Application and Approval Process
- Complete the application. Fill out the food concession or commercial vendor application on the Stanislaus County Fair website.
- Attach the required documents. Food concession applicants should include their menu and prices, stand photos, setup diagram, equipment and electrical information, and any available insurance or permit documents. Commercial vendor applicants should include a product or service list, booth photos, setup diagram, seller’s permit, and any available insurance documents. Check the application for its complete attachment list.
- Email your application. Email the completed application and attachments to Tstanhope@stancofair.com. Do not send payment with your application.
- Wait for review. The Concessions Manager will review your application and email you with a decision or request for additional information. If the Fair would like to move forward, we may contact you to confirm details such as space location and size, menu or product list, prices, equipment, and utility needs.
- Review and sign your contract. Once the details are finalized, the Fair will prepare a contract and send it through DocuSign. Review and sign the contract by the stated deadline.
- Submit payment. After the contract is signed, the Fair will email you a payment link. Pay the amount stated in your contract by the due date.
Your space is confirmed after the contract is fully signed and payment is received. Any required insurance, health permits, or other operating documents must also be submitted by the deadlines provided by the Fair.
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applications are reviewed based on available space, product or menu variety, operational needs, and the overall mix of Fair vendors.
A new application is required each year. Previous participation does not guarantee acceptance or the same location.