• Mexican Independence Day 2026

    Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00PM - 6:00 PM

  • Food Vendor Application

  • Don’t miss the opportunity to become a food vendor at the Mexican Independence Day Festival in Downtown West Chicago. We will have artisans and food vendors, live music, and family fun activities. Once the festival reaches capacity, applicants will be put on a waitlist. Food vendor applicants must serve "consume on site" food items in order to be considered. Application deadline is August 3rd, unless we are at capacity before then. Once we confirm your spot, payment to be submitted asap in order to "hold" your spot. Mail checks to Despertar Latino, Attn: MID 2026, 401 E North Ave Unit 11, Villa Park, IL 60181. Make checks payable to "Despertar Latino" and ensure the name of your business organization is noted in the "Memo" section. If you would like to pay via zelle, directions will be emailed to you after your application is submitted. We do not "hold" spaces without payment. Please be sure to pay promptly. Please note that a certificate of insurance is required for all food vendors. See Vendor Requirements section (#18) for the detailed insurance requirements. Please note that a permit from the DuPage Health Department is required. If you are participating in multiple fests/markets within DuPage County, it might make sense to apply for a "Multi-location Permit" from DuPage County. Contact the Special Events Coordinator at su@despertarlatino.org or 630-290-2309 with questions. Submission of a completed application does not guarantee acceptance into the event. Once accepted/fee is paid, vendor participation is pending approval of insurance documentation and approval from the DuPage County Health Department. You will receive an email from the events coordinator regarding status. Approved vendors will be provided with their space assignments, set-up times, and other logistics information by email within two weeks of the event.

  • NO LOUD GENERATORS PERMITTED.  NO SE PREMITEN GENERADORES RUIDOSOS

  • Vendor Fee (non-refundable)/Cuota de vendedor (No reembolsable)*
  • How will you be paying?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Business Overview

  • Unit type/Tipo de unidad*
  • For trucks/trailers only, serving side:/ Para trucks/trailers, lado por el que sirve

  • DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

  • Vendors are required to obtain necessary food service permits through the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD). For more information, visit www.dupagehealth.org or call 630-682-7400, ext. 7046.  If you are participating in multiple fests/markets within DuPage County, it make make sense to apply for a "Multi-location Permit" from DuPage County.

    Food service permit application(s) and payment must be submitted directly to the DCHD no later than 10 days prior to the event. The DCHD and the City of West Chicago will schedule applicable inspections as needed. Vendors must arrive at their designated time slots and be set up in time for scheduled inspections. Vendors must pass inspections in order to participate in the event.

    Los vendedores están obligados a obtener los permisos de servicio de alimentos necesarios a través del Departamento de Salud del Condado de DuPage (DCHD). Para obtener más información, visite www.dupagehealth.org o llame al 630-682-7400, ext. 7046. Si va a participar en múltiples festivales o mercados dentro del Condado de DuPage, podría ser conveniente solicitar un "Permiso para Múltiples Ubicaciones" del Condado de DuPage.

    Las solicitudes de permisos de servicio de alimentos, junto con el pago correspondiente, deben presentarse directamente ante el DCHD a más tardar 10 días antes del evento. El DCHD y la Ciudad de West Chicago programarán las inspecciones pertinentes según sea necesario. Los vendedores deben llegar en los horarios designados y tener sus puestos listos a tiempo para las inspecciones programadas. Es requisito indispensable que los vendedores aprueben las inspecciones para poder participar en el evento.

  • VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM / REQUIREMENTS

  • 1. Vendor agrees to participate in the festival within the space assigned by the organizer./ El vendedor se compromete a participar en el festival dentro del espacio asignado por el organizador.

    2. The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited. / No está permitido vender ni consumir bebidas alcohólicas en ningún momento.

    3. Electric generator, Tents, tables, and chairs are not provided. Each vendor is responsible for their own setup. If you bring your own generator, it must be barricaded for safety purposes/ No se proporcionan generador de electricidad, carpas, mesas ni sillas. Cada vendedor debe traer su propio equipo, traiga su propio generador si lo necesita. Si trae su propio generador, este deberá estar vallado por motivos de seguridad.

    4. All tents must be properly weighted. / Las carpas deben estar bien aseguradas con pesas.

    5. Vendors must remain open for the entire duration of the event. No early teardown. / Los vendedores deben permanecer durante todo el evento. No se permite desmontar antes de tiempo.

    6. Booths must be staffed from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Early departure may affect participation in future events. / Los puestos deben estar atendidos de 11:00 AM a 6:00 PM. Salidas tempranas pueden afectar futuras participaciones.

    7. Display materials must remain within assigned space. / Todo el equipo debe permanecer dentro del espacio asignado.

    8. All items for sale must be clearly priced. Vendors must provide bags/wrappings and receipts. / Todos los productos deben tener precio visible. Deben ofrecer bolsas y recibos.

    9. State sales tax collection is the responsibility of each vendor. / Cada vendedor es responsable de recaudar el impuesto estatal sobre ventas.

    10. Vendors will receive confirmation and space assignments by email two weeks prior to the event. / La confirmación y ubicación se enviará por correo electrónico dos semanas antes del evento.

    11. Parking information will be sent before the event. / Informacion de estacionamiento se enviará antes del evento.

    12. Vendor spaces are limited / Los espacios son limitados.

    13. Event is rain or shine; no refunds for weather. / El evento se realiza con lluvia o sol; no hay reembolsos por clima.

    14. No multi-level marketing companies or CBD products. / No se permiten empresas de ventas multinivel ni productos con CBD.

    15. Sampling, hawking, or soliciting requires written consent. / Se necesita permiso por escrito para repartir muestras o solicitar.

    16. Tents are preferred due to fire lane regulations. Trailers must be pre-approved. / Se prefieren carpas por seguridad; remolques deben estar aprobados por anticipado.

    17. Event photos may be used for future promotions. / Las fotos del evento pueden ser usadas para promoción.

    18. All vendors are required to submit a certificate of insurance applicable to the nature of services provided due no later than 21 days before the festival date. Vendors must comply with the following insurance requirements:

    a. Required limits are $1 million in Commercial General Liability combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, and property damage and $1 million per occurrence for personal injury. The general aggregate shall be no less than $2 million for contractors/vendors.

    b. In the box labeled “Description of Operations” the following language must appear: No additional endorsements limit coverage to additional insured beyond terms of actual additional endorsement. Coverage to the additional insured is primary and non-contributory. Additional insured: Despertar Latino and The City of West Chicago, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers.

    c. Also included should be the named event, date, times and if applicable location of the event.

    d. If applicable, vendors shall furnish the City with evidence of Worker’s Compensation coverage with statutory limits.

    e. Vendors shall furnish the original endorsements to support the coverage detailed on the certificate of insurance. Endorsements shall name “The City of West Chicago, its officials, agents, employees, and volunteers” as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis.

    19. Temporary Food Service Permit from DuPage County Health Department. / Permiso temporal del Departamento de Salud de DuPage.

    20. Food vendors are required to acquire applicable permits through the DuPage County Health Department. For more information, visit www.dupagehealth.org or call 630-682-7400, ext. 7046.

    21. Outdoor-grade electrical cords (if using electricity). / Cables de calidad exterior si usa electricidad.

    22. Metal flame shields under all grills. / Protección metálica bajo las parrillas.

    23. No grease dumping; all cooking waste must be removed. / No tirar grasa; todo residuo debe retirarse.

    24. Food vendors are responsible for all cleanup. / Cada vendedor debe limpiar su área.

    25. Setup must be complete by 11:00 AM. / Montaje completo antes de las 11:00 AM.

    26. Sales may only occur between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. / Las ventas sólo entre 12:00 PM y 6:00 PM.

    27. No early teardown allowed. / No se permite desmontar antes de tiempo.

    28. We reserve the right of admission and may reject applications that do not align with the cultural and family-oriented focus of the event./El organizador se reserva el derecho de admisión y puede rechazar solicitudes que no se alineen con el enfoque cultural y familiar del evento.

  • By typing your name her you have read all MID vendor requirements and understand that failure to comply with the terms and conditions contained herein could result in the loss of vendor space without refund of fees/Al escribir su nombre aquí, usted confirma haber leido todos los requisitos para vendedores del festival y comprende que el incumplimiento de los terminos y condiciones aqui estipulados podría resultar en la pérdida de su espacio sin derecho a reembolso.

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  • WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

  • In consideration of the (name of organization - hereinafter referred to as “the vendor”) and its members, employees, volunteers or guests, being allowed to participate in the Mexican Independence Day Festival, the undersigned hereby recognizes, acknowledges and assumes any and all risk pertaining to the vendor’s participation in the Mexican Independence Day Festival.

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, the vendor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Despertar Latino, organizers, City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, cost and expenses (including attorney’s fees), which may in anywise accrue against Despertar Latino, event Organizers, the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and employees, arising in consequence of the vendor’s participation in the Mexican Independence Day Festival, or which may in anywise result therefore, except that arising out of the sole legal cause of Despertar Latino, event organizers, the City of West Chicago, its agents or employees. The vendor shall, at its own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefore or incurred in connections therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against Despertar Latino, event organizers, the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and employees, in any such action, the vendor will at its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same.

    The undersigned shall provide Despertar Latino if applicable to the nature of the services provided a certificate of insurance reflecting coverage for general liability coverage in satisfactory amounts. Despertar Latino, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured as respects the vendor’s participation in the Mexican Independence Day Festival.

    The invalidity or unenforceability of any of the provisions hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.

    The undersigned represents it has full authority to execute this Waiver and Hold Harmless

    ** En consideración a que a (nombre de la organización —en lo sucesivo denominada "el Vendedor"), así como a sus miembros, empleados, voluntarios o invitados, se les permite participar en el Festival del Día de la Independencia de México, el abajo firmante por la presente reconoce, acepta y asume todos y cada uno de los riesgos relacionados con la participación del Vendedor en el Festival del Día de la Independencia de México.

    En la máxima medida permitida por la ley, el Vendedor se compromete por la presente a defender, indemnizar y eximir de responsabilidad a Despertar Latino, a los organizadores, a la Ciudad de West Chicago, y a sus funcionarios, agentes y empleados, frente a toda lesión, fallecimiento, pérdida, daño, reclamación, demanda, responsabilidad, sentencia, costo y gasto (incluidos los honorarios de abogados) que de cualquier modo puedan surgir en contra de Despertar Latino, los organizadores del evento, la Ciudad de West Chicago, o sus funcionarios, agentes y empleados, como consecuencia de la participación del Vendedor en el Festival del Día de la Independencia de México, o que de cualquier modo resulten de dicha participación; salvo aquellos que surjan como única causa legal imputable a Despertar Latino, a los organizadores del evento, a la Ciudad de West Chicago, o a sus agentes o empleados. El Vendedor deberá, a su propio costo, comparecer, defender y pagar todos los honorarios de abogados, así como todos los costos y demás gastos que de ello se deriven o en relación con ello se incurran; y, en caso de que se dictara alguna sentencia en contra de Despertar Latino, los organizadores del evento, la Ciudad de West Chicago, o sus funcionarios, agentes y empleados en cualquiera de dichas acciones, el Vendedor deberá, a su propio costo, satisfacer y cumplir dicha sentencia. 

    El abajo firmante deberá proporcionar a Despertar Latino —siempre que sea aplicable a la naturaleza de los servicios prestados— un certificado de seguro que refleje una cobertura de responsabilidad civil general por montos satisfactorios. Despertar Latino, así como sus funcionarios, agentes, empleados y voluntarios, deberán figurar como asegurados adicionales con respecto a la participación del Vendedor en el Festival del Día de la Independencia de México. 

    La invalidez o inexigibilidad de cualquiera de las disposiciones del presente documento no afectará la validez o exigibilidad del resto de este Acuerdo. 

    El abajo firmante declara contar con plena autoridad para suscribir la presente Renuncia y Exención de Responsabilidad.

  • By typing your name here * you have read all MID Vendor Requirements and understand that failure to comply with the terms and conditions contained herein could result in the loss of vendor space without refund of fees. / Al escribir su nombre aquí usted confirma haber leído todos los Requisitos para vendedores del Festival y comprende que el incumplimiento de los términos y condiciones aquí estipulados podría resultar en la pérdida de su espacio de venta, sin derecho a reembolso.

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