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Food Truck Permit Application

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  1. 1. Step One (current)
  2. 2. Step Two

  • Step One

    2. Food Truck
    4. Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Food Truck/Trailers in the Parks Program Permit Application

      We are pleased to make it possible for mobile food truck/trailer vendors and other food vendors to enhance our patrons’ overall experiences in Grand Traverse County parks.  Licensed food trucks/trailers and food vendors may apply for a permit from the Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Department to operate in a location in Medalie Park or Civic Center Park, as approved by the Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Director, for one day, one week, one month, or more.   

    6. Location in the Park:

      A location for a food truck/trailer or food vendor in a park will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, depending on the park. A map will be included when issuing a permit. 

    8. Required Documents
      • Copy of State of Michigan Issued Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) License, an Annual/Seasonal/Temporary Food Establishment License issued by the Health Department (for package foods), or a Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Issued Commercial Feed Manufacturer/Distributor License (for food made for animal consumption).
      • Copy of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 coverage
      • Written permission/approval from the event organizer, if participating in an event

      The Parks Department MUST have all required documents on file before operation.  

      Documents can be uploaded to this application or emailed to gtparks@gtcountymi.gov. 

    10. Parks Rules and Fees

      Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Rules (gtcountymi.gov)

      Park-Fees (gtcountymi.gov)

      NOTE:  All trucks are expected to provide their own power (generator) and water.  There is no electrical panel available for food trucks (except for monthly permit holders at Civic Center) and no water source.

    12. Required Review:

      The Parks and Recreation Department will review the documentation listed above, and the application, to ensure that all comply with Parks and Recreation and Grand Traverse Health Department standards and requirements. Once reviews are completed, you will be notified whether the application may be approved and be requested to make a payment.  Please allow for approximately three (3) days to complete the review.