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The Baking Connection

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?

  • Reach a targeted audience of anime fans and fitness lovers.

  • Boost your brand visibility and grow your customer base.

  • Network with fellow vendors, influencers, and industry leaders.

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.

Vendor Reviews

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:

 

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.

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 handwashing stations for the food vendors who were cooking on festival grounds, reviewing labels for prepackged foods and assured that each food vendor had their temporary food permit placed in front of their booth. 

What does a handwashing station require?  

 

 

Do food vendors selling prepackaged goods require a handwashing station?

No.

Is this event indoors or outdoors?

This is an outdoor event that will take place on a large grass field. Please plan accordingly. 

What does the vendor layout look like?

While the official vendor layout has not yet been finalized, we can confirm that vendors will form a single file perimiter of the event space and everyone's booth will have a clear, unobstructed view. 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.

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Food Vendor Application

Type of Food
As a food vendor, you agree to pay all fees for your Temporary Food Facility permit and follow all policies as a food vendor?
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If approved, you agree to post the event on your social media at least 1x per week beginning 3 months before the event.
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Disagree
Initial Mile and its owners, its venue partners and the City of Gilroy will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the participant property, injury to the participant.
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The participant holds themselves accountable for all risks involved including loss, damage liability, or injury from any cause.
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Participant releases and waives any claims against Initial Mile, its owners and its venue partners related to the previously mentioned statements.
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You understand electricity is not provided. You agree to follow all policies: This includes laying a tarp on the ground to cover the grass and if you're cooking on the spot, you agree to have four wall coverage and a handwashing station.
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Participants must provide their own 6' table, 4' table, or 10'x10' pop up canopy along with all table/chairs/displays etc. they require for their setup.
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There are no refunds or credits given for Participant based cancellation after submission of the application and booth fee. Special accommodations may be made based on a case-by-case basis.
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Participants of outdoor events postponed due to weather conditions will be given a credit toward a future event. No refunds will be given to participants for outdoor events postponed due to weather conditions or conditions beyond the organizer's control.
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Do you agree there are no refunds or credits given for Participant based cancellation after submission of the application and booth fee.
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All vendors are required to remain open between the hours of 8am and 4pm. Do you agree to these terms?
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Do you acknowledge that your decision to vend at the second annual event is made at your own discretion, and that the event hosts are not responsible for your sales performance or outcome?
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If accepted, you agree to pay the required vendor fee within 72 hours of acceptance. If you do not, you forfeit your space.
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