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2009 Food Court Vending Application


The deadline to apply was May 1, 2009. Sorry, but we are no longer accepting applications.



Lollapalooza
August 7 - 9, 2009
Grant Park, Chicago


Lollapalooza is back to celebrate its fifth year in Chicago!  Our food courts feature a wide selection of delectable menu items with an emphasis on the best from local Chicago favorites.  This three-day landmark Festival set in Chicago's beautiful Grank Park draws about 65K+ patrons a day. 

If you're interested in joining the food court at this year's festival, fill out the application below and click the "Submit" button.  

Our food courts set us apart in the variety and quality of menu selections.  We seek Chicago (and area) favorite restaurants, and want to offer our patrons much more than the typical "carnival" type fare, with an emphasis on fresh, reasonably priced items. 

Note:  Location of booth(s) is solely determined by C3 Presents and returning vendors are not guaranteed placement in the same location as previous year.

2009 Food Court Vendor Information/Guidelines:  Click here to read more about food court vending at Lollapalooza.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2009, so don't miss out!


Booth Pricing and Information


Booth Specs and Pricing:

ENTREES:  20' x 20' $5,000 + $125 permit fee + $300 security deposit (TOTAL = $5,425)

Dessert/Snacks/Drinks:  10' x 20' $3,000 +$125 permit fee + $300 security deposit (TOTAL = $3,425)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  5/1/09 

Vendors notified of Acceptance on or by: 5/18/09

Selected vendors' deadline for full payment, all required paperwork, signage order: 6/18/09 


Booth fee includes signage, power*, counters, tent.  *Extra power requests incur a fee. Selected vendors will receive further details.

Company Information




 










Business Phone Numbers (include area code)






My business is certified through the City of Chicago as a Chicago's Minority or Women-owned Business (M/WBE).  For additional information, contact the Department of Procurement Services at City Hall, Room 401; 312-744-4900.


Email Address


Almost all communication is via email.  Provide an email address that is checked frequently!





Experience


Have you been a food vendor at Lollapaloza in Chicago's Grant Park?









References


If new to ACLMF food court vending, list two business references:
(Name, Phone (incl. area code), Company)





Type of Booth Desired


There are three categories of booths.* 
1)  Entree 
2)  Dessert/Snack
3)  Drink

*Food Vendors are not allowed to sell bottled water, alcohol, or soft drinks.  Vendors may not sell any merchandise other than food, drink, dessert/snack including but not limited to: shirts, hats, bandannas, etc.  The Drink category is for specialty drinks such as smoothies.


I am applying in the following category.




MENU




The main goal of our food courts is to serve our patrons quality menu items by professional, friendly staff--with wait times kept to a minumum.  Make sure your menu selections can be served in a timely manner.  Critical to efficient turnaround (and more sales!) are points of service.  20 x 20 booths must have 6-8 points of sale.  10 x 20 booths must have 4 - 6 points of sale.  All menu items and pricing subject to approval.

 

Beverage / Dessert / Snack


 



 



Menu Items


All vendors will be limited to 3 or 4 items.  Please provide a brief description of each item with pricing.  Prices need to be in full dollar amounts and are subject to approval.






SIGNAGE


Our Creative team designs and produces the signage for all booths, ensuring a unified, professional and visually appealing food court.  The booth name (note:  no logos or other graphics), the menu item and price are featured on a colorful banner.    The simpler, the better.


 Item NamePrice
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.



Environmental Greening Efforts


See the vendor guidelines for specific information regarding greening.  Highlights:  no styrofoam allowed; food must be served on paper products; cups must meet festival's recycling regulations (exact cup specs provided later); no "picnic packs (utensils, salt, pepper in packets)"; if utensils required, earth-friendly strongly preferred; no individual condiment packs; vending operations must meet recycling festival guidelines (ex: cardboard broken down and stacked for recycling); no toxic cleansers.

Vendors selected to the food court will be monitored during the event to ensure eco-friendly operations.

Note:  we encourage vendors to use local/organic sources as part of their ingredients.








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