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Lumen 2026 - Food Truck Application

The City of Waterloo is inviting local food truck vendors to submit an expression of interest to participate in Lumen on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6 to 11 p.m. in uptown Waterloo.

About Lumen

Lumen is an annual, free for all-ages festival that is open to the public and run by the City of Waterloo’s arts and creative industries team, Create Waterloo. For one unforgettable evening, local and international artists transform uptown Waterloo with interactive installations, projections, performances, and creative experiences that attract more than 45,000 visitors from across the region and beyond.

Food trucks at Lumen

For the past five years, food trucks have played an important role in enhancing the festival experience. To provide attendees with a diverse range of food options, we are looking for food trucks that can offer a variety of menu items and dietary options. At this time, only vendors operating from enclosed food service units, such as food trucks or trailers, will be considered. Open-air food vendors and tent-based setups are not being considered at this time.

Selected vendors will be located in one of two festival hubs: the Visitor Information Centre or Waterloo Public Library.

Vendors must have a valid City of Waterloo business licence.

There is no vendor fee to participate in Lumen 2026.

Application deadline

Applications will remain open until July 30, 2026. However, submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interested vendors are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Additional event details will be emailed to selected vendors in early September 2026.

Name of your Food Truck

Contact Name

Phone Number

Website/Social Media

What types of food are served in your Food Truck? (Check all that apply)

Savoury Appetizers

Savoury Entrees

Desserts

Ice Cream/Frozen Treats

Drinks/Smoothies/Juice

Coffee/Tea

Vegan/Vegetarian Options

Other

Please provide a brief description of your truck including: the type of food offered, your approach to that food, and anything else you think we should know

I acknowledge that (Check all that apply):

My food truck currently has a business licence from the City of Waterloo.

There is no guarantee of power access and food truck vendors will be required to supply their own (e.g. generator).

I must arrive to my selected location no later than 5 p.m. on the event date (festival begins at 6 p.m.)

Food trucks cannot leave early and must stay until the event has concluded at 11 p.m.

Food trucks who leave early or cancel/don't show up with advance notice may lose their opportunity to participate in future City of Waterloo events.

I disagree or am unsure about the terms above.

Anything else you'd like to add/tell us?

Forms

Lumen 2026 - Food Truck Application

About Lumen

Food trucks at Lumen

Application deadline