Food Vendor Application | Ellijay Bacon Festival

Booth / Tent – cost is $125. Need more space? 2nd space available for $50. Please bring your own booth/tent.

Food Trucks – your space will be 16′ x 16′ for $125. $50 for additional space if needed.

Type of Space(Required)

Truck

Booth

Size of Space(Required)

1 Booth (12′ x 12′)

2 Booths (12′ x 24′)

Length of Truck in Feet?

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Business "Vendor" Name(Required)

Logo(Required)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Vendor Type

Business Description

400 to 600 words with multiple paragraphs – this is for your listing

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Business Phone(Required)

Cell Phone

Email(Required)

Link

Website, Facebook, etc. Please include http

FOOD VENDOR MENU ITEMS Again, please note only one of each bacon themed dish will be allowed. We want to offer our festival guests a wonderful variety! So, the sooner you submit your application, the better your chances that you will secure your first menu choices! You may want to consider creating smaller portion/serving sizes and adjust prices accordingly! 2023’s attendance was between 5,000 – 7,000 people! This event keeps growing. PLEASE plan accordingly so you don’t sell out too quickly!

Please tell us what type of bacon themed dishes you will offer on your menu below:

Choice #1 (Bacon Themed Dish)(Required)

Choice #1 (Picture of Bacon Themed Dish)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Choice #2 (Bacon Themed Dish)(Required)

Choice #2 (Picture of Bacon Themed Dish)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Choice #3 (Bacon Themed Dish)

Choice #3 (Picture of Bacon Themed Dish)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Choice #4 (Bacon Themed Dish)

Choice #4 (Picture of Bacon Themed Dish)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Please list your alternative bacon themed dishes (in the event another vendor applies first with the same menu item):

Alternate #1 Bacon Themed Dishes(Required)

Alternate #2 Bacon Themed Dishes

Alternate #3 Bacon Themed Dishes

Alternate #4 Bacon Themed Dishes

Consent(Required)

By signing this application, the Applicant is agreeing to all of the rules and regulations of the Ellijay Bacon Fest as outlined in this packet. In consideration of participation, Applicant agrees to release and hold harmless the Ellijay Bacon Fest, Gilmer County & the City of Ellijay from any debts, damages, personal liability or any suits/claims in connection with the Applicant’s participation in this event. We reserve the right to decline any application. In this event, your application fee will be returned to you.

ELLIJAY BACON FEST RULES & REGULATIONS
EVENT DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2024
LOCATION: Ellijay, Ga. Gilmer Recreation & Parks River Park (1561 South Main Street) SET UP TIME: You may set up on Sat Sep 28rd from 6pm – 8pm. There will be no overnight security. Ellijay Bacon Fest & Gilmer Parks/Rec are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property/products. Or you can set up beginning at 7:30 am Sun Sep 29th.
EVENT TIME: Begins at 10:00 am. Ends at 5:00 pm
BREAK DOWN: Please do not break down before 5:00 pm. (Even if you run out of products to sell). All vendors must STOP selling by 5:30 pm. We must be broken down and cleaned up and out before dark!
DONATIONS: We are raising money for the Gilmer Food Pantry. You will receive a donation. envelope on Sunday morning. We will have one of our volunteers stop by your booth and collect your donation that afternoon. We are a 501c3 so your donation is tax deductible. Thank you in advance!
This is a rain or shine event!
FOOD VENDOR BOOTH SPACE
1. Open flame will be allowed but all food vendors MUST have a fire extinguisher. 2. No alcohol or glass will be allowed.
3. Generators are allowed (no electricity will be available).
4. Tents must be secured without damaging the grass.
5. You must offer at least ONE bacon related dish/product.
6. Only one of each menu item will be allowed at the Bacon Fest. (i.e. only one vendor can
offer a bacon cheeseburger). First Applicant to submit will reserve that menu item. However, variations WILL be allowed. So, a hamburger with Bacon Aoli or a hamburger with bacon wrapped onion rings on it would be allowed and not considered “the same”! When submitting your menu items on this application, please be SPECIFIC!
7. All non-Gilmer County food trucks, push-carts, booths, tents must send a copy of their
mobile unit/food/health permit from whichever county your business is located.
Please send a copy along with your application form.
8. NO dumping of grease or coals will be allowed at the park.
9. Each vendor is responsible for their own trash. You must supply your own garbage
receptacle (s) for the customers and you are responsible for hauling off your own trash.
FOOD AWARDS/COMPETITION – CONSUMERS VOTE
-The Ellijay Bacon Fest will hold a contest for the Best Bacon Dish (Overall), Best Presentation and Most Creative Bacon Dish. Customers will be given ballots and they will be counted and tallied at 4pm. Winners will be announced and trophies given before the close of the event!