FOOD & BEVERGAGE SAMPLING & SALES November 11 & 12, 2011 Ventura County Fairgrounds

Questions? Julie Lopez, 805-437-0446 Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2011 A B C D E A Food/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sampling Food/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Wine/Microbrew/Alcohol Sampling Wine/Microbrew/Alcohol Sales Checklist Food/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sampling

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division mandates these requirements. The division will make on-site inspections and will remove all food items not pre-approved.

Food and/or non-alcoholic beverage product sampling is limited to 2 oz. portions. In order to distribute 2 oz. food or beverage samples from a vendor booth, vendors must submit (a) a completed Mobile Food Facility or Temporary Food Facility application; (b) a check for applicable fees* made payable to Ventura County EHD; and (c) any related certificates that make you eligible for a fee reduction to Julie Lopez at jlopez@vcstar.com no later than Monday, October 17, 2011. It is the responsibility of the vendor to familiarize themselves with the county requirements and submit the appropriate paperwork to the Ventura County Star following the above criteria. More information and applications may be found at: http://www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/programs/comm_serv/food/event.html. B Food/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales

Ovations Food Services at the Ventura County Fairgrounds has exclusive rights to all food and beverage concessions to the general public. Exhibitors wishing to sell food for on-site consumption must apply with the fairgrounds to be a subcontractor. If approved, vendors will pay 30% of their net sales, plus sales tax to Ovations. In addition, vendors must have an accountability system using a register or inventory sheet. If you wish to become a subcontractor, please contact Becky Hinojosa, general manager for Ovations Food Services at 805-643-9708. Exceptions: Packaged and gift type food items; such as gourmet jams, candy, etc. that are not provided to be consumed on site are not considered concession sales and will not have to adhere to the above requirements. C Wine/Microbrew/Alcohol Sampling

Sampling must be 1 to 2 oz. and no money can change hands. Wine pouring and carding must be handled by Ovations Food Services at $15 per hour. Pourers may be hired for the entire event or for a portion of the event with a minimum of two hours. Restaurants are not allowed to provide alcohol for sampling. The only exception is if the alcohol is signature to the restaurant. For instance, Tierra Sur could sample Herzog wines, but not something they would serve from the bar. D Wine/Microbrew/Alcohol Sales

No one can sell alcohol for distribution at the event. However, they can complete internet, mail order, and/or delivery/pickup sales at their booth space. For Purchase at Bar Ovations Food Services can purchase alcohol(s) the exhibitor wants to showcase directly from a distributor and sell it by the glass at the Women Today Bar. Ovations Food Services will retain 100% of the profit. An exhibitor can direct those interested in drinking more than 2 oz. to the bar. The cost per glass will depend on the cost of the alcohol. E Checklist Do I need a Permit? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *Fee $0 $104 $0 $0 $52

Type of Product Pre-packaged Food/Beverage Open Food/Beverage Open Food/Beverage (non-profit)1 Open Food/Beverage (veteran)2 Open Food/Beverage (EHD TFF cert.)3
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Provide copy of TFF training certificate documentation (dated within 12 months of event date) and non-profit documentation with application. Provide copy of TFF training certificate documentation (dated within 12 months of event date) and DD-214. Provide copy of TFF training certificate documentation (dated within 12 months of event date).

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