Attached, please find Vendor Information regarding participation in the International Food Festival.

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1 The City of Downey has reimagined its annual Taste of Downey event to an International Food Festival for So what s new? The International Food Festival (IFF) will provide opportunities for Downey-based restaurants to sell their food at this event! Besides food, the event will feature multiple stages showcasing music and dance from around the world. This new format will allow you to cook on site highlighting your specialties, or you can prepare your food ahead of time and then sell it on site. We are excited about showcasing the various restaurant establishments in our community and celebrating Downey s rich diversity. Take advantage of this great opportunity to market your restaurant to our community and visitors from the surrounding region. The IFF is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m., and aims to involve as many Downey restaurants as possible. Attached, please find Vendor Information regarding participation in the International Food Festival.

2 CREATE YOUR OWN MENU SHOWCASE YOUR SIGNATURE DISH FREE ADMISSION Saturday, September 20, What s new? Restaurants can SELL food! Multiple entertainment stages featuring world music & dance Family fun zone & movies Local celebrity chef demo Why participate? Effective marketing tool to attract new customers Generate new customers and expand your brand Benefit from extensive publicity & promotional opportunities Only Downey-based vendors may participate 4-11p.m. $250 Restaurant Vendor Food booth canopy (with sides and pass window), buffer area for grilling, if applicable; One (1) table & two (2) folding chairs; Basic electrical power (one) 40 amp, 120 volt circuit per vendor; Booth lighting for evening use; One (1) professionally made sign with restaurant name; Health Permit & other required equipment; and Event marketing listing your participation on: o Print and advertising media; o Event flyers and posters; o Promotion via City s social media outlets: website, electronic marquee, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram; o Promotion via Downey Chamber of Commerce s social media outlets and print publication; and o Promotion via Discover Downey website. Need more info? Visit the IFF event page at or call Kim Sodetani at (562)

3 Enhanced Vendor Experience Why Enhance Your Vendor Experience? Increase your restaurant s visibility on multiple social, print and pre-event marketing by: Benefit from the increased marketing blitz provided by these exclusive agency networks and social media followers. $1,000 Featured Restaurant Vendor Company logo acknowledgement in social media, website and printed material including event program; Company banner prominently displayed at event at the center stage and other pre-event promotional banners; and One complimentary 10 x 10 concession booth space; staffing and product display provided by company. $2,000 Selective Restaurant Vendor Company banner prominently displayed at event at the center stage and other pre-event banners promoting event; Company name called out during the event, announcing space location and acknowledging your signature dish; Company logo acknowledgement in social media, website and printed material, including event program; Company promotional material to be placed in community information booth hosted by the City/Chamber at event; One complimentary 10 x 10 concession booth space; staffing and product display provided by company; and Table top recognition with logo on table tents in the patron seating area.

4 Vendor Information & Conditions We are looking for restaurants that exemplify the culinary treasures of the City and those that are part of the emerging culinary scene. If your restaurant serves a unique menu item(s) and represents the rich ethnic and culinary diversity of our community, we want you! Festival Location & Operating Hours: The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m., on Downey Avenue, between 2 nd & 4 th Streets; and 3 rd Street between New Street & Civic Center Drive. VENDOR ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a retail operation, whose primary function is the preparation and sale of food. Items sold at the IFF must be available to the retail customer or general public through the retail operation. Restaurants must be located in the City of Downey. No more than four vendors from each category will be approved. The IFF is designed for people to enjoy a variety of food from many vendors. RESTAURANT RESPONSIBILITIES: Must hold a valid City of Downey business license. Complete the Food Vendor Application and accompanying forms by Friday, July 11, Make proper arrangements to cook, transport and store the food in compliance with standard food sanitation practices and in accordance with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department requirements. Must be set-up by 2:30 p.m., and ready to serve by 3:30 p.m. Failure to appear one hour before the official start of the event may result in removal of your booth and no refund will be issued. This is important for health permit compliance, pedestrian safety, and efficient event operations. Responsible for bringing proper utensils, menu, napkins, warmers, tablecloths, and your own cashier (with sufficient change). You may bring your own credit card swiper if you wish, but no Wi-Fi will be available. Other items that you may be responsible for bringing include display cases, racks, shelves, extension cords, or additional tables and chairs. May only sell and/or distribute items indicated and approved on the application form. All proposed menu items must be consistent with the character of the establishment and on the menu. No deep frying will be allowed. Menu prices or signs may not be altered during the event, so please carefully plan your menu and price points. We highly suggest that you do not price your meals more than $10 per plate, so as to entice sales. Participating restaurants may not sell or provide free of charge any type of alcoholic beverages. Must not leave the event prior to 11:00 p.m. All your items, supplies, and leftovers must be removed immediately thereafter.

5 2014 Food Vendor Application - Restaurant Application Deadline: July 11, 2014 Name of Restaurant: Owner / Manager: Mailing Address: Daytime Phone: Contact: Restaurant Website: Day of Event Contact: Address: Cell Phone: Daytime Phone: Contact: PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TO SECURE YOUR FOOD BOOTH: ( ) ( ) ( ) Yes, I am interested in hosting a Chef s Demo on a designated stage, highlighting a single dish from my restaurant. I understand that I must bring the ingredients and preparation supplies. Yes, I am interested in hosting a Restaurant Vendor Booth for $250. Yes, I am interested in the Featured Restaurant option for $1,000. Yes, I am interested in the Selective Restaurant option for $2,000. Please identify ONE cuisine category that best represents your IFF menu selection: American Mexican Argentinian o Hawaiian Greek Vietnamese o BBQ Italian Indian o Tex-Mex Japanese Armenian o Traditional Thai Filipino Cuban Chinese French Other: Category not listed that best represents my IFF event menu and is consistent with the character of my representing restaurant.

6 MENU INFORMATION: 2014 Food Vendor Application SIDE 2 Application Deadline: July 11, 2014 Applicants must submit a list of one (1) to three (3) main menu items, with at least one signature item that your establishment is known for, or a specialty item consistent with the character of your establishment. To keep in theme with the Healthy Downey initiative, you must serve one healthy option, which can be one of the three or can be added as the fourth item. A healthy option can be a smaller portion of a specialty or main menu dish. You do not 1 Signature Item 2 Main Menu Item 3 Healthy Option Item 4 Additional Item (optional) Yes, we will be using a grill to cook on site (must not exceed your allotted 10 x 10 space, does not include 3 buffer zone). have to list your side dishes if part of a combo plate: Yes, we will be pre-cooking/preparing our items in our restaurant and using warmers/coolers at the event. Please list any cooking, warming or display equipment (screens, shelves, racks, etc.) you may be bringing: The City of Downey has the discretion to accept applications after the deadline if the restaurant will enhance the quality of the event. The City also has the discretion to refuse the acceptance of a vendor application, if we do not feel it is in the best interest of the event. We will make every effort to limit the duplication of food offerings, but cannot guarantee that another vendor will not sell an item similar to yours. The final booth placement will be approved by the City. Return this COMPLETED application by Friday, July 11, 2014, to: City of Downey Community Development Attn: Kim Sodetani Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA (562) (phone) / (562) (fax) ksodetani@downeyca.org The following documentation must be attached for a complete IFF Vendor Application: Completed Vendor Application and Waiver of Rights Form for each person who will be working the booth; photocopies are acceptable; Completed Los Angeles Department of Public Health Event Permit; A check or money order made out to City of Downey for the option amount selected, which is non-refundable, unless the City does not approve your application. Application will not be processed, nor space secured without payment attached; and A copy of your current restaurant menu; photocopies are acceptable. I have read this vendor application, vendor information and conditions. I hereby agree that if my restaurant participates in the IFF, the restaurant that I represent will abide by all the rules, regulations and requirements. Signature of owner or designated representative: Owner Rep Printed or typed name:

7 CITY OF DOWNEY International Food Festival Saturday, September 20, :00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. WAIVER OF RIGHTS The information contained in this form MUST reflect the person(s) attending the event (you may photocopy for additional participants): Name of Restaurant: Owner / Manager: Mailing Address: Daytime Phone: Contact: ( ) I,, ( Participant ) as set forth above, understand that if I participate in the City of Downey s International Food Festival, ( Event ), I may be exposed to various hazards and risks of personal injury or property damage to myself, and I agree to assume such risk or damage. I hereby waive any and all rights I may have to any claim against the City of Downey and represented Departments (collectively, Public Agencies ), including any claims against any Public Agency s agents, officers, officials, directors or employees when acting in their official capacity for any injury or property damage that I may suffer or receive as a result of my participation in the Event, except for such injury or property damage that is directly or proximately caused by the willful misconduct or the sole and exclusive negligence of the Public Agencies or their agents, officers, officials, directors, and employees. I hereby agree to release the Public Agencies and their agents, officers, officials, directors and employees (when acting in their official capacity) and to hold them harmless from or against any and all claims for personal injury or property damage that I may have as a result of my participation in the Event, except for such personal injury or property damage that is directly or proximately caused by the willful misconduct or the sole and exclusive negligence of the Public Agencies or heir agents, officers, officials, directors or employees. I additionally permit the use of my name and image in broadcasts, telecasts, newsletters, brochures, etc., related to the Event prepared or issued by the City of Downey. I hereby certify that I am in good physical condition to safely participate in this event. I certify that all the information provided in this form is true and complete. Participant Signature: Date: