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Events, food trucks, farmers markets
The weather's warming up - do you need to apply for a food license? Make sure you apply well enough in advance so you don't have any issues getting your license on time!
- Farmers market licenses cost $150, and applications should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
- Temporary food establishment licenses (both single event and annual) should be submitted at least 30 days before the event. Single event licenses cost $50. Annual licenses are $200.
- Event registrations cost $50 and applications should be submitted at least 60 days before the event.
- Mobile food unit licenses cost $250 for an annual license and should be submitted at least 30 days before operating.
Visit DIA's main page for food and hotel licensing, which includes information on mobile food unit licenses.
Learn how to apply for a temporary food establishment license online by watching the video.