THE BETEL NUT VERSION

Quick Snapshot of Vendor Guidelines

A full terms and agreement can be found at the bottom of this page.

Important Dates

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● VENDOR APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN: 1/1/2026

● VENDOR APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE: 6/1/2026 at 11:59 pm PST OR until FULL

● Event Date: August 29, 2026

● Vendor Meeting: Sunday June 14, 2026 (for accepted vendors)

● Vendor Operating Dates: August 29 (10am-7pm), 2026

Food Vendors

● Limited Food Vendor Spots: To ensure the success and quality of the event, food vendor spaces are extremely limited. Vendor applications will be strictly screened, and selection will be more competitive this year due to limited availability and cuisine balance. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to approval. Early application is strongly encouraged.

● Fees and Requirements for Food Vendors:

1. Festival Booth Fee (Paid to MAGI)All Vendors are responsible for any applicable booth fees.

2. Temporary Restaurant License (Paid to the County)Per Oregon law, any vendor or organization selling or distributing food to the public at an event must have a temporary restaurant license. Multnomah County Single Event Temporary Restaurant License : $160

3. Temporary Business License (Paid to the City). City of Fairview Temporary Business License : $18.75

4. Liability Insurance (Paid to your Insurer. Certification must be sent to MAGI) Vendors are required to obtain liability insurance that lists “METRO” as the certificate holder.

5. Food Handler Permit (Paid to the County). Any individual handling food must possess a valid food handler’s permit. https://www.multco.us/health/food-handlers-test6.

6. Health, Fire, and Safety Compliance

• All food vendors must adhere to safety and health requirements, ensuring that all staff are informed of and comply with these regulations.

•  ALL Canopies must be roped, braced, and anchored.

• Commercial deep fryers require a Class K(grease fires)fire extinguisher.

• Barbecue Grills and everything else require a Class ABC(general use) fire extinguisher.

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● Equipment: Food Vendors must provide their own canopies, tables, flooring, and all equipment

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● Setup & Breakdown: Food Vendors are responsible for setting up, breaking down, and cleaning their designated area in a timely manner. Day of cooking/setup begins at 7:30am on 8/29/2026. Food Vendors must breakdown their booth and exit the park no later than 8:00 PM. Failure to do so will result in vehicles being locked inside the park overnight. Setup is required Friday and breakdown is available Sunday.

● Application: All food vendors must complete a vendor application and agree to all Marianas Festival vendor terms & conditions.

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● Metro Park Requirements: This form must be completed at the time of applying. You only need to fill out the “Vendor” information and sign. Your application will not be considered if this document is not submitted with your application. Please note that this form does not guarantee approval.

General Information

● Setup Time: All vendors are required to set up their canopies on Friday August 28, 2026 unless otherwise approved to setup on Saturday. Time TBD, details to follow. Starts at 7:30 AM for food vendors ONLY and 8:00 AM for all other vendors. All vendors must be set up NO LATER than 9:30 AM. If you are not on the 7:30 early entry list you will not be permitted into the park until 8:00 AM.

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● Breakdown Time: Sunday @ 8AM.The park closes at 8:00 PM, and all areas must be cleaned and vacated before this time.

● Rain or Shine: The event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

● Logistics: All vendors are responsible for providing their own supplies, including canopies, chairs, tables, and generators.

● There is no running water or power on the field, so please plan accordingly.

Vendor Fees

January 1-February 28

● Hot/Cold Food Vendors: $800 (10' x 20')

● Prepared Cold Food Vendors (e.g., pastries, pickled products, desserts): $300 (10' x 20')

● Non-Food Vendors: $300 (10' x 10') if you need an additional 10x10 space you must pay for 2 spots.

● Information/Resource Booths: $0.00 (Applications are required to ensure eligibility. There is absolutely no selling products and space will be limited.)

March 1-June 1

● Hot/Cold Food Vendors: $1000 (10' x 20')

● Prepared Cold Food Vendors (e.g., pastries, pickled products, desserts): $500 (10' x 20')

● Non-Food Vendors: $500 (10' x 10')

● Information/Resource Booths: $0.00 (applications are required to ensure eligibility)

Applications

● Limited Space: Vendor opportunities are limited, and applications will be reviewed in the order of submission.

● Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. No late applications will be accepted.

● Approval & Payment: Once your application is approved, you must pay within 72 hours to secure your spot. Failure to do so will result in your application being pushed to the back of the line. Payment of vendor fees will be online via Zelle or Venmo. If your application is successful you will be sent information to facilitate your payment online. Additional payment methods may be arranged with the event coordinator.

● Application Updates: This page will update once vendor slots are filled.