Guts & Glory 2024 Event Registration

Food Vendors

Thanks for your interest in joining us as a food vendor for our 11th annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo 2024!

Spaces fill up quickly! PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT AUTOMATIC FOR 2023 VENDORs – YOU MUST RE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN 2024!

If you are interested in registering as a non-food vendor, please register here.

Your participation illustrates your commitment to the health of the community you serve and is associated with a community-wide effort that is positively impacting people’s lives. Please note the new location at Penn State Berks.

Your recognition and marketing will appear on our website, our social platforms, and our event programs (digital or print).

Please note: New for this year

There will be no fee to participate but vendors must be approved by MGI Board before being guaranteed a space
Approval will be confirmed by a WELCOME EMAIL from us. We will personally send a ‘no thank’ you response if the vendor is not deemed suitable for our event
Table vendors must bring their own table and chairs
Limited electricity is also available but vendor must bring their own long extension cords
Penn State Berks is a Pepsi products only campus and vendors cannot serve competitor beverages
No last-minute cancellations and we require at least 2 weeks notice in a written email for cancellation, otherwise risk not being allowed to participate in future years
Event is weather-dependent and a canopy or tent is highly recommended
No open food tastings, please. All free samples should be sealed/wrapped, due to contractual arrangements and liability reasons
In order to participate, food vendors must submit a Certificate of Liability and copy of Safe Serve license that does not expire before the date of our event (Sept. 28, 2024)

To maximize your food sales/profits, we recommend you create a limited menu for this event with a focus on healthy preparations.

Finally, we welcome the opportunity to share health-minded wisdom with our followers and encourage any interested vendors to consider contributing a recipe to be featured in our blogs and monthly newsletter and secondarily market their business/company/organization. Interested vendors should reach out to info@mygutinstinct.org

Complete the form below to register for our 2024 event (Please note: this registration form is for food vendors only if you are not registering as a non-food vendor (non-profit, maker, small or large business), please use this link to register for our event :

Business / Vendor Name *

Primary Contact Person (Name) *

Email *

Mobile Phone (for use on day of event) *

Website or Facebook page *

Will you need an electrical hookup? *

Yes No

Describe any special needs regarding space or booth.

Subcontractor Agreement - Indemnification and Hold Harmless

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Food Vendor (Subcontractor) agrees at its own cost to defend, indemnify and hold harmless My Gut Instinct and Aparna Mele (Owner), its officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, managers, employees and affiliates from and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses, and expenses including reasonable attorney fees and legal expenses and costs arising in whole or in part and in any manner from the acts, omissions, breach or default of Subcontractor, in connection with the performance of any work by Subcontractor, its officers, directors, agents, employees and subcontractors. This agreement is continuous until terminated by either party with written notice.

Subcontractor Agreement - Insurance

- Subcontractor hereby agrees that it will obtain and keep in force an insurance policy/policies to cover its liability hereunder and to defend and save harmless Contractor in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 and include both Penn State Berks and My Gut Instinct as Additional Insured per occurrence for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage\\n
\\n- Said liability policies shall 1) name Owner as Additional Insured \\n
\\n- Subcontractor will obtain and keep in force Workers Compensation insurance including Employers Liability to the full statutory limits if applicable.\\n
\\n- Subcontractor shall furnish to Owner certificates of insurance evidencing that the aforesaid insurance coverage is in force

Please confirm *

By checking this box, I am confirming that I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the above subcontractor agreement

Upload your logo (for promotional purposes)

Food Vendor License Requirements

Please upload a copy of their non-expired Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services, Food Establishment Registration or Retail Food Facility License. The license must not expire before or on the date of Sept 28, 2024.

Upload your food vendor license here (required) *

Please confirm your humanity.

The event is from 10am-3pm on Sat, Sept 24th.

We ask that you stay for the entirety of the event to allow our community members full access to you and to eliminate distractions while the event remains active. We encourage you to have a dynamic presence at your space and create a spirit of interaction with our visitors, who are excited to get educated and find inspiration!!