Please note: Our processes have changed for the 2025 season. Please read all information thoroughly to ensure you understand and follow the new guidelines, as they must be adhered to for a successful application and participation.

You are submitting an application for the Food Court area of the 2025 Good in the Hood Festival. Here is what to expect:

• Upon receipt of your application, we will review all details to ensure alignment with our values and confirm there are no duplicate offerings or vendor types.
• Once approved, you will receive an invoice for the associated fees. Please note that payment must be completed within 14 days to secure your spot; otherwise, it may be released.

The 2025 Good in the Hood Festival will be held at the Lillis Albina Park adjacent to the Harriet Tubman school on the corner of Flint and Russell on June 28-29, 2025.

In order to be approved for the Food Court you must adhere to these requirements: 

A) You must provide proof of a current Multnomah County Temporary Restaurant License or current mobile unit license. Multnomah County's Temporary Restaurant License single-event fee is $160. For frequently asked questions regarding the license requirements, review the PDF at the link below. For information on how to obtain your license and permit contact: 

Multnomah County Health Department:

(503) 988-3400

https://www.multco.us/services/temporary-food-events

MultCo Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

B) Each vendor must hold General Liability Festival Insurance. We are currently working on finding a partner to provide this service to our vendors. In the meantime, we recommend reaching out to your home/rental/car insurance provider and asking for a referral.

If you will be using propane, you will need a Portable Propane Permit, form 300.71 (503-823-3712).

C) During the event, Multnomah County Representatives will check every booth to confirm compliance with their requirements. If they determine that your booth is not to code, they will shut down your booth and you will not receive a refund from Good in the Hood. 

D) You acknowledge that you are fully responsible for the loading and unloading of your infrastructure and any supplies. You will have a limited time window to complete this process before being asked to re-park, so we strongly encourage you to bring assistance. 

Setup will be Friday, June 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

E) You acknowledge that while we provide on-site 24-hour security throughout the event, Good in the Hood is not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of materials - including any items left overnight.

F) There will be a mandatory training prior to the event. We will contact you after your payment has been processed to inform you of the timing of this meeting.

G) By attending the Good in the Hood Festival, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording that may be used for promotional purposes in print, online, and on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the photographer or a festival staff member.

Fee Structure

Single Item Food Vendors (kettle corn, coffee, etc.): $275* (10' x 10' Space) 

Full Menu Food Vendors (more than one item being sold): $525* (10' x 20' Space)

Portable Carts and Units: $600*

*In addition to fees listed above, you will be charged $50 at sign up as a Refundable Cleaning Deposit. The Food Vendor Coordinator (or their representative) will inspect your area after the event to check if the area is clean and no items are left behind.  If your area is deemed clean then the deposit will be fully refunded 10-15 business days after the event.  

• Food vendor pricing includes: one (1) 20w amp/120-volt outlet, water, trash service, food waste disposal, public seating area, and overnight site security.
• We do not allow power strips to be brought in, if you need more power you may bring your own portable generator. 
• There will be a $75 fee for each additional 20w amp/120-volt outlet - if you decide this is something you need, please add one to your cart during checkout or else we cannot gurantee that we will have one available. 
• Vendors must provide their own tent, cooking accommodations and other enclosures. 
• Due to high demand we are unable to offer discounted rates for vendors participating for only one day.
• Additionally, we are typically unable to accommodate special requests for booth locations or additional equipment, however, you are free to ask and we will do our best.

Food Court Competition

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in the categories of Food, Dessert, Beverage, and People's Choice. 

Next Steps: 

• Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the department chair for approval.
• Upon approval, an invoice will be sent to you. You will have 14 days from receipt of the invoice to complete your payment to secure your spot.
• Regardless of the invoice date, all payments must be received by June 1, 2025, or your spot will be automatically released.