2026 Festival Exhibitor Application
About the application
Important Deadlines:
- Holiday Pricing Ends: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
- Early Bird Pricing Ends: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Application Closes: Saturday, May 3, 2026
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 48th Annual Carnaval San Francisco Festival to be held on Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, May 24, 2026 along Harrison Street, between 16th & 24th Streets in the heart of the Mission District. Carnaval San Francisco is a celebration of music, dance, artistry, food, arts and crafts showcasing Latin and Caribbean culture. With annual attendance of well over 500,000, this two-day outdoor cultural Festival and Grand Parade is the largest multi-cultural celebration on the West Coast. The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The parade starts on Sunday at 10:00 am. It is a classic event providing many levels of participation for residents, community service groups, sponsors, and the Exhibitors. If you have any questions or comments, give us a call at Carnaval San Francisco, Rosine Garcia (650) 333-7628 or email vendor@carnavalsf.org.
Image Credit
Photographer: Pankaj Bhargava
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Festival Location: Carnaval San Francisco Festival takes place in the heart of the Mission along Harrison Street, between 16th and 24th streets, with artist display spaces down the center of the street, back-to-back facing the sidewalks. Weather in San Francisco is usually warm and windy in the afternoon. There is little shade on the street. Some form of shade protection in your set-up is recommended and all canopy structures must be weighed down against our cooling afternoon breeze. If you are renting a booth from us we will provide the proper weights.
Wind and Weights: Each pole of your tent must be secured with either a water barrel, cement bucket, or sand bags. Unsecured tents will not be allowed. Failure to comply may affect your participation in future CANA & Carnaval San Francisco events. You, as a business, will be held responsible if your canopy causes injury to an individual. We cannot be held responsible for merchandise or property that gets damaged due to wind or other conditions beyond the control of Carnaval San Francisco.
Zero Waste Commitment: The City and County of San Francisco and Carnaval San Francisco believe achieving zero waste is possible. In San Francisco, over half of what still goes in the landfill bins can be recycled in the blue bin or composted in the green bin. Carnaval San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco continue to promote best practices, including reducing, reusing, recycling and composting. As part of our commitment to a clean and sustainable event, all exhibitors and vendors are responsible for managing waste generated at their booths. Each booth must have a waste container, and exhibitors are required to remove all waste, including packaging, food containers, and promotional materials, at the end of each festival day. Recycling is encouraged, and we ask that you separate recyclables from general waste. Exhibitors who fail to properly manage and dispose of their waste may incur a cleanup fee.
Behavior and Professional Conduct: To ensure a positive and safe experience for all festival participants, exhibitors and vendors are expected to maintain a professional, respectful demeanor throughout the event. This includes a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol consumption at vendor booths. All exhibitors and vendors must adhere to the guidance of Festival Coordinators without dispute. Yelling, arguing, or disruptive behavior towards attendees, fellow vendors, staff, or volunteers will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal from the event without refund. Cooperation with event procedures and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment is essential to the success of Carnaval San Francisco.
Exhibitor Categories: Arts and crafts, government, local small business, and non-profits will be considered for this year’s event. Other considerations will be overall balance and presentation, so that no one category will dominate. Please submit (3) photos of your work and (1) of your booth display with this application.
Payment: Holiday Pricing participation fees for Exhibitor 10’ x 10’ spaces range from $400 - $2,600. Preferred payment is online through a card or bank account. Cashier's checks and money orders can be accepted with prior notice.
Space Assignment & Final Instructions: Accepted Exhibitors/Vendors will receive space assignments and final instructions by Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Withdrawal: Exhibitors may withdraw up until Febuary 15, 2026 and receive a 50% refund. After February 15, 2026, participation fees are not refundable. All requests for withdrawal must be received in writing through email to vendor@carnavalsf.org or through Eventeny. Absolutely NO REFUNDS after February 15, 2026.
Cancellation: If weather, pandemics, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the control of CANA and Carnaval San Francisco Coordinators cause the event to be canceled, participation fees will not be returned. CANA and Carnaval San Francisco Coordinators cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event to take place.
Prices
| Non-Profit Space (Under $1 Million) | 10' x 10' | $400.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profit Space (Under $1 Million) is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Non-Profit Space (Under $1 Million) | 10' x 20' | $750.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profit Space (Under $1 Million) is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Non-Profit Space (Above $1 Million) | 10' x 10' | $600.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profit Space (Above $1 Million) is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Non-Profit Space (Above $1 Million) | 10' x 20' | $1,100.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profit Space (Above $1 Million) is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Arts and Crafts Space | 10' x 10' | $450.00 | Non-refundable | Arts & Crafts Space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. Arts & Crafts spaces are available to vendors that create and produce handmade goods. All items offered for sale in this “Arts & Crafts” category MUST be your own personal handmade creation. You must create and produce the art and you must personally be present at the event to sell your art/goods. Products include candles, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, hand sewn clothing, art such as paintings and sculptures. |
| Arts and Crafts Space | 10' x 20' | $850.00 | Non-refundable | Arts & Crafts Space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. Arts & Crafts spaces are available to vendors that create and produce handmade goods. All items offered for sale in this “Arts & Crafts” category MUST be your own personal handmade creation. You must create and produce the art and you must personally be present at the event to sell your art/goods. Products include candles, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, hand sewn clothing, art such as paintings and sculptures. |
| Small Business Space | 10' x 10' | $800.00 | Non-refundable | Small Business Space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. This category is for small businesses that do not meet the strict guidelines for the Arts & Crafts booth space. This includes businesses that provide goods and/or services such as: - Beauty products (lotions, oils, nail polishes) - Clothing and fashion (Apparel, footwear, & accessories) - Small business with brick-and-mortar location |
| Small Business Space | 10' x 20' | $1,550.00 | Non-refundable | Small Business Space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. This category is for small businesses that do not meet the strict guidelines for the Arts & Crafts booth space. This includes businesses that provide goods and/or services such as: - Beauty products (lotions, oils, nail polishes) - Clothing and fashion (Apparel, footwear, & accessories) - Small business with brick-and-mortar location |
| Government Space | 10' x 10' | $1,600.00 | Non-refundable | Government Space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Government Space | 10' x 20' | $2,600.00 | Non-refundable | Government Space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. Canopy, table and chairs are not included. |
| Edge Space Fee | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Our booths are set up to be 7 - 10x10 booths side by side. An edge space fee guarantees you a space at the edge of one of those 7 booths. This fee does not mean you will be placed on the corner of a block. Only on the edge of a 7 - 10x10 section. |
| 10' x 10' Canopy with Weights | $400.00 | Non-refundable | Canopy Only - Does not include space. |
| 1 - 8' Table | $30.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 1 - 6' Table | $25.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 1 Chair | $10.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Facebook URL
- Instagram URL
- TikTok Username
- Block Preference
- Give a brief description on your products and booth
- Are you interested in being placed in any of the following curated pavilions?
- I have read and fully understand the Exhibitor Terms and Conditions for Carnaval San Francisco. By typing my name below and submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all festival rules, regulations, and policies. I understand that failure to follow these terms may result in the forfeiture of my space, deposit, and expulsion from the Festival without refund or recourse.
- I have read and understand the Refund Policy for Carnaval San Francisco. By typing my name below and submitting this application, I acknowledge that I am aware of the withdrawal deadline and refund conditions.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 1
