Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) requires vendor paperwork on file to be approved to vend. If your paperwork is missing or incorrect, your vendor space may be forfeited.
Submit your documents ASAP so they can be uploaded to OUSD for approval.
Deadline to submit Certificate of Insurance (COI) and Health Permits (Food Vendors): Monday, February 2, 2026.
Do not wait until the last minute — processing can take time, and late paperwork may miss the deadline.
There are two vendor groups:
- Food Vendors (San Diego County permit required)
- Non-Food Vendors (Products + Services)
Food vendors must submit: (1) County Temporary Food Permit + (2) COI
- Packaged Food (sealed/prepackaged): $148
- Unpackaged/Prepared Food (open food, serving/cooking/samples): $251
Organizer Permit Application #: DEH2026-FTEO-008778 (issued the day of the event)
Non-food vendors must submit: (1) COI
- General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
- Aggregate: $2,000,000 minimum
COI must list Oceanside Unified School District as Certificate Holder and Additional Insured.
*Must include the Additional Insured endorsement page (not only “shown on certificate”).
Attn: Facility Use Office
2111 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92058
*Must include the Additional Insured endorsement page (not only “shown on certificate”).
Email all vendor documents to: vendor@sandiegoblackfestival.com
Suggested subject line: [Business Name] – Food (Packaged/Unpackaged) OR Non-Food – COI/Permit
Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026