SOCAL VEGFEST IS HAPPENING ON OCTOBER 26 & 27, 11 AM TO 6 PM AT OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER IN COSTA MESA, CA
SOCAL VEGFEST IS HAPPENING SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 26-27, 2024
11am-6pm at the OC Fair & Event Center: 88 Fair Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SoCal VegFest is back and better than ever! SoCal VegFest is Southern California’s premiere destination for delicious vegan food, sampling, shopping, and fun. This year, we’ve expanded our venue and have added a holiday market — making it the biggest VegFest yet. Reserve your spot today to connect with our highly engaged audience of more than 25,000 attendees.
Vendor Registration & Login
Do you know a vendor who would be a great fit for SoCal VegFest?
Refer them to us! If they sign up, a 10% finder’s fee will be credited toward your booth as a thank you!
*The referred vendor must sign up for a booth. This offer does not apply to non-profit vendors.
Apply to be a Vendor at SoCal VegFest, it only takes a minute, here's how:
Step #1: Register your account
Step #2: Apply for a booth
Step #3: Click on the vendor booth form a 2nd time to view booth details.
Official Booth Payment and Registration Deadlines:
- Food Vendor Sign-Up deadline is: September 30th*
- Non-Food Vendor Sign-Up deadline is: October 6th*
*Email Communication@socalvegfest.org for more deadline & food vendor permit information
We Have upgraded to a new, larger space at OC Fair & Event Center
Sat & Sun, October 26-27, 2024
11am-6pm
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Join Us at at SoCal VegFest!
Apply to be a Vendor at SoCal VegFest
Registration for an account is required before you apply for a booth.
ONLY OUTDOOR MARKET SPOTS AVAILBLE FOR 2024
Registration is easy and only takes a minute. After registering you will need to click on the vendor booth form a 2nd time to view booth details.
Non-Food Outdoor Vendors: Apparel, Jewelry, Skin products, Appliances, Services, etc.
Non-Food Non Profit, Outdoor Booth Space Only.
Note: Use food vendor form for non-profit restaurants.
Register for an Account
Once you register, proceed to the applications below.
Already Registered? Sign in here to apply for a booth space.
Vendor Health And Seller Permit FAQ
SELLER’S PERMIT
All vendors selling taxable goods or services at a state fairgrounds must have a valid California seller’s permit issued by the California Board of Equalization.
Set up an Account:(https://onlineservices.cdtfa.ca.gov/_/#1 )
Temporary Seller Permit FAQ (https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/temporary-sellers.htm)
HEALTH PERMITS
All vendors selling or distributing food must have a valid health permit issued from the OC Health Care Agency. Food booths of any type are known as Temporary Food Facilities (TFFs) and under one of three different categories. Each application is unique and which application you submit will depend on what you are selling or distributing at your booth. Food trucks must have a Mobile Food Facility permit issued the OCHCA in order to operate at SoCal Vegfest.
Click here to fill out the application (1 form is applicable to all categories of 1A, 1B or II): (https://ochealthinfo.com/sites/healthcare/files/2023-03/TFF%20Application%20Packet%203.23%20fillable.pdf)
Category 1A – PREPACKAGED FOOD
This permit is required for anyone proposing to sell and/or give away prepackaged food or produce. Only prepackaged sampling is permitted.
Category 1B – PREPACK with Sampling
This permit is required for anyone proposing to sell and/or give away foods that include poured beverages, or unpackaged samples.
Category II – OPEN FOOD
This permit is required for anyone proposing to sell and/or give away foods that require extra steps such as cooking/cutting/mixing/making food, samples, and beverages.
Temporary Food Facility Training Video from Orange County Health Department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF620VKeb9w