2026 RSBP - Food/Food Truck Form

Food & Food Truck Vendor Application

Please complete the following form
Rice Street Block Party

Saturday October 24, 2026

4:00-8:00pm

Location: Rice & Kress St.

****APPLICATION WILL CLOSE WITHOUT ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN ALL SPOTS ARE FULL ****

This is and outdoor event. Each vendor stall is approx based on Food Truck & Tent dimensions -- THIS WILL INFLUENCE PLACEMENT on LAYOUT.

Vendor must bring tent, table, chairs.

Electricity is NOT provided.

It's recommended vendors bring solar/battery lights.
Fees benifit Alakoko, a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on increasing local sourcing, production, and accessibility for Kauai made products. We believe stronger small businesses are key to stronger communities which provides higher quality of living for locals, better employment, and housing; all while keeping a more circular stream of wealth on island for our future generations.
Company Name
Business Name
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
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Email
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Website
Facebook
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Instagram
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{companyName} the Rice Street Block Party is expected to bring in 5,000 + attendees. We look forward to sharing in a fun and succesful event.
Describe the menu you'd like to sell
Which categories best fit your products (please select one, but not more than two)

Other
If you are a food truck what is the dimensions of your truck?
L x W x H
Business Logo

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Photos of products, food truck, service, and/or team

Any photos uploaded on this form must be authorized for Rice Street Business Association to use with no compensation. It grants permission to use given digital media to promote your business and the Downtown Lihue Night Market on print, web, and social media platforms.
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Required Documents
Please upload your GE Tax License here

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Certificate of Liability Coverage

Rice Street Business Association PO Box 1723, Lihue HI 96766 as additionally insured.
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FAQ: What kind of insurance do I need? Answer: Business Liability Insurance
Food Handler Certificate

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State of Hawaii Health Certificate / Health Dept. Special Event Permit

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- For Health Department event permit application go to: https://health.hawaii.gov/san/special-event-permit-applications/
  
  If your unsure if your product needs a permit call: (808) 241-3566
  
  EXEMPTIONS
  
  Vendors who distribute or sell prepackaged foods that are also non-potentially hazardous, or vendors who distribute or sell “homemade food products” or “hand-pounded poi” directly to the consumer, are not required to obtain a Special Event Food Establishment permit. “Homemade food products” means not potentially hazardous food produced or packaged by the vendor in their home kitchen. Some common examples of “homemade food products” are baked goods, chex mix, popcorn, but DOES NOT include cream filled pastries, baked goods with meat, pickled food items, homemade salsas, jerky or smoked meats/fish, low acid canned foods and garlic in oil.
- Rules & Regulations
  Participating vendors are required to fill out a Vendor Application Form
  
  Rice Street Business Association (RSBA) reserves the right to decline applications. If your application is denied you will recieve a full refund along with written explanation of the reason for decline.
  
  All vendors must adhere to the rules noted below.
  
  All submissions serves as the agreement to abide by the rules detailed below.
  
  RSBA staff will be on-site and have complete authority to interpret and implement Alakoko Makers Fair rules.
  
  Violations are grounds for warning and/or dismissal from event.
  
  Setup
  
  2:00-3:30 Road Access Drop-off
  
  4:00 Event Start
  
  Vendors and event contributors can drive through roads between 2:00-3:30 for DROP OFFS ONLY. No parking allowed due to limited road space. Those arriving after 3:30pm may not be permitted to drive in. All cars (unless permitted) need to vacate by 3:30pm. All Vendors should be setup and ready for operations by 4:00pm.
  
  All vendors must supply their own tents, tables, chairs, etc. No power supply provided, please bring battery or solar powered lights. Electric generators are welcome and gas generators must be approved.
  
  Each vendor will be assigned a space approx. 10ft x 10ft; food trucks will be each assigned a space approx. 15ft x 20ft
  
  Breakdown
  
  7:50 PM Early Breakdown
  
  8:00 Event Ends
  
  10:00 PM Area Clear
  
  Vendors and contributors are allowed to begin breaking down as early as 7:50pm, but no sooner unless permitted. Each vendor or contributor is responsible for leaving his or her area clean and orderly. Please pack out what you packed in. Any refuse and/or unsold goods must be removed from event area by vendor or contributor. On site trash disposal is not provided.
  
  Road will re-open for vendors and participants to drive through for pick-up starting from 8:30 pm.
  
  All vendors and participants must be packed up and off event site by scheduled road opening time of 10:00pm.
  
  Attendance
  
  If you are not able to attend advance notice is required 7 days prior to event date. Notices must be submitted by email (lihuenightmarket@gmail.com).
  
  Failure to communicate or excessive absences may result in forfeiture of space and fees.
  
  Approved Vendors & Products
  
  Only registered and approved vendors are allowed to sell or display products. Vendor spaces may not be used for any other purpose unless given written permission by the RSBA.
  
  Prohibited Items & Behavior
  
  Smoking, drugs, alcohol, and firearms are prohibited.
  
  Weather
  
  The Alakoko Makers Fair is a rain or shine event. In the event of closure due to severe weather a notification will be sent by email or text.
  
  Compliance
  
  Vendors are responsible for providing valid GE tax license upon request during event and for obtaining ALL necessary permits from the State Department of Health as well as complying with regulations related to the sampling, production, labeling, and/or safety of product(s) offered for sale at event.
  
  Liability & Permits
  
  Vendor shall provide a general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than $1 million naming Rice Street Business Association as additionally insured.
  
  Rice Street Business Association
  
  P.O. Box 1723
  
  Lihue, HI 96766
  
  Vendors are required to have a copy of their GE tax license on site.
  
  Food vendors need a Special Food Establishment Permit & we highly advocate abding by Zero Waste regulations
  
  Fees & Deadlines
  
  Fees are to be prepaid 7 days in advance of event date.
  
  Payments must be made online.
  
  Fees are non-refundable and do not carry over from event to event in the case of a no show. Late and/or unpaid market fees may result in forfeiture of your space.
  
  Grievance Policy
  
  Vendors, contributors, and/or customers may submit comments/complaints by sending an email explaining their issue to (lihuenightmarket@gmail.com). Complaints will be reviewed and responded to via email and/or over the phone.
  
  Indemnification
  
  Vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold and save RSBA, and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (together, the "Indemnified Parties"), harmless from any and all claims, suits, demands, debts, undertakings or proceedings of any kind or nature, whether meritorious or frivolous, in any way arising out of the Vendor's use of the space, including liability caused in whole or in part by the Indemnified Parties. Vendor shall, at his/her own expense, appear, defend, and pay all attorneys' fees and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom or incurred in connection therewith; and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the Indemnified Parties in any such action, Vendor shall, at his/her own expense, satisfy and discharge same.
- Please verify that you are human
- By signing I have read and agree to the rules and regulations

Food/Food Turck Vendor Fees

Prepared food tent

$150 Early Sign-Up

$175 EXTRA Late Sign-Up (week of event)

Food truck

$150 Early Sign-Up

$195 EXTRA Late Sign-Up (week of event)

Sign up before AUGUST 31ST, 2026 to get early fee rate

Each food vendor will be assigned a space approx. 10ft x 15ft; food trucks will be each assigned a space approx. 15ft x 25ft

All vendors must supply their own tents, tables, chairs, etc. No power supply provided. Please bring battery or solar lights. Vendors may bring power but only electric generators.

*if gas generator required please email lihuenightmarket@gmail.com
First come first serve. We encourage securing as many future events as you wish to attend.

My Products

Food

Food prepared fresh to serve

$150.00 Quantity
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Food Truck

Food trucks welcome to join the fun

$150.00 Quantity
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Donation

Donations to Rice Street Business Association in its efforts to revitalize Downtown Lihue

$2.00 Quantity

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Food & Food Truck Vendor Application

Rice Street Block Party

{companyName} the Rice Street Block Party is expected to bring in 5,000 + attendees. We look forward to sharing in a fun and succesful event.

Required Documents

Food/Food Turck Vendor Fees

My Products

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