Festivals, markets & pop-ups
A little local magicfor your next event.
Art walks, markets, cultural festivals and curated community gatherings: invite the Mexican Ragdoll cart. We work through your vendor requirements and the relevant permits with you before anything is confirmed.
949-205-3490
Occasions
Events we love to join.
Art walks & crawls
Evening art nights where a glowing cart and a friendly face add to the scene.
Cultural celebrations
Día de Muertos gatherings and community fiestas, approached with care and respect.
Markets & makers fairs
Curated markets with a distinctive food moment.
Music & community festivals
Local festivals and neighborhood celebrations.
Your options
How organizer inquiries work.
- 01
Tell us about the event
Date, location, expected attendance, vendor footprint and your requirements.
Start an inquiry - 02
We review requirements
Vendor applications, fees, insurance and health-permit requirements are worked through before we commit.
Read the FAQ - 03
Confirm together
Once requirements are met and the organizer accepts, Monica confirms participation in writing.
Meet Monica
Planning
What organizers should share.
- Event date, hours, load-in and load-out windows.
- Vendor space size, surface, and how close a vehicle can get.
- Power availability, shade and any generator rules.
- Expected attendance and how food vendors are placed in the flow.
- Your vendor application, fees and insurance requirements.
- Which health-permit path the event uses for food vendors — in Orange County, public events typically involve the county’s temporary food facility process.
Where you may have met the cart
Already part of the local scene.
Before this website, there was the cart — and Monica behind it, at art nights, festivals and workplaces around South Orange County.
- San Clemente Art CrawlCommunity art night
- Rhythm in ResidenceFestival in San Clemente
- Gatherings at The MillCommunity gatherings
- Workplace eventsAcross Orange County
- Private celebrationsBackyards and homes
Owner-provided history, listed for context. No organizer endorsement is implied.
Questions
Good to know.
Have you worked community events before?
Yes — owner-provided history includes the San Clemente Art Crawl, the Rhythm in Residence festival in San Clemente and gatherings at The Mill. No organizer endorsement is implied.
Do you handle permits?
We work through the requirements that apply to your event with you and the organizer before confirming. A listing or application is not a confirmation.
Is there a turnkey festival package?
No — every public event is different, so organizer inquiries are custom.
From the journal
Plan it like a pro.
The Cart · 14 min read
Choosing a Food Vendor for an Art Walk or Community Pop-Up: Space, Power, Permits and the Questions to Ask
An organizer's guide to food vendors at art walks and pop-ups: layout, power, signage, guest flow, vendor questions and Orange County temporary food permit basics.
Planning · 13 min read
Hosting a Respectful Día de Muertos Gathering: Meaning, Ofrendas, Food and Hospitality
Plan a respectful Día de Muertos gathering: what the tradition honors, ofrenda and decor choices, food for the altar and for guests, and welcoming everyone well.
Local Guides · 12 min read
Outdoor Event Food Planning on the Orange County Coast: Wind, Marine Layer, Shade and Safe Serving
Plan food for a coastal OC party: marine layer and sea breeze timing, wind-proof setups, shade, safe food temperatures outdoors and the beach rules to check first.
Let’s make something worth celebrating.
Tell us the date, the city and roughly how many guests. Monica will take it from there — personally.