Win the 2022 CarFest Grand Prix: Food Truck Competition Winner Title!! 

Q: Does the Grand Prix: Food Truck competition have an entry fee?

A: Yes, the entry fee is $250​

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Q: Will food truck vendors be provided with electricity?

A: Yes, all participants of the Grand Prix: Food Truck Race will be granted electricity for all three days. 

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Q: Will I get to keep my proceeds?

A: All Grand Prix: Food Truck Race participants will get to keep 90% of their proceeds and are required to give 10% of gross to CarFest. 

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Q: I don't want to participate in the competition. Can I still be a food truck vendor at CarFest? 

A: Yes, food trucks at CarFest do not have to compete in the Grand Prix: Food Truck Race. However, they are still required to pay the $75 food vendor fee and 10% of their proceeds. To become a regular food truck vendor please apply under our Food Truck Vendor tab.

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Q: If I submit an application does that mean I am automatically part of the competition?

A: No. CarFest would like an array of diversity. Therefore, applications will be vetted to insure a maximum number food trucks in the same food category. Please allow 1-2 business days, after you submit your online application, to hear back from a CarFest team member on your status.

 

Q: How can dessert food trucks and savory food trucks compete fairly?

A: The competition will be bracketed March Madness style. On Saturday April 9th participating food trucks will dish out their menu items to CarFest attendees through out the day. The winner of each food category bracket (i.e. Mexican, Filipino, American) from Saturday will then compete on Sunday for the Grand Prix: Food Truck Race title.

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Q: Who will vote on the food truck Grand Prix: Food Truck Race? 

A: CarFest attendees will vote for their favorite food truck using a QR code placed at each participating food truck. Systems have been put into place to prevent the count of multiple entries against cheating. 

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Q: Can I invite my friends and family to support me?

A: Yes, CarFest is a free event for all ages, and every attendee will get the opportunity to vote on who should be our Grand Prix: Food Truck winner by the end of the event day Sunday April 10th. 

 

Q: I don't have a food truck, can I still compete using a booth? 

A: No, at this time the competition is for food trucks only. 

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Q: My food truck does not need the Food Truck Grand Prix winnings, can I take a cash prize instead?

A: No, our food truck prize cannot be redeemed for a cash value. 

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Q: Will this competition become an annual event at CarFest?  

A: Yes, our Grand Prix: Food Truck Race will be an annual event. 

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Q: What kind of voltage will I need?

A: You will either need 240 volt 30 amps or 240 volt 50 amps.

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Q: Will I have to leave my food truck overnight?

A: Yes, you will have to leave your food truck overnight on Friday and Saturday.

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Q: What is our set up and break down time?

A: Set up can be as early as 12 PM Friday. There will be volunteers helping set up for CarFest so you can sell to them. You should be ready by 4:30 PM Friday. Break down time will be 6:30 PM Sunday when the event closes.

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