Vendor Info

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Food Truck Festival vendor for the Third Annual Food Truck Festival!  All applications and supporting documentation must be complete by May 1st.  No applications will be accepted after this date.

**This year we will be limiting our food trucks, to ensure that all vendors can be successful, which means that space is limited.**

Festival Details

This year's festival is being held on Saturday June 8th from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  The food truck festival is held at City Hall, located at 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA.   


Cost of the Event: $125

The fee for the event is $125 which can be paid by check or online. The fee includes: Police Permit: $54, Board of Health Permit: $20/Truck, Police Detail Fee: $51

Setup Information

Vendors park along assigned locations on Pleasant Street and City Hall Avenue.  Food trucks may begin setting up at 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.  It is required that all vendors MUST be in place by 3:00 PM. Gardner Police Department will not allow entry after 3:00 PM due road closures and safety concerns. Vendors who arrive after 3:00 PM will not be allowed to participate and will not receive a refund.


Permit Information

All permit applications and supporting documentation must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  There are 2 different ways to apply, please chose the option that works best for you. Contact Maribel Cruz with any questions or for additional information at (978) 630-4074 ext 1.

Electronic Application Form - You are able to submit an electronic application form only if you are able to upload the following documents: ServSafe, Allergen Awareness, Proof of Base of Operation, Food Permit from Local BOH, Last Inspection from Local BOH, MA State Hawker & Peddler's Licence.  

  1. Food Truck Festival Registration Form
  2. Temporary Food Permit Application
  3. Gardner Hawkers & Peddlers Application
  4. Gardner Good Standing Certification
  5. Online Payment

OR

Printable Application Forms - You will need to print and mail the following 3 applications:

  1. Food Truck Festival Registration Form
  2. Temporary Food Permit Application 
  3. Gardner Hawkers & Peddlers
  4. Gardner Good Standing Certification
  5. Application Fee via check OR Online Payment

Please submit the following documents with your completed applications: ServSafe Certificate, Allergen Awareness Certificate, Proof of Base of Operation, Food Permit from Local BOH, Last Inspection from Local BOH, MA State Hawker & Peddler's Licence. 

Mail competed applications and documents together to:

Gardner City Hall 3rd Annual Truck Food Festival
Community Development & Planning
Attn:  Maribel Cruz
115 Pleasant St, Room 202
Gardner MA 01440

*No permits will be issued by the City until payment has been received in full and all of the necessary supporting documentation has been received.