Music on Main is an exciting event with great opportunities for any food vendor.
At each of the 14 Music on Main only 1 spotlight food vendor is invited to serve food right in the middle of the action. The large crowd (800-1500 guests) Music on Main draws is a great opportunity to gain exposure and have an evening filled with great sales. We offer this as a free location to area food vendors.
Electricity at the Music on Main grounds (Use outlet box by stairwell closest to your space)
Your Restaurant Must Provide Volunteers/Employees:
Set Up
Tent and tables can be picked up at the Downtown Office Thursday afternoon.
You must be completely set up and ready to sell food by 4:45pm
Tear Down
Tear Down begins after 9:30 pm - No early tear downs- you must remain be open to sell food until 9:15pm, so please plan food quantity accordingly. Music stops playing at 9:30.
All garbage must be disposed of at your restaurant. Do not leave garbage behind or in Downtown garbage cans. Please leave your area clean.
Requirements for Featured Restaurants:
Be prepared to serve a minimum of 800 people.
If you are the sole food vendor, family friendly options must be included in your menu.
Always have 3 staff members at your booth. For your reputation and ours it is important that customers are served quickly.
You may not serve beverages- this includes alcohol, soft drinks, tea (hot and/or iced), lemonade, coffee (hot and/or iced,) and/or water. Serving alcohol outside your restaurant is a violation of your state liquor license. Don’t risk it- the police will be checking.
You may not serve popcorn or candy. (The Candyman already sells these items at Music on Main). You may serve chips, desserts, and other appetizer/snack items if you would like.
Suggested Supply List for a basic Brats, Burgers, night (We estimate about 200-300 people eat these items so be prepared). There are a lot of hungry kids at Music on Main!
Cheese
Condiments- Ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, onions etc.
Napkins
Paper boats and/or plates
Nescos (for holding food)
Extension cords
Utensils
Rubber gloves and sanitizer (Rubber gloves must be always worn by all people behind booth per our event license)
Coolers
Temporary Food Permit
Cash box and change
Other items as necessary for your specialty food items
Food Tickets:
The DWBA provides food tickets for all Volunteer bartenders, clean up crews and crime prevention at Music on Main. These tickets are good for one food items of their choice (not to exceed $10.00).
To be reimbursed, write the value on the ticket, and turn into DWBA at the end of the night or bring to the DWBA office within two days of the event to be reimbursed. The DWBA will only reimburse for the food our volunteers eat.
We do not provide food tickets for your restaurant volunteers, band crew, highlight organization volunteers or other vendors.
**Pricing for should remain consistent throughout all of Music on Main. Remember this is a street party so brats and burgers should be in the $3 -$6 range. Temporary Food Permit:
You must have your temporary food permit with you at the event. You can apply for it online at www.co.washington.wi.us/chn. The cost is $170.
Please contact the DWBA office with any questions. Phone: 262- 338-3909 or email: gena@downtownwestbend.com
If being a food vendor interests you! A Food vendor application is attached below please fill out or print and return the form to the Downtown West Bend Association.