Participation Fees:
The Food Truck Rodeo is a fundraiser for the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County.  All funds raised from this event directly support New Hanover County’s parks.  Participation fees are as follows (These fees are one-time fees that must be paid prior to the event.  You are not required to pay any additional money other than these fees):
$200 - Food trucks/trailers (serving meals, entrees)
$150 - Single item vendors (selling only desserts or beverages)
$225 - Alcoholic beverage vendors
If accepted into the event, registration fees are due by April 7, 2023.  Vendors will be notified by email on March if they are selected for the event.
General Rules:
1. Vendors must have wheels and be mobile (i.e. truck, trailer or food cart).
2. Registration fees are due in advance to secure your spot in the event.  The fee is due by April
               7, 2022.  Failure to pay the fee by the due date will result in loss of event space to a vendor on
               the waitlist.
a. The Food Truck Rodeo is an outdoor event and is held rain or shine.  The registration fee is non-
               refundable.
b. If the event is cancelled by the Parks Conservancy for any reason, the registration fee will be
               refunded or credited to the next event.
3. No food and/or beverage sales are allowed without a valid permit.  You must have a copy of the
               permit with you during the Food Truck Rodeo.
4. Vendors must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the United States, State of
               North Carolina, New Hanover County, and City of Wilmington, including health laws and
               regulations, including but not limited to special events.
5. All prepared food items, meat, fish, and cheese sold must meet state and local health
               regulations including the inspection of the prepared foods seller’s kitchen by NCDA health
               inspectors, and labeling in compliance with the regulations.  Sellers must have a copy of their
               inspection form with them when selling at the Food Truck Rodeo.
6. Smoking and vaping are not permitted in New Hanover County parks.
Display/Set-up:
1. One truck/vendor space is approximately 10’ x 30’ for one food truck.  Parks staff reserves the
               right to require trailers to unhitch if necessary due to space limitations.  
2. Set-up time is 9-11:30am.  Vendors must stay until the event closes at 5pm.  The event officially
               opens at noon, but customers have been arriving earlier each event.  
3. Parks & Gardens staff or designee will assign vendor space.