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When is the Bizerkeley Food Fest 2025?
Sunday, September 7th from 10:30 am - 6pm for VIP Guests
12pm-6pm for General Admission
Where does the event take place?
The Bizerkeley Food Festival is at North Berkeley BART Station at 1759 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA. There will be plenty of booths spanning local businesses and organizations, artists, food trucks, and wine/beer vendors.
VENDORS: How and where do I apply to vend at the 2025 event?
Apply here through Eventeny! We welcome you If you have experience vending at events. We strive to offer our visitors a variety of art and ceramics, home goods, clothing, games and family activities.
GUESTS: How and where do I get tickets to this year's event?
General Admission is FREE this year! Express and VIP tickets can be purchased here.
VENDORS: What is the deadline for applying for the event?
We recommend applying as soon as possible as we will have more applicants than we can hold and there will be a waitlist. Food vendors need to submit their Temporary Food Facility Health Permit by August 10th, 2025. Reminder: We do not provide pop-up tents, tables, or hardware of any kind. Electricity costs $50 per vendor. Please note we do not provide POS systems or wifi.
GUESTS: What can we bring to the festival?
You are welcome to bring your own chairs, utensils, wagons, and blankets for your comfort.
VENDORS: Are there specific tent requirements for vendors at the event?
Vendors have two booth size options: 10’ x 10’ or 18’ x 10’. During the application process, vendors select their booth size, and full payment or a deposit secures your space.
We provide only the designated booth space—tents, tables, and chairs are not included. A tent is required, and vendors may choose any color or style that suits their needs. However, we strongly recommend sun and wind protection for your booth, as well as proper weights to secure your tent in case of windy conditions.
How do I know my application has gone through?
You will see a confirmation on your screen after you hit the submit button. Due to a large amount of interest, please try not to email us. We will get back to you with more information if you have been accepted as a vendor.
When do we find out if we have been accepted to vend at the event?
We have a deadline of 8/31/25. By then we will start placement on our map. We will have a waitlist and ask to keep checking your email to see if you have been accepted. Food vendors will hear back directly from City of Berkeley Environmental Health staff.
When and how do I pay as a vendor for the space?
To complete your application you have been accepted, you will receive an email with instructions on payment. This will secure your booth spot for the 2025 event. Please keep all payment confirmations/receipts handy for reference.
When is set-up and break-down?
Check in: Starts at 8:00am. Entrance gate closes for cars 10am. All cars must leave by 10:00am. Our event officially opens to the public by 10:30am. When leaving at the end of day: Load out starts no earlier than 6pm.
Where do we park and what are the procedures for set-up?
We will have a map that we will email to you with complete directions. You check in at the gate entrance in your vehicle ( please place on your windshield a piece of paper with your designated booth space number on it for faster assistance) We direct you to your space for load in. Your exit will depend on where your booth is ( you will have a map) There is one direction of traffic flow as we ask for NO TURN AROUNDS. You can park on nearby streets outside the event. We ask you not to park in our neighbors’ driveways and respect their homes. When the event ends, we ask you to enter again at the entrance and drive to your booth space to load up and then exit the same exit you have been assigned to. Again no Turn-arounds allowed.
What if I run out of stock?
We ask our vendors to bring enough stock as we estimate 10,000 visitors. If you run out of stock you may not break down your booth space until it's time to strike down. This is to ensure the safety of our visitors. At 6pm we start to empty the festival and you can bring in your vehicle to load up at 6:15pm
Are there toilets?
We will provide Porta-potties: standard stalls and wheelchair accessible toilets. All toilets will be stocked with hand washing statios and hand sanitizer.
Will there be trash and recycling?
We will have recycling, trash and compostable bins located in different areas. You will receive a map with the details of specific locations.
We ask for all vendors and visitors to do their best in keeping our event clean and safe. If you have a large amount of waste please take it with you on load out.
How do I volunteer for the event?
This is a event that is run by volunteers and we’ll need lots of assistance on the day of the event. We ask for 4 hour shifts minimum and event tee shirts will be provided. When you sign up we will give you more information on all the details for the event. Please email us at erika@bizerkeleyfoodfest.com thank you!
How do I become a sponsor for the event?
Running an event this size relies on your kind support. Sponsorship is key to a successful event. We offer different levels of support. We strive to promote and highlight your business in our marketing and we offer booth spaces free of charge. Visit this link for more info.
Sponsorship Information is here.
Who do I email with questions?
When do I get information about the booth number and maps?
We will be emailing you nearer the date of the event and once we allocate you with a booth space number. We will have maps showing you all booth numbers and placement. We will also have maps to show the gate entrance and specific exit locations based on your booth location.
If I can not vend and I am a local business, what can I do to drive people to my business?
The event will be bringing in many visitors to our Bizerkeley Food Fest area. We recommend dropping off some marketing fliers or brochures at the Bizerkeley Food Fest booth located at the center of the event. We recommend opening up your place of business if possible and guide visitors with signage and marketing. Perhaps have a special offer or event to make the most of the visitors to our district?
Do I need a permit to sell?
If you are a FOOD vendor you will need a Temporary Food Facility health permit from the City of Berkeley’s Environmental Health Division by August 24th, 2025.
What if there is an emergency and we can not vend on the day of event? Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds. We ask you to communicate with us via email at erika@bizerkeleyfoodfest.com so we know you can not make it.
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