Food Vendors

After April 1, mail a request for a food application form or download it and follow the instructions attached. Describe your organization and/or enclose a brochure, and you MUST include a self-addressed, stamped long envelope (SASE) and send to:

Applefest
P.O. Box 22
Warwick, NY 10990

What are the Food Vendor categories?

Food vendor application forms are available for:

• Large or Commercial Food Vendors
  All cooked hot meats including chicken, pork, sausage & pepper sandwiches, wraps, etc.
• Small Food Vendors
  Zeppole, pretzels, nuts, chocolate, kettle corn, baked goods, smoothies, ice cream, etc.
• Pre-packaged Food Vendors
  For vendors who wish to sell locally produced spices, sauces, dressings, mixes, etc. See below for more information.
• Non-Profit Food Vendors
  See below for Non-Profit information
• NEW CATEGORY! Food Truck Vendor
  See below for more information.

IMPORTANT – Food Vendors in ALL categories must provide ALL required paperwork (see below), and WILL be inspected by the Orange County Health Dept. during the festival.

How can I get a Food Vendor application (including the new Pre-packaged Food Vendor application)?

The Food Vendor application can be downloaded in April. Please attach:

1)  A note describing what you wish to sell
2)  Information/brochure about your business
3)  A self-addressed, stamped long envelope (SASE) with 58¢ postage (MUST be included)

Mail to: Applefest Food Vendor, P.O. Box 22, Warwick, NY 10990

OR

Email to: applefestfoodvendors@gmail.com

Can I have more information about the Pre-packaged Food Vendor application?"

This prepackaged application is for vendors who wish to sell locally produced spices, sauces, dressings, mixes, etc. These vendors will use this application form -- NOT the posted Craft Vendor application form. As with all Food Vendor applications, it may be downloaded by mail with an SASE.

IMPORTANT NOTE - due to new Orange County, NY Dept. of Health regulations, all food vendors must provide an insurance certificate (details on application form).

What paperwork is REQUIRED for Food Vendors?

IMPORTANT! Food Vendors MUST obtain:

• Valid Orange County, NY Health Permit (For information, call the Orange County Health Dept. at 845-291-2331)
• Insurance certificate (must accompany application form)
• Workman's Comp. & NYS Disability certificates (or Workman's Comp./NYS Disability exemption form, available at www.wcb.state.ny.us
• For electric, there is an additional charge per space (if available) Separate cleanup deposit check required

 

For more information or questions email: applefestfoodvendors@gmail.com