All food truck vendor spots are full. Food trucks serving those items can still apply, but they will be put on the vendor waitlist.
Please read the below information thoroughly prior to filling out the application.
The Christmas in the City event is taking place on December 1 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Rotary Pavilion and downtown Gastonia. The event features food trucks, vendors, free entertainment, the Gaston County Jaycees Christmas Parade and the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Please review the attached event vendor policy for a complete list of rules, regulations and vendor allowances.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the marketplace, please fill out the below application.
Application deadline: October 20, 2024.
This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Payment will be charged to card after application is approved.
Vendor and power spots are limited.
Once all vendor spots are filled, waitlisted applicants will still be accepted through the deadline date. If you apply and more spots become available or another vendor cancels, the event organizer will contact waitlisted applications in the order they were received and in order of cuisine needed to confirm availability and then approve the application.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the marketplace, please fill out the below application.
- Food vendor fee: $35
Food Vendor Information:
- At this time, only food trucks and trailers are accepted.
- Food Truck set up/break down information:
- Food trucks must supply their own generator.
- Food trucks will be set up in one of the Rotary Pavilion parking lots.
- Food truck set up will be around 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A final, confirmed time will be sent out at least two weeks prior to the event.
- Food truck breakdown is no earlier than 8:00PM and must be completed no later than 9:00PM.
- You will not be able to bring any additional vehicles into the Rotary Pavilion parking lots or have the food truck leave the pavilion parking lots until the crowds have cleared.
- Food vendors must provide properly rated fire extinguishers.
- It is the responsibility of the vendor to keep the booth and surrounding area clean. Each vendor shall leave the area in the same condition as it was found.
- A final packet going over these regulations and procedures will be sent to the point of contact listed on the application within two weeks before the event. The packet will also include a site map, timeline, and set up and breakdown information.
- Health/Permit information:
- Food vendors must adhere to the regulations set by the Health Department
- If applicable, a copy of the Gaston County Health Department permit must be uploaded in this application.
- Vendors are required to adhere to all applicable laws and provisions established by North Carolina, Gaston County Health Department, and the City of Gastonia Police and Fire Departments. Vendors shall adhere to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to its business.
- Upon approval, the City Event Planner will send the applicant a Gaston County Temporary Food Establishment permit to fill out. If the applicant has filled out this permit in the past, or has exempt food, the application still needs to be completed but the applicant will not have to pay Gaston County the $75 fee. If a permit is needed, the applicant will need to pay Gaston County $75 for the permit.
- All vendor activities must be suitable for a family event. Offensive materials, ads, or public displays will be removed and participation refused.
- The site map, set up information and timeline will be sent via Eventeny at least two weeks prior to the event.
