Module 13: Lagniappe: Fairs, Festivals, Food Trucks

This module explores the dynamic world of temporary foodservice operations including food trucks, festival vendors, farmers markets, and special events. Louisiana hosts some of the most vibrant and rich festivals in the U.S., with over 400 festivals held annually celebrating everything from music and heritage to crawfish and strawberries. Learning about food safety at fairs and festivals is especially important because these events serve millions of people each year while experiencing unique challenges not faced by traditional restaurants. These challenges include outdoor environments, limited resources, minimal equipment, and high-volume fast-paced operations where food safety violations may occur more easily. When foodborne illness outbreaks happen at these events, they can affect many people while simultaneously damaging the reputation of tourism-dependent communities. This chapter will teach you about regulations and requirements for temporary foodservice operations, Louisiana’s cottage food laws, and the critical methods for keeping food safe in challenging event environments.

 Upon completion of this module, students will:

1. Examine the unique characteristics of temporary foodservice events, including pop-ups, festivals/fairs, and food trucks 

2. Display a knowledge of the cottage foods laws in Louisiana Display a knowledge of rules and regulations specific to street vendor events

3. Identify potential threats to food safety and preventative measures, particularly those related to fairs, festivals, food trucks, and other special events.  (CLO #1, Bloom's Lvl 3)

4. Identify at least 10 methods to keep food safe within a temporary foodservice operation throughout the flow of food.

5. Utilize digital technologies to access course materials, complete activities, and accomplish learning tasks.
   

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 1 Introduction
2. Read Chapter 13: Lagniappe: Fairs, Festivals, Food Trucks, and Other Special Events in the Food Safety and Sanitation textbook 
3. View the Myth or Fact
4. Complete the Food Safety Culture Assessment
5. View The Importance of Food Safety Presentation 
6. Participate in the Discussion Forum
7. Practice the Flashcards
8.  Take the Quiz
9. Explore the Extra Resources

Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.