Special Event Application

*If your requested event will include FOOD VENDORS:

The Event Organizer is responsible for collecting, and providing to the Parks & Recreation Department, the following information a minimum of 30 days prior to the requested event date:

  • Vendor Business Name & Contact Information
  • Description of Mobile Operations - food truck, food cart, food trailer, canopy with grill, etc.
    • Must include length & width of set up and/or unit
  • Set Up Information/Details - generator (make & model), propane/LPG tank (size & location), BBQ Grill (make & model), Coleman style cook stove, grease and/or oil cooking, electrical needs (amps & locations), etc

To collect the above information the Event Organizer may choose to use the City's Vendor Application form or incorporate this information into an application that the Event Organizer currently uses.  Food vendor information is subject to review and inspection by the Mount Vernon Fire Marshal.

The Event Organizer shall ensure all vendors provide liability insurance applicable to their business.  It is the Event Organizer's sole responsibility to determine the limits of coverage required to be obtained by vendors and shall ensure the appropriate insurance documentation has been received from each vendor, including the appropriate additional insured endorsement, naming the City of Mount Vernon as additional insured on each and every vendor's Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy, prior to the start of the proposed event.