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Food Vendor Application

In addition to the application, Food vendors are required to submit the following documents to bidevents@downtowncanandaigua.com.

Required Documents

Ontario County Health Permit

All food vendors must post a current Ontario County Health Permit and comply with the requirements established by the Ontario County Health Department. 

Sales Tax Certificate

Each food vendor is responsible for collecting New York State and Ontario County sales tax (7.5%). A copy of your Certificate of Authority must be displayed in your booth. If you do not already have a Certificate of Authority, you may obtain one at http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/register.htm

Proof of Workers Comp Insurance and General Liability Insurance

Vendor agrees to maintain fire, worker's compensation and General Liability insurances that indemnifies DCBMA and The City of Canandaigua related to the operation of the food booths and trucks. Vendor shall submit proof of effective coverage for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the festival naming DCBMA and The City of Canandaigua as a co-insured and holding DCBMA and The City of Canandaigua harmless. Prior to vending, the certificate must be provided, approved and posted.

Security/Responsibility of Property

Inventory or equipment left in the booth during Non - Festival hours is the sole responsibility of the Vendor. The Vendor acknowledges that street sweepers and plant watering will take place during night hours and that such operations may cause damage to any equipment, fixtures and any other property left in that area.  It is the Vendors responsibility for the safety and protection of the Vendor's property. The Vendor agrees that neither DCBMA and The City of Canandaigua shall be responsible for any loss or damage to Vendor's Property.

No Guarantees or Warrantees

DCBMA does not guarantee vendor location or food product exclusivity.