2026 Popcorn Festival Food Vendor Application

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Downtown Valparaiso

Vendor Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Parade & Festival Theme: Poppin' Through the Decades

Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026 or until space is full

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please thoroughly read all information on this application and review the 2026 Popcorn Festival Vendor Terms & Conditions (available at www.valparaisoevents.com/vendors and linked near the bottom of this application). Any questions will likely be answered.

We will review your application within 3-4 business days and you will receive an email notifying you of your approval status. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder.

If approved, the credit card provided with this application will be charged. Depending on your bank, the charge might appear as "pending" in your account, but it will not be officially charged/processed until your application is approved. If your application is denied, the pending transaction will be cancelled.

Vendors preparing or packaging any food items on site must apply using this food vendor application. Vendors selling only pre-packaged food items should apply with the non-food vendor application in the Craft/Non-Craft/Non-Profit category.

If you need to pay via check or cash, please contact the Valparaiso Events office at 219-464-8332 or info@valparaisoevents.com BEFORE filling out this application.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

example@example.com

Contact Number*

Company/Organization Name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2 (Unit/Suite/Apt #)

CityState

Zip Code

Website and/or Social Media Handles (if available):

Did you participate in the 2025 Popcorn Fest?*

YesNo

Menu & Price Ranges:*

How many booth spaces are you requesting? Each booth space is 10'x10'. Be sure to include space needed for all cooking equipment, trailer hitches, generators, etc. Items cannot extend further than 10' from the curb.*

123

Do you have a food truck or trailer?*

Food TruckTrailerNo

What are the dimensions of your food truck/trailer? (be sure to include hitches and anything attached to the food truck/trailer)*

Which side of your food truck/trailer do you serve from?*

Driver SidePassenger Side

When looking at your food truck/trailer, on what side is your access door located?*

Electricity is extremely limited. Requesting electricity on your application is a request only and is NOT guaranteed. If you cannot serve food without electricity, it is best to plan to bring a quiet generator with decibel levels below 70 dB.

Do you require electricity?*

YesNo

If yes, please list your power needs. Be specific in listing amps & voltage:*

If requested, Valparaiso Events will follow up as to whether or not electricity can be provided. If you have not heard from the office by August 1, 2026, it is your responsibility to follow up at info@valparaisoevents.com or 219-464-8332.

Again, if you require electricity to prepare and serve food, it is best to bring a quiet generator (max 70 dB).

Generators cannot emit smoke or fumes. Decibel levels will be checked during the festival and vendors will be required to cease use if over 70 dB. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all vendors and festival attendees. No exceptions allowed.

Do you plan on bringing a quiet generator? (Max 70 db)*

YesNo

To support the local community, all commercial food vendors must partner with a Porter County non-profit organization to donate a portion of their Popcorn Festival proceeds. The donation amount is between the food vendor and non-profit and decided independently of Valparaiso Events and the Festival Committee.

This donation is separate from the 10% day-of sales fee payable to Valparaiso Events (see 2026 Popcorn Festival Food Vendor Terms & Conditions for details).

Please indicate below your chosen non-profit organization.

Partnering Non-Profit Organization Name*

Non-Profit Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Photo Upload: Please provide photos of your food/food truck/trailer and or food booth set-up. If you have trouble uploading photos, leave this field blank and email them to info@valparaisoevents.com within 24 hours of submitting your application. Put “2026 Popcorn Fest Food Vendor App Photos” in the subject line and be sure to specify your company/organization name. Applications will not be reviewed without submitted photos.

Location Preference Request:

Will you be the on-site contact for Popcorn Fest day?*

YesNo

If yes, provide the best CELL number to reach you on the day of the festival.*

This must be a cell number and not the landline number to your business/organization.

If not, who will be on site the day of the event?

On-site Contact Name: *

First NameLast Name

On-site Contact Phone Number:*

This must be a cell number and not the landline number to your business/organization.

Please upload your Certificate of Insurance (if available):

Your COI must name both Valparaiso Events and the City of Valparaiso as Additional Insured and must be up to date and cover the date of this year's Popcorn Festival (September 12, 2026). See the 2026 Popcorn Festival Food Vendor Terms & Conditions for more information. If your COI is not currently available, please email it to info@valparaisoevents.com as soon as you are able.

Payment Information:

Prices below are good through Wednesday, March 11th. Prices will increase starting Thursday, March 12th. See 2026 Popcorn Festival Food Vendor Terms & Conditions for the full pricing schedule.

Please select the correct booth quantity. You will have to re-submit your entire application if the booth quantity is incorrect.

If approved, the credit card provided with this application will be charged. Depending on your bank, the charge might appear as "pending" in your account, but it will not be officially charged/processed until your application is approved. If your application is denied, the pending transaction will be cancelled.

No refunds will be given upon approval of your application. If the festival is cancelled in advance, your payment will be applied to the 2027 Popcorn Festival.

Booth Fee:*

Food Vendor Booth Fee

$155.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

Credit Card