2025 Food Vendors

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**** WE ARE MOVING****

We are excited to announce that we will be moving the 2025 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds!

The term “CCCF” when used in this application shall mean TFOC, Incorporated DBA Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival and the term “Vendor” shall mean the Food Vendor whose name appears on this application and agreement.

Booth Space Criteria and Provisions

• 10’x25’, 10’x35’ or 10’x45’ space available for Food Truck/Trailer Spaces
• Electrical Needs – each spot will be supplied with (3) 20amp 110V outlets. Additional electrical needs can be arranged on an individual basis. The Food Vendor must prepay the cost of additional electrical requirements. No electricity will be supplied until the morning of Friday, October 10^th, 2025.
• Consumption of outside alcoholic beverages is prohibited; if a Vendor is intoxicated, they will be asked to leave and forfeit all fees.
• Lighting is supplied for evening hours in the Food Court Area.
• CCCF provides daytime & overnight security; however, CCCF assumes no liability for damage, loss, or theft of any individual's work or possessions. The applicant will indemnify and hold harmless T.F.O.C., Incorporated DBA Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (CCCF) for any and all damage to property.
• Booth locations are determined by the CCCF Food Vendor Chairman(s) and is non-transferable.
• Personal canopies, tables and chairs for patron seating are NOT allowed in front of booth, behind the booth, or on sides of booth. (There is designated seating on festival grounds for patrons)
• All booths must be manned and operational during all hours of CCCF.
• Water is available onsite but not available in the booth.
• Booth Fees:
  Food Truck or Trailer
  10’x25’ Space Only (Max Space including tongue and any equipment) $325
  10’x35’ Space Only (Max Space including tongue and any equipment) $425
  10’x45’ Space Only (Max Space including tongue and any equipment) $525
  10’x10’ Tent (add on to space) $300
  Power
  (1) – 50 AMP 220 V circuit $350
  Additional (3) 20 AMP 110V circuit (comes in sets of 3) $350
  Mandatory Fees
  Clean up Deposit **NON-REFUNDABLE IF ANY DAMAGE/DEBRIS LEFT** $150
  Payment & Clean up Deposit Due in Full by 9/1/2025
  
  

Food Vendor Responsibilities and Criteria

• All Food Vendors are required to meet Montgomery County Health Departments Code of Regulations.
• Food Vendor must meet insurance requirements.
  • Insurance Requirements:
    • All food vendors are required to carry commercial general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
    • A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event and must meet the following criteria:
      • T.F.O.C., Incorporated must be listed as an Additional Insured
      • The insurance must be primary and non-contributory to any insurance held by T.F.O.C., Incorporated
      • The COI must include a waiver of subrogation in favor of T.F.O.C., Incorporated

• A Food Vendor may sell only those items approved by CCCF Food Vendor Chairman(s) and in a manner that meets Montgomery County health and fire regulations.
• Menu Items -- All menu items and prices will be determined and set before the event opens. There are no exceptions to this rule. The Food Vendor agrees to sell products at agreed upon prices. Be advised, any changes made to the menu or pricing, must be approved by CCCF Food Vendor Chairman(s) prior to CCCF.
• The sale of beverages will be directed by T.F.O.C., Incorporated DBA Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (CCCF) only. Food Vendors CANNOT sell alcoholic beverages or carbonated beverages. Water may be sold by Food Vendor so long as it is sold at the same price point as CCCF is selling it. Tea, coffee, & lemonade are the exceptions.
• Food Vendors accept RFID Cards only, NO CASH. Any booth in violation will be asked to leave immediately.
• CCCF will utilize an RFID Card procedure for all food and beverage sales during the festival. Redemption of RFID System will be Sunday, October 12^th @ check out (check out procedure will be provided if accepted).
• Sales Tax Applicants are responsible for collecting sales tax and payment to the local Tax Office (these must be included in your menu price and not added on at time of sale).
• A 10% commission of gross food sales will be donated to the T.F.O.C., Incorporated. Payment is due Sunday, October 12^th, 2025 @ check out.

Space is limited; not all applicants will be accepted into CCCF. CCCF believes in equal opportunities for all vendors, and we will actively seek fair evaluation of all applications. We do not allow personal beliefs to conflict with application consideration. In selecting participants, criteria may include menu items, history, the promptness of application arrival, and event area accommodations. CCCF reserves the right to deny acceptance of any applicant.

I have read the vendor requirements and am able to meet all. By signing and submitting this application I understand I am not guaranteed a spot in the festival. Vendors who are selected will be contacted and contracts will be sent at that time.