or spaces on the grounds of City of Oceanside, Friends of Oceanside for Dia de los Muertos Festival, a Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos event, between the designated hours for setup, selling, and teardown. In the performance of this contract, “Vendor” and the agents and employees of “Vendor” shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos.
    2) “Vendor” agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos, its officers, agents, volunteers and/or employees against and from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, damages, liability or loss, expenses and costs, in law or in equity, from any cause whatever, including the negligence (active or passive) of the Event venue and Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos property and equipment, its officers, agents or employees, arising from the use of the facilities or activities in and about the same by Vendor or their representatives or invitees. This is to include those brought for, or on account of damage or loss of any item in Vendor’s space or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including “Vendor,” or damage to or in connection with the specified event. The intent of this indemnity agreement is to avoid any responsibility on the part of Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos and its agents from paying money for the defense of any lawsuit or claim, or any settlement or verdict.
    3) “Vendor” acknowledges that this is a “Rain or Shine” event, and no guarantee is made of financial success, thereby making Vendor Fees non-refundable. “Vendor” understands that no guarantees of product exclusivity are made by Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos unless arranged in advance and granted in writing. “Vendor” agrees to obtain all required permits and licenses specified by any and all Federal, State, County and Municipal Agencies and comply with all applicable codes and regulations.
    4) Any and all artwork and logo materials created for Friends of Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos are the sole property of Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos and may not be reproduced without permission.
    5) “Vendor” shall leave the venue/facilities in a clean and orderly condition. No alterations of any type may be made to the buildings or premises, particularly the outside surface of any buildings, without the express written authorization of Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos. As an example, the use of thumbtacks, nails or tape on walls, light posts, fences or buildings is not permitted, as it damages the property. “Vendor” agrees to assume responsibility for any damages done to the venue/premises or buildings caused by any of your guests or attendees. If any alterations were allowed, “Vendor” agrees to restore the facilities to their original condition; and shall repair any damage arising out of the use of the facilities under this agreement. Should any damage occur during your use of the premises and facilities as described in this agreement and “Vendor” refuses to pay for the cost of repairs. “Vendor” agrees to submit the matter to binding arbitration according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The prevailing party is entitled to their legal fees.
    6) I have read and understand the application and accompanying materials. I understand that incomplete information will delay processing of my application. I understand that my application is subject to review and acceptance by Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos.
    7) My signature below certifies that I have read and understand the application, accompanying information, release of liability and agree to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth on this application. 8) No refunds will be given after October 2, 2025. All cancellations must be submitted in writing prior to October 2, 2025 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. All returned checks are subject to a $50 service charge. After October 1st, 2025, cash or money order payment is required.

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  • Additional Information
    Application Deadline is October 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by the Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Organization and vendors will be contacted if accepted. Accepted vendors will be invoiced, booth payments are due no later than October 1, 2025. No refunds will be made under any circumstances after October 2, 2025. 10 by 10 canopy spaces are available. All vendors are required to provide their own canopy, table, chairs etc. - Please contact osidedia.vendor@gmail.com for any questions. Thank you!

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