Second annual West Chicago Food Festival taking vendor applications

Posted August 07, 2019 11:00 pm

Submitted by Rosemary Mackey

After a successful inaugural event, West Chicago is proud to welcome the Food Festival back to downtown West Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food trucks, food vendors, and food-related vendors are encouraged to apply online at westchicago.org/west-chicago-special-events/ before the Friday, Sept. 13, deadline.

There is no vendor registration fee for this year's event.

Entry is free to the public. Food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors.

Vendors are encouraged to offer at least one "tasting portion" for $3 or less in order for guests to sample a wide variety of foods at affordable rates. Note that alcohol is not permitted at this event.

Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, children's' activities, and featured performances by Guittara Azul, Five Guys Named Moe, and Wild Daisy.

Healthy West Chicago will be offering free live cooking demonstrations.

Food vendors will have the opportunity to compete in the cooking competition with prizes awarded in three categories.

Additional programming components will be added in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned at westchicago.org and follow the city on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For questions or to learn how to get involved, contact Bethany Bayci, special events coordinator, at bbayci@westchicago.org.

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