Large Food Vendor Information

$50.00 Vendor Fee,payable at registration.

Fee is waived if:

• You are a member of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce.
• You agree to begin selling no later than 11am for Santa's Secret Shopping Event.
• All profits are donated to an approved local charity, non-profit, or school organization.

Organizational approval is at the discretion of Christmas Uptown.

Questions may be directed to Terry Beckerman:
618-263-2093
maplehill82@hotmail.com

Insurance

Provide Certificate of Insurance which includes:

• Liability
• Completed Products
• Additional Insureds: Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mt. Carmel

Minimum coverage of $1,000,000 is required.

Certificate of Insurance must be provided within 60 days of accepted registration, or by October 6th, 2025, whichever occurs first.

Menu Inclusion

List items under product description on the registration form.

The committee will respond within 30 days of completed registration.

No unapproved items may be sold.

Booth Information

20' wide x 12' deep serving area per vendor.

Vendors must sell from inside a food truck, trailer, or under a tent.

Lighting is required for tent setups.

Sales must remain within assigned area.

Electric is available at no charge.

No music or radio broadcasts allowed.

No vehicles may be parked within the festival footprint after set-up.

Hours of Operation

• Festival hours are 4-9pm on Friday, December 5.
• Santa's Secret Shopping Event begins at 9am on the 5th.
• Must remain set-up until 9pm, even if sold out.
• Must have "sold out" sign.
• Electric service will be shut off approximately 9:30. Street must be cleared ASAP.

Just A Reminder: You are selling in a highly competitive area, and this is a CHRISTMAS EVENT! Add festive lighting, decorations and signage to draw guests to your location!