Old Canal Days Food Vendor Agreement 2026
Preamble
1. Old Canal Days is a community event organized and coordinated by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the community it serves. It is the goal of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce that the community is providing the broadest possible choice of food products with the smallest degree of duplication. However, we cannot guarantee exclusive menu to any vendor.
2. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce and the Vendor wish to provide food for the community at Old Canal Days and agree that the food products to be distributed to the public at Old Canal Days should be of the highest quality possible and offered at fair prices.
3. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce and vendor desire to assure the community that they have adequate insurance coverage if an injury or accident arises in connection with the 2026 Old Canal Days.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Vendor Setup: All food vendors will need to be fully set up on Thursday, June 11th (set up time TBD). Wednesday PM setup time TBD. Vendor agrees to have a representative at the site for inspection by the Will County Health Department on Thursday morning, June 11th, 2026. Failure to have the proper inspection will result in your elimination of your food truck or tent from operating during the festival. If your business is eliminated, you will not be given any refunds. A final inspection time will be emailed within 48 hours of the fest.
Hours of Operation: Vendor agrees to comply with the festival schedule for the operation of its food booth. The official event hours are:
Thursday, June 11, 2026: 5pm – 10:30pm
Friday, June 12, 2026: 5pm – 11pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026: 11am – 11pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026: 11am – 9pm
3.0 Vendor Space: The Lockport Chamber of Commerce agrees to provide Vendor with space (10’X30’) at Old Canal Days. Final locations will be assigned at the MANDATORY Food Vendor meeting on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Vendor agrees the Lockport Chamber of Commerce shall have sole authority and discretion in the assignment of spaces at Old Canal Days.
3.1 Vendor will only sell the food items listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto, at Old Canal Days.
3.2 Booths, trucks, tents, tables, cooking equipment or other related items to the Vendor must not project past the 10’ x 30’ area.
3.3 Fresh portable water & hand-washing stations to be provided nearby.
4.0 Will County Health Department: Vendor agrees to obtain, at its own expense, all necessary health, food or other permits and / or licenses, including a temporary food permit from the Will County Health Department.
4.1 Vendor agrees to fully comply with all requirements of the Will County Health Department and adheres to all sanitation and food safety codes and regulations throughout the event.
4.2 Vendors must not pour anything down storm sewers, portable toilets or on grounds.
4.3 Permits are issued at the discretion of the Will County Health Department.
4.4 Vendors must obtain health and sanitation rules, regulations and pay fees from the Will County Health Department. https://willcountyhealth.org/environmental-health-forms/ . Will County Health Department Office, 501 Ella Ave., Joliet, IL 60433.
5. City of Lockport License: Vendor agrees to obtain, at its own expense, all necessary permits and / or licenses, including a food dispensing vehicle license from the City of Lockport. An application must be submitted to the City of Lockport to obtain your license.
https://www.cityoflockport.net/DocumentCenter/View/3586/Food-Dispensing-VehiclePop-UpTentCart-Food-Vendor-License-Application-PDF?bidId=
6. Electrical: The Lockport Chamber of Commerce will supply electrical service for 120 volts to the space provided to the Vendor.
6.1 Vendor shall list all its electrical requirements in Exhibit C, attached hereto.
6.2 Should the vendor require additional electrical needs not originally listed in Exhibit C, Vendor must notify the Lockport Chamber of Commerce in writing prior to June 1st, 2026.
6.3 Vendor is responsible for providing extension cords and power strips. All cords must be a minimum of 12-gauge 120V specified for outdoor use. All power strips must be UL listed with a surge protector. Cords will be inspected after set-up prior to Old Canal Days opening as well as periodically during the event to ensure all specifications are met. Vendors not meeting these specs will be required to remove and replace the cords / strips immediately.
7. Vendor Menu: A completed menu Exhibit A must accompany signed contract. Vendor agrees to sell only those item(s) as shown on Exhibit A and approved by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce in advance of Old Canal Days. Any changes to Exhibit A must be requested in writing to the Lockport Chamber of Commerce.
A menu item is considered any novelty item to your establishment. Included but not limited to the following: pizza, sandwiches, lemonade shake-ups, funnel cakes, etc. Canned or bottled soda or water is not considered a food item. If there are questions regarding what is considered a menu item please put a request in writing to the Lockport Chamber of Commerce.
8.Ice: A dedicated ice chest(s) and ice will be available for food vendors only. Ice requisitions will be tracked with each vendor at $5.00 per bag. If your ice usage exceeds $300, you will need to pay with cash for each additional bag upon delivery to your tent.
9.Payment: Vendor agrees to pay the Lockport Chamber of Commerce for each space.
10.Insurance: Vendor agrees to provide the Lockport Chamber of Commerce with a current certificate of insurance, which shall be effective for the dates of the 2026 Old Canal Days.
10.1The certificate will provide coverage, which shall include but not be limited to general liability coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence, listing the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, 222 E 9th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 as additional insured.
10.2 The certificate will provide a waiver of subrogation and 30 days of cancellation notification. The Lockport Chamber of Commerce shall be included on certification as additional insured.
11.Liability: Vendor agrees to pay for any damages done by it or its agents and employees to any personal or real property (e.g. electrical equipment) provided by or through the Lockport Chamber of Commerce to the Vendor at Old Canal Days.
12.Miscellaneous: Vendor also agrees to:
12.1 Provide its own banners or posters identifying its operation. All banners or posters must be inside the vendors area. Signage cannot exceed beyond vendor allotted space.
12.2 Clean and secure the vendors’ space each night.
12.3 Comply with all rules or regulations for Food Vendors at Old Canal days established by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce and the Will County Health Department and the City of Lockport.
