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Oakland First Fridays Food Truck Vendor Application

Join us at Oakland First Fridays, the Bay Area’s premier monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community! We welcome local artisans, designers, and small businesses to showcase their unique products to thousands of attendees.

Once accepted, you’ll become part of a larger network of like-minded entrepreneurs, creatives, and vendors—a community that feels like family. This is your opportunity to connect, grow your brand, and be part of Oakland’s vibrant marketplace.

Apply now to secure your spot and bring your goods to one of the most dynamic events in the city!

We welcome artists, craftspeople, and makers to share and sell their work with the community!

Joining Oakland First Fridays allows you to grow your network and contribute to Oakland's creative and hardworking economy! 

‍Registration Opens:
‍Every Monday following an event

‍Registration Closes:
‍The Friday before the event or when event has sold out
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Payment Deadlines:
"First paid, first reserved" basis until registration closes or the event is sold out. Use the link below to register for Oakland First Fridays. Incomplete forms will not be accepted so please be sure to fill eveything out.

What is needed to participate?

Food Trucks: ‍

•State of California Seller’s Permit

•City of Oakland Business License

•Alameda County Health Permit

•City of Oakland Annual Fire Permit

•2025 Vendor Agreement

•COI: Certificate of Liability Insurance listing Koreatown Oakland CBD DBA Oakland First Fridays as additionally insured

**Oakland First Fridays offers vendor space exclusively; tents are optional. Vendors are responsible for their own setup and any associated loss or damage. It's essential to secure all tents with weights and ensure that tables, racks, and displays are properly anchored. Keep all necessary vendor documents on hand during the event for potential review. Promptly notify First Fridays staff of any incidents.