Food Truck Vendor Application Participate Join the Parade Become a Sponsor Volunteer Perform Food Truck Vendor Application Craft Vendors Application Off the Wall Apply to be a Food Truck Vendor at PVDFest 2026. September 18 & 19, 2026. LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Business Name(Required)Your Name(Required)Business Address(Required) Street Address City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Contact Email(Required) Phone Number(Required)Website Business Facebook Page Business Instagram Page Type of Set-Up Needed(Required) Food Truck Food Trailer Other Total Length of Vehicle (for trailers length of trailer unhitched from tow vehicle):(Required)(in feet)What type of food do you serve?(Required)What dietary restrictions can you accommodate?(Required) Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Lactose Intolerant Other None Other Dietary RestrictionsPlease explain the other dietary restrictions you accommodate.Upload an image of your food truck or logo:Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 2 MB. Required Licenses & DocumentationTo participate in PVDFest 2026, all food vendors must provide valid copies of the following documentation. Documentation must be current through the event dates; if any permit is set to expire beforehand, you must submit an updated version as soon as it becomes available.Rhode Island Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Registration(Required)A valid state-level registration issued by the RI Department of Business Regulation (DBR). - Apply for RI MFE Registration here - View Example of RI MFE License Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB. Providence Food Truck/Mobile Establishment Permit(Required)A local municipal permit issued by the City of Providence Board of Licenses. - Apply for Providence Municipal Permit here - View Example of Providence PermitAccepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB. Certificate of Insurance (COI)(Required)A COI with a minimum general liability coverage of $1,000,000. The certificate must specifically name the following as an Additional Insured: - See example certificate of insurance here.Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, jpeg, Max. file size: 50 MB. Important Compliance NoticeFailure to provide updated permits or a valid COI prior to the event will result in immediate disqualification from the festival and the forfeiture of all participation fees.Participation Fees & SelectionPlease review the tiered pricing for PVDFest 2026. Note that all fees include a $12 non-refundable processing fee. Participation Option Dates Total Fee(Includes $12 fee) Friday Only Sept 18 $412 Saturday Only Sept 19 $512 Both Days Sept 18 & 19 $712 (Best Value) Payment & Policy DetailsRain Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026. Attendance on the rain date is optional. Payment Method: Payments are accepted via Credit Card only. No checks or mail-in payments will be accepted. No Refunds: All fees are non-refundable. Scheduling & AcceptanceSpace is limited across all festival days. Please be aware that selecting a date does not guarantee a spot; vendor placement is determined by our "Food Vendor Village" curation guidelines. 1. Application: Submit your preferred dates below. 2. Review: Our team will curate the lineup based on variety and space availability. 3. Acceptance: If selected, you will receive a formal acceptance notice along with a secure payment link. Please check the dates you are applying for:(Required) Friday, September 18, 2026: time - TBD Saturday, September 19, 2026: time - TBD Friday, September 18, 2026 and Saturday, September 19, 2026: time - TBD Terms and ConditionsPlease read all the terms and conditions from the Providence Fire Department, RI Department of Health and the PVDFest Team. Check the box to the left to agree to abide by the terms and conditions for each respective section. I hereby warrant and confirm that the above information is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct, and further certify that I have read all of the information provided in this application and agree with and will abide by the Terms & Conditions provided. I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee a space. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the producing partner and the City of Providence, its officers, directors, volunteers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims, suits, and causes of action of whatever nature or type (including but not limited to causes of action based upon tort, strict liability or otherwise), and all attorney fees, costs, and expenses incidental thereto, which may arise or in any way be connected directly or indirectly, with my participation in vending at PVDFest. This indemnification is absolute, personal to me, and is not limited by the insurance coverage that the Vendor may have in place. Vendor understands that the City of Providence is under no obligation to provide insurance to cover the Vendor for loss from any cause to any of Vendor's property. By agreeing, the Vendor agrees to hold the producing partner and the City of Providence harmless for any liability or loss whatsoever.Fire Department Terms and Conditions(Required) I agree to abide by the terms and conditions for food vendors as stated by the Providence Fire Department. Department of Health Terms and Conditions(Required) I agree to abide by the terms and conditions for food vendors as stated by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Providence Mobile Food Vending Rules and Regulations(Required) I agree that I meet the requirements for the City of Providence Mobile Food Vending Rules and Regulations. State Regulations for Mobile Food Establishments Are you a woman, femme identified, or BIPOC vendor? Yes No Are you a Providence based business? Yes No Warrant and Confirm Submission(Required) I agree. By checking the box you hereby warrant and confirm that the above information is, to the best of your knowledge, true and correct, and further certify that you have read all of the information provided in this application and agree with and will abide by the Terms & Conditions provided.