2025 Popcorn Fest Food Vendor Application

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Downtown Valparaiso

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

Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025 or until space is full

* If you are a vendor selling pre-packaged food items ONLY and will not be cooking on-site at the Festival, please apply as a Non-Food Vendor! *

IMPORTANT NOTES:

We will review your application within 2-3 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. Your card will NOT be charged until the application is officially approved (but it may appear as "pending" in your bank account).

If you need to pay via check, 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*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Company/Organization Name*

Website and/or Social Media Handles:

Did you participate in the 2024 Popcorn Fest?*

YesNo

Menu & Price Ranges:*

How many booth spaces are you requesting?*

Each booth space is 10'x10'. Limit 3. Be sure to include space for all cooking equipment, trailer hitches, generators etc. Items cannot extend further than 10 feet from the curb. This is a request, not a guarantee.

Do you have a food truck or trailer?*

Food TruckTrailerNo

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

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

Driver SidePassenger Side

When looking at your food truck or 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 amperage & 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 Friday, August 15, 2025, 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 food vendors must partner with a Porter County non-profit organization to donate a portion of their Popcorn Festival proceeds. The amount is determined between the 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 Terms & Conditions for details).

We require a letter or email from the non-profit organization confirming your partnership by August 1, 2025. These can be sent to info@valparaisoevents.com.

If you need suggestions for Porter County non-profit organizations, please reach out to the Valparaiso Events office at info@valparaisoevents.com or 219-464-8332.

Partnering Non-Profit Organization Name*

Non-Profit Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Non-Profit Email

example@example.com

Non-profit Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.

Non-profit ID Number:

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. Put “2025 Popcorn Fest Food Vendor App Photos” in the subject line and be sure to specify your company/organization name. First time food vendor applications will not be reviewed without submitted photos. Please submit within 24 hours of completing this application. Applications will not be processed until photos are received.

Location Preference Request:

This is a request and NOT a guarantee. All efforts will be taken to accommodate requests on a first come, first served basis. Valparaiso Events and the Festival committee reserve the right to assign all booth spaces, regardless of requests or previous year's booth location.

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

YesNo

Please 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:*

Please enter a valid cell phone number that will be used the day of the festival. This should not be the landline to the business/organization.

The price below is good through Wednesday, April 2nd. Pricing will increase on Thursday, April 3rd. See Terms & Conditions for details and the full pricing schedule. No refunds will be given upon approval of application.

**Quantity selected should match the number of booth spaces you are requesting. You will have to re-submit your application if the wrong quantity is selected.**

This is the card that will be charged IF your application is approved within 2-3 business days. The transaction may appear as "pending" on your account, but it will not finalize unless your application is approved.

My Products*

Food Vendor Booth Fee

$150.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

Credit Card

2025 Popcorn Festival Food Vendor Application

Credit Card