Food Vendor Registration - Aniwa Gathering '25
Join the sacred Aniwa Marketplace—an open-air gallery of artisans, culture-keepers, and visionaries. By reserving your space, you’re becoming part of a curated community rooted in ancestral wisdom, sustainability, and sacred exchange.
Your reservation includes vending access for all four days of the Aniwa Gathering
May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Mendocino, CA
Available Space Options:
Stall (10x10 ft) – $2000
Stall (10x20 ft) – $2500
Important Information for Food Vendors
✧ Vendor Logistics & Fees
Each vendor space includes access for up to three staff members (3 event tickets provided). Additional staff must purchase a ticket.
Only electric or gas cooking methods are allowed — no open flame cooking.
Vendors must have two fire extinguishers and a bucket of water at their station at all times.
Absolutely no psychedelic substances may be served in food.
✧ Site & Sustainability Rules
A sink and water source will be available; no power is provided.
Only biodegradable plates, cups, and cutlery may be used.
Vendors are responsible for cleaning their space and disposing of waste in the designated dumpster nightly before 10 PM.
Please honor our Leave No Trace commitment by keeping your area clean and low-impact.
✧ Payments & Connectivity
Vendors must be able to accept both cash and card payments (bring your own POS system).
Wi-Fi will be provided to support transactions.
No electricity is available—please bring solar-powered lighting if needed. Generators are not permitted.
✧ Serving Hours
Vendors are expected to be open during the following minimum service hours:
Morning: 8 AM – 11 AM
Midday: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening: 5 PM – 10 PM
Optional late-night service is welcome for those inspired to share more.
✧ Setup & Access
Setup must be completed by 6 PM on May 28th, 2025.
No vehicles are permitted in the food court during operating hours.
Vendors will be provided with drive-on access for drop-off and pickup only. A cart or trolley is highly recommended.
Upon acceptance, vendors must submit names and driver's licenses for all staff.
✧ Camping & Accommodations
Each vendor registration includes one campsite in the designated vendor camping area, suitable for up to two people.
The vendor camping area is separate from the food vendors area, offering a peaceful, grounded place to rest.
Please bring your own camping gear, warm layers, and anything you need to feel nourished during your stay.
✧ Menu Diversity & Exclusivity
Aniwa Gathering will make every effort to ensure menu diversity by offering limited item exclusivity per vendor. We value variety and want all vendors to shine.
Join the sacred Aniwa Marketplace—an open-air gallery of artisans, culture-keepers, and visionaries. By reserving your space, you’re becoming part of a curated community rooted in ancestral wisdom, sustainability, and sacred exchange.
Your reservation includes vending access for all four days of the Aniwa Gathering
May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Mendocino, CA
Available Space Options:
Stall (10x10 ft) – $2000
Stall (10x20 ft) – $2500
Important Information for Food Vendors
✧ Vendor Logistics & Fees
Each vendor space includes access for up to three staff members (3 event tickets provided). Additional staff must purchase a ticket.
Only electric or gas cooking methods are allowed — no open flame cooking.
Vendors must have two fire extinguishers and a bucket of water at their station at all times.
Absolutely no psychedelic substances may be served in food.
✧ Site & Sustainability Rules
A sink and water source will be available; no power is provided.
Only biodegradable plates, cups, and cutlery may be used.
Vendors are responsible for cleaning their space and disposing of waste in the designated dumpster nightly before 10 PM.
Please honor our Leave No Trace commitment by keeping your area clean and low-impact.
✧ Payments & Connectivity
Vendors must be able to accept both cash and card payments (bring your own POS system).
Wi-Fi will be provided to support transactions.
No electricity is available—please bring solar-powered lighting if needed. Generators are not permitted.
✧ Serving Hours
Vendors are expected to be open during the following minimum service hours:
Morning: 8 AM – 11 AM
Midday: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening: 5 PM – 10 PM
Optional late-night service is welcome for those inspired to share more.
✧ Setup & Access
Setup must be completed by 6 PM on May 28th, 2025.
No vehicles are permitted in the food court during operating hours.
Vendors will be provided with drive-on access for drop-off and pickup only. A cart or trolley is highly recommended.
Upon acceptance, vendors must submit names and driver's licenses for all staff.
✧ Camping & Accommodations
Each vendor registration includes one campsite in the designated vendor camping area, suitable for up to two people.
The vendor camping area is separate from the food vendors area, offering a peaceful, grounded place to rest.
Please bring your own camping gear, warm layers, and anything you need to feel nourished during your stay.
✧ Menu Diversity & Exclusivity
Aniwa Gathering will make every effort to ensure menu diversity by offering limited item exclusivity per vendor. We value variety and want all vendors to shine.
Join the sacred Aniwa Marketplace—an open-air gallery of artisans, culture-keepers, and visionaries. By reserving your space, you’re becoming part of a curated community rooted in ancestral wisdom, sustainability, and sacred exchange.
Your reservation includes vending access for all four days of the Aniwa Gathering
May 29 – June 1, 2025 | Mendocino, CA
Available Space Options:
Stall (10x10 ft) – $2000
Stall (10x20 ft) – $2500
Important Information for Food Vendors
✧ Vendor Logistics & Fees
Each vendor space includes access for up to three staff members (3 event tickets provided). Additional staff must purchase a ticket.
Only electric or gas cooking methods are allowed — no open flame cooking.
Vendors must have two fire extinguishers and a bucket of water at their station at all times.
Absolutely no psychedelic substances may be served in food.
✧ Site & Sustainability Rules
A sink and water source will be available; no power is provided.
Only biodegradable plates, cups, and cutlery may be used.
Vendors are responsible for cleaning their space and disposing of waste in the designated dumpster nightly before 10 PM.
Please honor our Leave No Trace commitment by keeping your area clean and low-impact.
✧ Payments & Connectivity
Vendors must be able to accept both cash and card payments (bring your own POS system).
Wi-Fi will be provided to support transactions.
No electricity is available—please bring solar-powered lighting if needed. Generators are not permitted.
✧ Serving Hours
Vendors are expected to be open during the following minimum service hours:
Morning: 8 AM – 11 AM
Midday: 12 PM – 3 PM
Evening: 5 PM – 10 PM
Optional late-night service is welcome for those inspired to share more.
✧ Setup & Access
Setup must be completed by 6 PM on May 28th, 2025.
No vehicles are permitted in the food court during operating hours.
Vendors will be provided with drive-on access for drop-off and pickup only. A cart or trolley is highly recommended.
Upon acceptance, vendors must submit names and driver's licenses for all staff.
✧ Camping & Accommodations
Each vendor registration includes one campsite in the designated vendor camping area, suitable for up to two people.
The vendor camping area is separate from the food vendors area, offering a peaceful, grounded place to rest.
Please bring your own camping gear, warm layers, and anything you need to feel nourished during your stay.
✧ Menu Diversity & Exclusivity
Aniwa Gathering will make every effort to ensure menu diversity by offering limited item exclusivity per vendor. We value variety and want all vendors to shine.
Aniwa Gathering Food Vendor Agreement (2025)
This Food Vendor Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Aniwa Gathering LLC ("Organizer" or "Event") and you, the participating Food Vendor ("Vendor"). By submitting payment for food vendor space at the 2025 Aniwa Gathering, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This Agreement becomes legally binding upon payment.
1. Vendor Responsibilities
Vendor is responsible for the full setup, safe food handling, service, maintenance, and takedown of their booth at the designated location and times.
Booth space may not be assigned, shared, or sublet without prior written approval from the Organizer.
Vendor must operate in a clean, respectful, and community-aligned manner, honoring the sacred nature of the event.
Vendors must provide two fire extinguishers and a bucket of water at all times. No live flames or open fires are allowed.
2. Food Regulations & Prohibited Items
All food and beverage operations must comply with applicable health codes and safety regulations. Vendor is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits, certifications, or licenses.
The following are strictly prohibited from being sold, gifted, or served:
Illegal drugs or controlled substances
Hapé (rapé), mushrooms, ayahuasca, peyote, or other psychoactive/entheogenic plant medicines
Alcohol, tobacco, or vape products
Firearms, weapons, or unsafe tools
Any food or item that may be deemed unsafe, exploitative, or culturally inappropriate by the Organizer
Absolutely no psychedelic substances are permitted in any food or beverage.
3. Insurance & Liability
Vendor assumes full responsibility for their participation and operations during the Event and, to the fullest extent allowed by law, agrees to release and hold harmless Aniwa Gathering LLC, its partners, affiliates, landowners, and agents from any claims or liabilities, including injury, illness, or property damage, except where caused by gross negligence.
Vendor is required to provide proof of general liability insurance naming “Aniwa Gathering LLC” as an additional insured. This must be submitted by May 20, 2025. Vendors will not be permitted to set up without this document.
4. Fees, Cancellations & Force Majeure
All food vendor payments are non-refundable, including in the event of weather disruptions, illness, travel challenges, or personal emergencies.
If the Event is canceled due to a Force Majeure Event (e.g., acts of God, natural disaster, government shutdowns), the Organizer may, at its sole discretion, offer a refund or credit toward a future gathering. Vendor waives any claim for lost profits or damages related to such cancellations or changes.
5. Conduct & Community Standards
Vendor agrees to uphold inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware conduct throughout the event.
Discrimination, hate speech, cultural appropriation, or disrespect of community values may result in immediate removal from the site without refund.
No amplified sound, music systems, or microphones are permitted without prior written consent.
No live flames or candles are allowed at any time.
6. Media Release
By participating as a vendor at the event, the undersigned grants Aniwa Gathering LLC and its affiliates, successors, licensees, and assigns the irrevocable right and permission to capture, use, reproduce, distribute, and publish photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and any other forms of media that include the vendor’s image, likeness, voice, name, business name, and/or products, taken or recorded during the event. These materials may be used in any and all media formats now known or hereafter developed, for promotional, advertising, archival, or any other lawful purpose without compensation or further approval.
7. Agreement Acknowledgment
By submitting payment, the Vendor confirms they have read, understood, and agree to all terms listed above. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and becomes effective immediately upon purchase.