INITIAL MILE
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
Join Initial Mile for the second annual fusion event, Anime Fan and Fitness Festival, where anime fans and fitness enthusiasts come together for a day of anime fun, fitness activities and entertainment! We’re inviting food vendors to showcase their specialty foods, baked goods, sweet treats, beverages and more.
Why Apply?
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Reach a targeted audience of anime fans and fitness lovers.
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Boost your brand visibility and grow your customer base.
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Network with fellow vendors, influencers, and industry leaders.
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Before Applying?
Before applying to vend at our event, we highly encourage you to read the reviews from our inaugural vendors! One of our goals as event hosts is to be completely transparent with all our vendors and guests. Click the link below to read both the good and bad from our vendors.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking creative and high-quality food vendors to jour our next Anime Fan and Fitness Festival. We're looking for street foods to modern dishes, sweet treats to baked goods and beverages from healthy drinks, signature coffee to boba tea! If you have something unique to share with our guests, we encourage you to apply!
Frequently Asked Questions:
How Much is the Food Vendor Fee?
Vendor fee is $70. Fees can be paid through Venmo. If you are seeking an alternative payment option please send us an email.
Are Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Permits required?
Yes. Each food vendor is responsible for paying and obtaining a TFF permit. Each food booth will be reviewed by the County of Santa Clara Health Department.
Why are TFF Permits required?
The Legislature finds and declares that the public health interest requires that there be statewide health and sanitation standards for food facilities to assure the people of this state, that the food provided to consumers is safe, unadulterated and honestly presented through adoption of sciencebased standards.
How much does a TFF permit cost?
Fees can vary based on what you're selling. It can range from $128 to $244. Please click here to view the complete details from the County of Santa Clara.
What can I expect from a health inspection?
Health inspections can vary for each event and vendor. Our previous inspector looked for tarps to cover the gress, measured the temperatures of food, looked for hand washing stations for the food vendors who were cooking on festival grounds, reviewing labels for prepackaged foods and assured that each food vendor had their temporary food permit placed in front of their booth.
What does a hand washing station require?
Do food vendors selling prepackaged goods require a hand washing station?
No.
Is this event indoors or outdoors?
This is an outdoor event that will take place on a large grass field. Food vendors are required to have a tarp covering in their booth space to cover the grass. Please plan accordingly.
What does the vendor layout look like?
Food vendors will all be placed in a specified row to allow convenient viewing and ordering for our guests.
I'm just starting out as a small business and this will be my first event. Can I still apply?
Absolutely! As long as your business aligns with our theme, we would love to have you start your vendor adventure with us at our second annual event.
Can I have a representative host my booth if I am personally unable to attend?
We highly suggest our small businesses owners be present at their booth to build a stronger relationship with our guests, however we understand life does happen and will allow a representative to host your booth contingent on your representative understands the process of setting up a permitted booth and understands which documents to have prepared for the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. Please email us their name and contact info ahead of time.
When will we receive our booth placement?
We will send out a map of our festival and your booth placement at least one week ahead before the event.
