Become a Vendor at the 24th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival

🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
📍 Location: Downtown Oceanside

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Vendor Registration

• Applications Open: April 8, 2025 (Applications are now available- See below)

• Important: Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Your spot is secured only after application approval and payment receipt.

Vendor Categories

• Retail: Selling manufactured or resale goods.

• Artisan: Handmade arts and crafts.

• Non-Profit: Registered 501(c)(3) organizations.

• Food: Preparing and selling food on-site.

• Prepackaged Food: Selling sealed, ready-to-eat items.

• Commercial/Food Trucks: Businesses operating from vehicles or larger setups.

• Corporate: Companies not selling products on-site (informational booths).

• Sponsor: Businesses seeking branding and recognition opportunities. 

Required Documents

All Vendors:

• Completed Vendor Application

• Seller’s Permit

• Driver’s License

• Vehicle Insurance & Registration

• Signed Hold Harmless Agreement

• CDTFA-410D Form

• Photos of booth setup and products​

Additional Requirements:

• Food Vendors:

  • Food Handler’s Certificate

  • San Diego County Special Event Health Permit

  • ALL Hot Food Vendors will be required to pay the $100 Infrastructure Fee

  • Certificate of Insurance naming:

    • Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos

    • City of Oceanside

• Non-Profit Vendors:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status

• Commercial Vendors:

  • Description of booth activities and handouts​

Cleaning Deposit

• A separate $50 check is required as a cleaning deposit.

• This check will be returned or voided post-event, provided your area is clean.

Contact Information

Email: osidedia.vendor@gmail.com
​Phone: (760) 704-2783

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New to the festival? Click below to view our Vendor Rules, Regulations, and Resources to help you get started.

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