Global Fest 2025

Thank you for your interest in the City of Aurora's Global Fest event! 

 

Please note that in order to feature a variety of food and cultures at this interantional themed festival, we may not accept all vendors who apply. WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING DESSERT VENDORS AS WE HAVE REACHED OUR CAPACITY IN THAT CATEGORY.

 

Expected attendance is 8,000+ 

 

BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS-

 

Food Trucks and Trailers-

• County Mobile Food Vendor License (Please note we are able to accept mobile food vendor licenses from any county in Colorado except for City/County of Denver)
• City of Aurora Mobile Food Vendor Tax License 
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Aurora as additionally insured (see below for COI requirements)
• Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

 

Tented food booths that DO NOT qualify as cottage foods-

• Arapahoe County Special Food Event License (Please note we are unable to accept special event licenses from any other county)
• City of Aurora tax license (commissary kitchen, bakery, snack vendor etc). or free one-day event tax license (see below for more information)
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Aurora as additionally insured (see below for COI requirements)
• Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

Tented food booths that DO qualify as cottage foods-

• City of Aurora Tax license (commissary kitchen, bakery, snack vendor etc). OR free one-day event tax license
• Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Aurora as additionally insured (see below for COI requirements)
• Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

Please see the Related Files section for examples of each of the required documents. Links to apply for the necessary licenses are available in the Food Vendor Required Documentation file.

 An optional virtual vendor orientation will be held prior to the event. A meeting link will be sent out to all approved vendors prior to the meeting date. We highly encourage all approved vendors to attend this meeting as we will cover important event information at this time.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically

Thank you for your interest in the City of Aurora's Global Fest event!

 

Expected attendance for the event is 8,000+

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED AND PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO VENDORS SELLING HANDCRAFTED/CULTURAL GOODS.

 

Before submitting your application please gather the following documentation:

-City of Aurora Tax License

-Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below fore more information)

 

If you do not have a City tax license you can apply for a FREE one day event license at- https://aurorataxportal.gentaxcpc.net/tap/_/#1
(see below for detailed instructions)

 

An optional virtual vendor orientation will be held prior to the event. A meeting link will be sent out to all approved vendors prior to the meeting date. We highly encourage all approved vendors to attend this meeting as we will cover important event information at this time.

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Aurora's Global Fest event!

 

Expected attendance is 8,000+

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDEPENDENT AND LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO THE AURORA/DENVER METRO AREA.

 

Before submitting your application please gather the following documentation- 
 
-Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)
-Proof of non-profit status if applying for discounted pricing
 
 An optional virtual vendor orientation will be held prior to the event. We highly encourage all approved vendors to attend this meeting as we will cover important event information at this time.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Aurora's Global Fest event!

 

Expected attendance for the event is 8,000+

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR AUTHORS OF PUBLISHED WORKS.

 

Before submitting your application please gather the following documentation:

-City of Aurora Tax License

-Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below fore more information)

 

If you do not have a City tax license you can apply for a FREE one day event license at- https://aurorataxportal.gentaxcpc.net/tap/_/#1
(see below for detailed instructions)

 

An optional virtual vendor orientation will be held prior to the event. A meeting link will be sent out to all approved vendors prior to the meeting date. We highly encourage all approved vendors to attend this meeting as we will cover important event information at this time.

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

VOLUNTEERS MUST APPLY ON THE CITY OF AURORA WEBSITE. Please visit https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/507/opp_details/13081 Now in its 12th year, the city of Aurora's Global Fest continues to celebrate its diverse cultures and communities that call Aurora home. It is a celebration of diversity and inclusion, and a great summer multicultural experience. Invite your friends and family to join you for this incredible volunteer experience. We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of event related tasks including checking-in fellow volunteers and entertainers, assisting with the Parade of Nations, event set-up and breakdown and more!