Community Food Events

Food Vendor

A community food event is any public gathering—like a festival, fair, or market—where food is served, prepared, or sold by temporary food facilities.

Quick Facts

  • Submit applications at least 14 days before the event.
  • Standard permit fee: $109. Late fees apply if submitted within 14 days of the event.
  • Pay online here or by check payable to “Mono County Health Department.”

For the Community Event Organizer

If a Community Event will include food vendors, the organizer must submit a completed Community Event Organizer Permit.

  • Send the completed application at least 14 days before the event date.
  • Permit fee: $109. A late fee applies if submitted less than 14 days prior.
  • Pay online here or by check payable to “Mono County Health Department.”

For Vendors Serving Food at the Event

Each food vendor must submit a completed Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Permit Application.

  • TFF permit fee: $109. Late fee applies if submitted less than 14 days before the event.
  • Applications will not be accepted less than 48 hours prior to the event date.
  • Pay online here or by check payable to “Mono County Health Department.”
 

Where to Submit

Mail, fax, or drop off completed applications at:

1290 Tavern Road, Suite 246
PO Box 3329
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: 760-924-1830
Fax: 760-924-1831
Reminder

If your event will not be serving food, you do not need to submit these applications or fees as part of your event package.

Questions about permits? Contact Environmental Health at (760) 924-1830.

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Temporary Food Facility Recommendations and Requirements (213 KB)
PDF icon Vendor Application Temporary Food Event 2025 (138 KB)
PDF icon Community Event Organizer Application 2025 (209 KB)
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