Thank you to everyone who helped us have another successful year.
We look forward to the next annual cruise!

Vendor Resources

We welcome any food and concessions vendors to sell their goods on Cruise Day.

Please be sure to follow the steps below to be permitted to vend at the Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise:

Step 1

Submit application forms and fee to the City of Eastpointe:

Vendor Application

Vendor with Food Application

Vendor License Fee -$75.00 (License fees are non-refundable)
Expedited Processing Fee – $50.00*
*(Additional fee for applications received within 7 days of event; after June 6, 2024)

For questions reach out to the Clerk’s Office via phone: 586.445.3661 Ext. 2202; Or, via email: HRoss@eastpointecity.org.

Step 2

Contact Our Office

Once you have completed step 1, contact our office to get further instructions:

Sheila Ulinski

586.202.3735

pooh64@wideopenwest.com

We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for Cruise Day.

Health Department Licensing

If food/drinks are prepared on site:

Per City Application: Vendors who prepare food/drinks on site must provide proof of proper health department license.

You can visit the county Health Departments website to obtain the correct application.

Applicant's Fingerprinting

(New Applicants Only)

Per City Application: Fingerprints can be obtained from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, Records Office located at:
43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00am — 4:00pm. Photo ID required.

Fee for fingerprints is $19.00.

Food Truck Inspection

Food Trucks must be inspected by the Fire Marshal

Per City Application: Food trucks must be inspected no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Brian Marquadt
Fire Marshal

Business Insurance

All vendors must be insured:

Per City Application: Certificate Of Insurance must be provided by Vendor and name “THE CITY OF EASTPOINTE” as “Additional Insured”.

DDI Insurance is a local insurance agency that has been serving the community since 1998. If you need to obtain business insurance for this event this is a great company to choose.

Marketing Collateral

Do you need any of these things to be prepared?

  • Vehicle Magnets
  • Branded Tents
  • Banners
  • Stickers
  • Flyers
  • Graphic Design
  • Promotional Products (T-shirts, hats, pens, notepads, tumblers, etc.)

Fusion Marketing can help with all of that and more.

Fusion Marketing is one of our trusted partners. They are a local Eastpointe business that has been a part of our community for over 10 years.

Is there a resource that we are missing? Feel free to reach out and let us know.