Food Truck Vendor Registration- 2026 Hyannis Father's Day Car Show
Food Truck Vendor Agreement
Location: Main Street, Hyannis, MA
Food Truck Opportunity Overview
The Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Father’s Day Car Show is one of the largest single-day spectator events on Cape Cod.• 30,000 – 50,000+ attendees in a single day
• 350+ show cars displayed along Main Street
• Regional draw from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and New England
This high-energy, walkable event creates strong visibility and revenue opportunities for food trucks. Attendees typically remain on-site for 2–4 hours, providing continuous foot traffic.
Estimated sales potential for food trucks at events of this scale ranges from $1,500 to $5,000+ depending on menu, pricing, and service speed.
Participation is limited and curated to ensure vendor variety, quality, and optimal sales opportunity.
Food Truck Space Details
Fee: $200 per food truck (non-refundable)Food truck locations will be pre-assigned. Final placement details will be provided prior to the event.
Food trucks must be fully self-contained and provide their own operational setup.
Guidelines & Rules
Permitted Sales:- Food trucks may sell approved food and beverage items only
Prohibited Items:
- No subleasing or sharing of space without prior approval
- Must comply with all local, state, and event regulations
Event Day Logistics
Set-Up Time:- Must be fully set up by 6:30 AM
- Road closures begin at 6:00 AM sharp
- No vehicle movement permitted once roads are closed
Breakdown Time:
- Begins at 1:45 PM
- Must vacate by 2:00 PM
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Town of Barnstable Health Regulations (REQUIRED)
Food Truck Vendors need to apply for their temporary food permit online- here is the link: https://barnstablema.It typically takes up to 14 days before the event to give the Board of Health time to review.
Food Permit – Mobile Food – Annual/Seasonal
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Food Establishment Permit – Mobile Trucks
Please be aware the Town of Barnstable has a unique requirement different from other towns. We require all of our mobile trucks to have a self-closing window or screen. Please discuss with a health inspector at 508-862-4644 if you have any questions.
The Town doesn’t allow push carts of any kind.
In the Town, you are not allowed to be on the beach property without a contract from the Town. You need to contact HYCC to find out how to apply for a contract. The contracts are valid for three years.
This application should be submitted to permit any mobile food establishment in the Town of Barnstable. Mobile Food Trucks include annual and seasonal permits. This would be used for mobile food, mobile ice cream, frozen meat and fresh/frozen seafood trucks. This permit is based on calendar year and permit ends Dec. 31st in the calendar year applied.
Once you submit your application, this system will allow you to see where your application is in the approval process. The system will also generate multiple emails informing you of each step and internal approval/denial processes. You may log in at any time to observe your application’s progress. You are not APPROVED, do NOT have a PERMIT and CANNOT operate, until you have final health inspector approval, paid your fee, and the Food Establishment permit is issued.
Before submitting the applications you will be required to upload the following documents:
- Copy of 2 Food Protection Manager’s Certificates and 1 must have allergen training. If this is a one person operation, you need to get a health inspector to allow you to only have one Food Protection Manager, however if the person with certification is sick or not able to work, the truck must be closed.
Information for training for Food Protection and Allergen
Massachusetts Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and Trainer Directory
MA Food Protection Manager Certification
Cross Global: Food and Health Safety Consulting & Training
Multi-lingual programs
Cross Global Training
- Copy of Menu.
- Copy of RMV registration.
- Copy of MA State Hawk and Peddler’s License – Through Mass.gov.
- Sketch of Floor Plan for Mobile Truck.
- If serving ice cream you will need a CORI background check by state police.
- A contract with a brick and mortar commercial kitchen that they agree to be your commissary kitchen. This allows you to prep, and store the food, and clean the truck.
- Equipment sheets with model numbers.
The Inspectional Services Department ensures proper food safety practices are being performed in the Town of Barnstable by enforcing the 105 CMR 590.000 State Sanitary Code and 2013 FDA Food Code.
Areas of focus include management and employee health, good hygiene practices, approved food and water sources, time and temperature control, protection from chemicals, equipment and utensil use, sewage and disposal practices, plumbing and toilet facilities, pest control, and the overall state of the establishment.
Inspection types include routine, follow-up inspections, pre-operational, (suspect) foodborne illness, or general complaint inspections
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Important Policies
All food truck registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE.This event is weather-dependent. If weather conditions are unsafe, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled.
In the event of cancellation:
- 50% credit toward a future Chamber event within 12 months
- Consideration for priority placement at future events
- Chamber will promote vendors via social media to support business recovery
Vendor Responsibility & Compliance
By registering, vendors agree to:- Provide all required business information by June 10, 2026
- Obtain all necessary permits required by the Town of Barnstable
- Comply with all local, state, and event regulations
- Provide a day-of-event contact person (name, cell phone number)
- Operate in a safe and sanitary manner at all times
Hold Harmless Agreement
By submitting this registration, the vendor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Barnstable, along with their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting from participation in the event.
This includes, but is not limited to:
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Personal injury
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Property damage
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Loss of goods
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Any incidents related to vendor operations during the event
Participation in the event is at the vendor’s own risk.
Acknowledgment
By submitting this registration, the vendor acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to all rules, regulations, and policies outlined above.
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🚗 Heading to the Greater Hyannis Father’s Day Car Show? Make a weekend of it!
Turn the Father’s Day Car Show into a full Cape Cod getaway with special discounted hotel rates right in the heart of Hyannis.
The Comfort Inn Hyannis and the Heritage House Hotel – Ascend Hotel Collection (located right next door) are offering a special Father’s Day Car Show rate for visitors and participants.
🌟 Stay just steps from the action
🚘 Perfect for car show participants and spectators
🏖 Enjoy Main Street shops, restaurants, and the waterfront all weekend
⚠️ Important: The special rate is available only if you book before May 22.
Make it more than just a car show — make it a Father’s Day weekend on Cape Cod.
📅 Reserve your room now and join us for one of the Cape’s most exciting summer traditions — the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Father’s Day Car Show!
Date and Time
Sunday Jun 21, 2026
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:30am-2pm
Fees/Admission
$200.00
Printed courtesy of www.hyannis.com/ – Contact the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce for more information.
P.O. Box 100, Hyannis, MA 02601 – 508-775-7778 – info@hyannis.com