2026 Food Truck Festival

2026 Waterloo's Food Truck Festival

Food Vendor Application
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the 2026 Food Truck Festival in Downtown Waterloo.

The event will be Saturday, September 5 from 11am to 6pm at the RiverLoop Expo Plaza.

We are thrilled to bring together the region's best food vendors for a day of delicious eats, football, and fun. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary creations to thousands of hungry attendees while being part of one of our most anticipated events.

To be considered, please submit your information through the application process. Our team will review submissions, and selected vendors will receive an accpetance email with further details. Submission of this application does not mean you will be selected as a vendor. Planners reserve the right to select vendors based on a variety of menu offerings, space, and electrical availability, and other considerations.

VENDOR FEES:
Vendor fees are non-refundable and must be paid before you will be allowed to set up for the event.
Flat Vendor Fee: $250

The work area must be protected from grease and oil spills. The use of cardboard or an outdoor rug is recommended. Fines will be applied to vendors who do not clean up following the event and who do not show up.

Vendors may NOT move into the plaza the night before or leave their set up overnight on the day of the event. You will be required to tear down and clean up at the end of the event.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Vendor Name*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please copy and paste your social media link(s):*
Will you require electricity?*

YesNo
What type of electrical do you have?*

240V/50amp120V/20ampSelf ContainedGeneratorI don't need power
VENDOR SET UP DETAILS AND FEES

You will receive an acceptance letter no later than July 31. If accepted, you will receive an invoice.

Vendor fees are non refundable.
Vendor fees are due by August 1.
A $100 fine will be applied for vendors who commit and do not show up.
Fines will be charged to any vendor who does not clean up after themselves, or is found to violate the rules.
You will be charged clean up and/or replacement costs of any damaged items including, but not limited to the bricks in the plaza and on the street.

There is limited availability for water hook up. Because of this, vendors are responsible for their own water supply.
Exactly how long is your food truck set up? This includes hitch, grills, and any additional space to account for when creating the layout.*
What is your service side?*

Driver's SidePassenger's Side
Do you require a support vehicle?*

YesNo
Do you serve any of the following options?

Gluten FreeVegetarianVeganNone of the above listed
Upload a photo of your vendor set up*

Cancelof
Upload your menu*

Cancelof
I acknowledge that I am required to submit proof of insurance before I will be allowed to set up for the event.*

YesNo
All participants are REQUIRED to offer a $5 sample item. THIS IS THE ITEM YOUR TRUCK WILL BE JUDGED ON AND IS REQUIRED TO BE SERVED THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE EVENT. Accepted vendors are asked to provide the name and a picture of their sample no later than August 15 for marketing purposes.
REMINDERS

If accepted, you are required to submit a certificate of coverage showing you have a $1 Million liability policy and the following are listed as additional insureds:

Cedar Skyline Corp. dba Main Street Waterloo
512 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703

AND

The City of Waterloo
715 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703

Maintain the safe practices required by the Black Hawk County Health Department.
Bring two garbage cans and bags for waste disposal. You may use the dumpster (NOT the cans) available on the grounds.

Do NOT dump any grease in the City drainage system.
I acknowledge that I will be fined if I am accepted and do not show up for the event.*

YesNo
I acknowledge that I will be fined if I do not clean up after myself or damage anything during or after the event.*

YesNo
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2026 Waterloo's Food Truck Festival