TACO COMPETITOR APPLICATION

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

VENDOR ACCEPTANCE

Vendor Applications and fees must be submitted by June 1st (or while supply lasts).

If your application is approved, you will be required to obtain licensing from SRPMIC and submit the insurance certificate as outlined by September 20th in order to participate.

Fees will not be refunded to applicants that do not obtain and submit the required licensees and insurance documents by the due date.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the event.

Vendor / Competitor spaces are limited to 16 max. 

Vendors may not share a booth with another business, unless pre-approved. 

Exclusivity is not guaranteed to any vendor.

All vendors collecting payment for products or services at the event must have the required licensing from SRPMIC (information provided).

BOOTH REQUIREMENTS

Space is not reserved until application is processed and payment is received.
Locations for each vendor are strategically assigned by festival staff.

Vendor locations are non-negotiable.
Vendors are responsible for setup and teardown of all signage, tents, tables, equipment and trash.

Vendors may use only their assigned space.
All vendors will receive a confirmation email regarding load in/out times.

Vendors must supply all their own cooking equipment and staffing as needed to operate at the festival.  
In an eff­ort to protect your space and maintain cleanliness of the event, any vendor not staffing their booth for the duration of the event or leaving items/trash behind will be subject to a fee up to $300.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS,

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & DISCLAIMERS

Participants and their employees are expected to serve as a positive representation of the festival and at no time should engage in any illegal activities. Any vendor found in violation of these rules can be fined and immediately removed from the festival.

PHX Fest and Salt River Fields employees, related festival providers, contractors and participating sponsors will not be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the vendor, its employees or property prior to, during or subsequent to the period covered by the vending contract. The vendor signing this contract expressly releases all of the aforementioned from any and all claims from such loss, damage or injury. PHX Fest and Salt River Fields are grateful for the support of our sponsors. All vendors are expected to work with our sponsors and follow contract specifications when applicable.

This event will be photographed and/or videotaped. By participating in this event, you hereby consent to the use of your likeness or image in photographs or videos for future promotional consideration by PHX Fest, Salt River Fields, and Festival Sponsors.