AZ Taco Fest at Salt River Fields

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, MARKETING & RETAIL BUSINESSES ONLY.  PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Welcome to the 2026 Taco Fest! Please read through the the following information and let us know if you have any questions prior to submitting. 

This is a 2 day event and all Market Vendors are required to participate throughout the duration of the event on both days. 

Acceptable Products & Services for this application include:

-Non-perishable, commercially packaged food items

-Jewelry, Clothing, Kitchen Utensils, Decor

-Pet Products

-Toys 
-Professional Services

-Product Promotions 

Prohibited products & services include:

-Unpackaged / perishable foods of any kind
-Beverages of any kind (including giveaways and sampling)
-Weapons of any kind
-Illegal items or services of any kind
-Gambling Companies 

-Medical or Recreational Marijuana Products / Promotions

-Political and Religious Organizations 

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR LOCAL ARTISTS & HANDMADE CRAFT VENDORS ONLY. PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

If you a professional services business, marketing company, retail business or any other business (not an artist), please use the Market Vendor Application.

Welcome to the 2026 Taco Fest! Please read through the following information and let us know if you have any questions prior to submitting. 

This is a 2 day event and all vendors are required to participate throughout the duration of the event on both days.

Acceptable Products & Services for this application include:

• Local, Handmade Artwork & Crafts Only

Prohibited products & services include:

• Professional services, marketing companies, retail businesses must fill out the MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION.
• Unpackaged / perishable foods of any kind
• Beverages of any kind (including giveaways and sampling)
• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal items or services of any kind
• Gambling Companies 
• Medical or Recreational Marijuana Products / Promotions
• Political and Religious Organizations 

Welcome to Taco Fest! Please read through the the following information and let us know if you have any questions prior to submitting.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR TACO COMPETITORS ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT FESTIVAL ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS AND PRE- APPROVAL BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS APPLICATION.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting this form, you are agreeing to all event protocols and requirements outlined in this application.

MENU

The theme of the festival is tacos and there is a competition with a cash prize fund for best taco and best experience.

All varieties of tacos are welcome. 

All compeitors must offer single tacos as part of their menu throughout the duration of the event.

At least 1 single taco must be priced at $5 or less. Can be sample or street taco sized.

Expect to sell mostly single tacos.

You may also submit side dishes and other menu items (food only) for review by festival organizers.

Vendors keep 100% of their sales and are responsible for providing and managing their own POS, unless a sales sharing is arranged with the festival.

No beverages may be sold by taco competitors.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Competitor spaces are very limited and invite only. 

Competitors are entered into the taco competition with cash prizes.

See festival organizers for details.

REQUIRED LICENSING & INSURANCE

*Due 30 days prior to the event

All vendors are required to obtain the following licenses from Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community to operate at this venue.  

SRPMIC TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE:

The cost is $25 for the event. Copy and paste this link into your browser to apply. 
https://businesslicense.srpmic-nsn.gov/LicenseTax/gateway?handler=RecordingHandler&action=getLicenseForm&id=540&csrftoken=NPMG-6VHY-5P71-NPGJ-NR7Q-5O36-WKB9-MGUP

SRPMIC TEMPORARY HEALTH PERMIT 

See attached permit application. For questions regarding permits/requirements please contact SRPMIC (contact listed on application attached).

FIRE CODE

All kitchen set ups, food trucks / food trailers must be compliant with current Salt River Pima Community fire code requirements. Please contact the SRPMIC fire department directly for further information: 602-262-6771.

INSURANCE

All vendors will be required to provide a certificate of insurance with the specific requirements specified by the festival and venue.  

Please send the attached document stating insurance requirements and the business addresses below to your insurer. The following businesses must be listed on the insurance certificate as additionally insured:

Salt River Fields

7555 N. Pima RdScottsdale AZ 85258

&

PHX Fest LLC

829 N. 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR AGAVE SPIRIT BRANDS ONLY 

The Agave Show is an experiential spirit tasting event within the VIP area of the festival where up to 30 brands sample their products as sips, cocktails, and flights. 

Brands are required to pay a minimum base $1,000 fee for a standard sampling table and provide product to sample.

This is a 2 day event and all brands must participate both days.

This area is operated under a special event liquor license and a portion of proceeds go to the charity partner.

Please read through the application information and let us know if you have any questions prior to submitting.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting this form, you are agreeing to all event protocols and requirements outlined in this application. 

TASTING HOURS:

12pm-5pm on Saturday, October 17th

12pm-4pm on Sunday, October 18th

VIP AREA EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 

1,000 festival patrons per day

EACH BRAND MUST PROVIDE:

-1-2 Staff / brand reps with Title 4 certification to prepare and sample product during the event
-3 Case donation minimum 
-Minimum Participation fee of $1,000 per brand (LEVEL 1) paid to event charity partner by August1st. 

We strongly suggest bringing decor such as linens for the table, festive decorations, additional signage, giveaways etc.  

Cocktail sampling is permitted but each drink cannot have more than 1/2 oz of liquor. Brands will be required to provide all additional items to prepare and serve cocktails (mixers, garnish etc).  

FESTIVAL WILL PROVIDE:

-(1) 8ft Table under a larger tent
-1oz Sampling Cups
-Ice 
-Small Bucket for Ice
-Container for Sample Tab Collection
-Listing on Event Website & Other Marketing Materials

INSURANCE

All participants will be required to provide a certificate of insurance with the specific requirements specified by the festival and venue.  Please send the attached document stating insurance requirements and the business addresses below to your insurer.

The following businesses must be listed on the insurance certificate as additionally insured:

Salt River Fields7555 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale AZ 85258

&

PHX Fest, LLC 829 N. 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

Welcome to Taco Fest! Please read below before proceeding with the application.

This is a 2 day event and all vendors are required to participate throughout the duration of the event on both days.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING SPECIALTY, CRAFT DRIVEN VENDORS WITH CURATED MENUS FOR THIS FESTIVAL. 

THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES WILL BE CONSIDERED: 

DESSERT VENDOR (NO BEVERAGES) $850

-Ice Cream / Gelato
-Shaved Ice / Sno Cones 

-Popsicles 
-Churros / Funnel Cakes
-Fresh / Frozen Fruit Desserts 

-Smoothies & Milkshakes 
-Baked Goods (Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies, Pies) 

IN-THEME FOOD VENDOR (NO TACOS / NO BEVERAGES) $950

-Street Corn

-Sonoran Dogs / Hot Dogs

-Ceviche

-Quesadillas

-Burritos

SPECIALTY BEVERAGE ONLY VENDOR (NO FOOD) $900

(NON-ALCOHOLIC SPECIALTY BEVERAGE SALES ONLY)

-Fresh Lemonade 

-Other Fresh Juices 

-Agua Frescas  

-Horchata

-Coffee Drinks

-Iced Tea Drinks 

*NO SODA, WATER OR ENERGY DRINK SALES 

*NO BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGES

COMBO FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDOR $1,350

DESSERTS OR OTHER IN-THEME SPECIALTY FOOD (NOT BOTH) + SPECIALTY BEVERAGES

*NO SODA, WATER OR ENERGY DRINK SALES 

*NO BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGES

​VENDOR FEES INCLUDE ACCESS TO POWER

SALES

-Vendors keep 100% of their sales and are responsible for providing and managing their own POS. 

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting this form, you are agreeing to all event protocols and requirements outlined in this application.

VENDOR FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

*IF YOUR CARD DECLINES, YOU WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE AND BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. YOU MUST RESPOND TO WITHIN 2 WEEKS TO GET THE PAYMENT TAKEN CARE OF, OTHERWISE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DELETED COMPLETELY.