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Those who have a food truck and want to set up and sell at various parks and events this summer in Steamboat Springs, need to get a permit. Applications and vendor requirements are on the City of Steamboat Springs website.
Press Release from the City of Steamboat Springs; May 1, 2025.
Order Up For City Park Mobile Food Permits
Mobile Food Service Applications Available in Six Park Locations
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-May 1, 2025-Potential merchants need to strike while the gridle is hot to obtain a permit as a mobile food vendor to provide food and/or non-alcohol beverages in various city parks through the summer.
“Steamboat Springs is no different than other cities across the country that have seen a proliferation of mobile food options and their popularity,” said Parks Supervisor Johannes Thorsen. “These locations see a steady stream of users throughout the summer and could be a prime location for mobile food vendors to tempt tastebuds and share their culinary creations.”
Individuals who wish to operate a mobile food establishment (food truck, tricycle, cart, trailer, wagon, etc.) for walk-up customers in one of six city parks must fill out an application and secure one of the limited numbers of mobile food permits.
Permitted vendors may conduct business between 7am and 9pm at the following parks: River Creek, Emerald, Ski Town Park, Howelsen, Dr. Rich Weiss (bike only), and Little Toots (bike only). Approved holders are permitted to two vendors at a time in River Creek and Howelsen, and one vendor at a time at Emerald, Ski Town Park, Dr. Rich Weiss and Little Toots.
Mobile Food Vendor licenses are issued for a period of one year and may be renewable for successive periods of one year upon payment of the annual $270 license fee. The permit allows vendors to operated May 31 – October 31 and must be renewed annually.
In addition, special events permitted by the city may restrict access to mobile vendors not associated with the event. Currently, mobile food vending is prohibited during the following events:
- Ski Town Park, July – Cowpie Classic Rugby Tournament
- Ski Town Park & Emerald Park, July – Soccer Tournament
- Howelsen Park, August – Emerald Mountain Epic
- Howelsen Park, September – High School Mountain Bike Race
- Howelsen Park, June 21, July 19 & 31, Aug 31, Sept TBA – Free Summer Concert Series
- Howelsen Park – June 26-29, SBT GRVL
Applications, vendor requirements and maps of each park can be found online and must be returned to Parks & Recreation. Don’t wait because these permits will be 86’d from the menu due to the limited availability.