Welcome Food Vendors!
Full-Service and Agriculture Food Vendors
Full-Service Food Vendor – Mobile Unit
Mobile Unit already permitted by the Health Department. Required by the Health Department: Menu and copy of Mobile Unit Permit (or yellow sticker).
Full-Service Food Vendor – Temporary Food Vendor
- Un-permitted Mobile Unit preparing food on-site. Required by the Health Department: Temporary Food Establishment Application (including menu).
- Tent or Canopy preparing food on-site. Required by the Health Department: Temporary Food Establishment Application (including menu).
Food – Agriculture (providing samples)
Farmer’s Market or “Cottage Law” Vendors. Allowed ONLY if inspected by Virginia Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Email VDACS or call 804-786-3520.
Required by the Health Department: Temporary Food Establishment Application and copy of Agriculture Inspection or permit.
Food – Agriculture (not providing samples)
Farmer’s Market or “Cottage Law” Vendors. Allowed ONLY if inspected by Virginia Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Email VDACS or call 804-786-3520.
Food prepared and packaged off-site. Required by the Health Department: Temporary Food Establishment Application and copy of Agriculture Inspection or permit.
Important Information for Food Vendors
Full-Service Food Vendors
Full-service Food Vendors may fill out a Request to be a Full-Service Food Vendor. If you are selected to participate in the Faire, we will send you the Food Vendor application. Both Commercial and non-Commercial (non-profit) food vendors are considered.
- Please read carefully the Virginia Department of Health and Hanover County Fire Marshall requirements below.
- Full-Service Food Vendors must be available for Health and Fire Inspections by 7:00am on Faire day. No food sales until approved by both.
- Please bring a menu with all food prices (sign must be at least 24″ X 36″).
- Please bring trashcans, bags, extension cords and specifically required fire-extinguisher.
- Vendors are responsible for the collection and removal of their own trash to designated dumpsters. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or denial for future participation.
- Refunds will not be issued for failure to pass inspection and/or removal from the event.
- Commercial Food Vendors are required to give a percentage of their proceeds from Faire Day to a non-profit organization of their choice. Please send this FORM, along with the required donation, to the Non-Profit organization and a copy of this form to the Ashland Strawberry Faire.
Agriculture Vendors
Agriculture Vendors may fill out the Faire’s Agriculture Application.
- Please read carefully the Virginia Department of Health and Hanover County Fire Marshall requirements below.
- Farmer’s Market or “Cottage Law” Vendors may apply to the Faire ONLY if inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS). Email VDACS or call 804-786-3520.
- Vendors who have an Agricultural Inspection must send a copy of their latest inspection to the Health Department.
- Vendors selling/sampling food items must be available for inspection by the Health Inspector by 7:00am on Faire day. No sampling until approved.
- Vendors selling food prepared and packaged off-site (and not providing samples) must contact the Health Department.
- The Health Department will receive a list of vendors selling any type of food item (salsa, honey, bread, peanuts, etc.).
The Health Department charges a $40.00 application fee.
Apply to the Health Department before May 1st.
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The Fire Marshal charges $150.00 for an operational permit which is valid for one (1) year from the date issued. Visit the Mobile Food Vendor page, then click “Permit” tab to learn more.
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Strawberry “Goodie” Contest
Join the fun by entering the Strawberry Goodie Contest! Food, desserts and drinks are eligible. If you would like to participate, let us know by 10:00am on Faire day.
$75 prize for both a Commercial Food Vendor and a Non-Commercial Food Vendor. Judges will evaluate strawberry taste, visual appeal, and originality.
