QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How much does it cost to participate in the Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival?

See the RATES on the Vendors 2024 page   

Are there any items that CANNOT be sold at the Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival?

The following items are PROHIBITED from the market: alcohol, weapons, replica weapons, tobacco and drug paraphernalia, items that promote the use of illicit substances, pornographic materials and/or any other item that is deemed distasteful by the Festival Committee. Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Organization at their sole discretion reserve the right to refuse any item and/or vendor for any reason.

Do I need a Seller's Permit from the State of California and how do I get one?

You must obtain a Seller's Permit if you are engaged in business in California and intend to sell items that would ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail. More information is available at the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration website.

 

The local field office is located at 15015 Avenue of Science, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92128. Telephone (858) 385-4700.

Do I need a City of Oceanside business license to participate in the Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival?

Yes if your business address is in the City of Oceanside.  Click Below

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What are the City of Oceanside Guidelines concerning Street Vendors?  Click below

 

 

What type of permit will I need to sell food items?

ALL FOOD SALES in San Diego County are regulated by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (also known as County Health). The California Health and Safety Code section 114387 requires a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Permit of any person or organization providing food at a public event. All food vendors, including existing restaurants, are required to apply for a Temporary Food Facility Permit when participating in a temporary event.​​

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MOST HOME-PREPARED FOODS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Foods stored, handled or prepared at home are normally not allowed within a Temporary Food Facility with some exceptions allowed by the new Cottage Foods Law. To see what foods are allowed to be prepared in a home kitchen click the button below:

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ALL FOOD SELLERS INCLUDING HOME KITCHENS MUST HAVE A COUNTY HEALTH PERMIT.

ALL FOOD HANDLERS are required by San Diego County Code to possess either a valid food handler card issued by a county-authorized food handler training school or a County of San Diego food handler test administered by the current food safety manager who has passed a state-approved food safety certification exam.

All food vendors at the festival must be in possession of a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) permit or Mobile Food Facility permit (MFF) PRIOR to submitting an application to sell food at the Market. We regret that we cannot accept an application to sell food at the Sunset Market without an existing TFF or MFF permit. We rely on the certification process at County Health to pre-qualify applicants for the festival.

Click below for the San Diego County Department of Environment Health Resource Page
Telephone: (800) 253-9933

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PREPACKAGED FOODS: Due to the unique and varied characteristics of this category, vendors of non-perishable/prepackaged foods are handled on a case by case basis. Contact the Sunset Market staff for more information on necessary permits.

What supplies will I need to bring with me as a vendor at the Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival?

The Event will provide you with your booth space:
***Electrical services are NOT available. Vendors WILL need to bring their own Whisper Quiet generators ONLY and this MUST be approved PRIOR to the event.

You will need to provide the following:
1) a canopy of appropriate size (For cooking booths, it must be FIRE RETARDANT)
2) tables and table covers
3) backdrop for your booth (most booths are back-to-back)
4) display fixtures
5) signage
6) Cooking Food booths will be required to have the appropriate fire extinguisher


If my application is approved, how soon will I be able notified to participate in the Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Fesstival?

Once your application is approved, we will contact you via email. Then we will request the following items to secure your space at the festival:
1) any remaining documents that are needed
2) payment

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If any questions arise, please email osidedia@gmail.com.