Welcome to the Oxnard Salsa Festival Vendor Center!
The Oxnard Salsa Festival celebrates salsa food, music, dance - and is host to over 150 vendors featuring specialty merchandise, unique arts and crafts, information, international foods, kid activities and more. Our attendees love the marketplace for its selection and variety- not just the salsa!
Whether you are new to the Festival or a long-time partner, we kindly ask that all interested vendors review all the information provided below.
Application Deadline
To be considered for the Festival all applications must be submitted by May 15, 2010. Applications received after this date will be accepted ONLY IF space is still available.
Vendors will be notified on or before May 31, 2010 whether he/she has been accepted into the Festival. All payments will be returned if vendor not accepted or if the application is incomplete.
ALL VENDOR
SPACES ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2010.
Application Process
Read and review the Vendor Rules & Procedures Brochure. It is a great reference for Festival vendor information.
All interested vendors must
submit one of the following applications by May 15, 2010:
Food Vendor Application for commercial food vendors, non-profit food vendors, pre-packaged food sellers, and salsa tent exhibitors.
FOOD VENDOR SPACES ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2010.
Please note: the Festival holds the exclusive rights to sell ALL carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, iced tea and bottled fruit juices at the Festival. Only a limited number of specialty beverage vendors will be permitted. Food vendors may not sell any beverages.
Non-Food Vendor Application for arts and crafts vendors, retail exhibitors, kids' attractions and non-profit information booths. Corporate and professional service exhibitors permitted only if official Festival sponsors. NON-FOOD VENDOR
SPACES ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2010.
Included with all applications must be:
- A Current Photo of your booth display showing your product selection.
- A Valid Certificate of Insurance naming Oxnard Downtowners (dba Oxnard Salsa Festival) as additional insured for July 24 & 25, 2010 OR Insurance may be purchased through the Festival for $75 along with a completed Festival Insurance Application.
- All Food Vendors and pre-packaged food sellers are required to hold a Permit to Operate a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) at the Festival issued by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division.
Food vendors must also include a $100 refundable cleaning deposit with their Food Vendor Application. Refer to the Vendor Checklist section of the application for details.
Please mail completed application and appropriate fees to:
Oxnard Salsa Festival
Att: Vendor Applications
P.O. Box 1892
Oxnard, CA 83932
Vendor Questions
Email vendorapps@oxnardsalsafestival.com or leave a message at 805-247-0197 if you have any questions regarding the 2010 Oxnard Salsa Festival application process.
Refund Policy
A vendor may request a refund (less a $50 processing fee) up until June 15. Absolutely no refunds or credits will be issued after this date.
Selection Criteria
The Oxnard Salsa Festival is committed to a quality event with an interesting assortment of vendors. Applications will be reviewed for product mix, presentation, past performance, and professionalism.
Returning vendors in good standing with the Festival are encouraged to submit applications EARLY to secure a space. HOWEVER, past participation in the Oxnard Salsa Festival does not guarantee acceptance.
- Special consideration will be given vendors showcasing salsa themed products.
- Hand-crafted items made by the applicant receive preference over "buy-and-sell” retail merchandise.
- The Festival reserves the right to limit the number of vendors selling similar items or services.
- In cases of duplication priority will be given to local vendors.