The Taco Fest at Salt River Fields

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR TACO VENDORS ONLY

Welcome to the 2025 Taco Fest! Please read through the the following information and let us know if you have any questions prior to submitting. 

The 2025 festival will take place on Saturday, October 18th from 11am-7pm & Sunday, October 19th from 11am-6pm.

MENU REQUIREMENTS (IMPORTANT)

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR TACO VENDORS ONLY.

IF YOUR MENU DOES NOT HAVE TACOS, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

​- All taco vendors must offer single / ala carte tacos throughout the duration of the event.
- At least 1 single taco must be priced at $4 or less. Expect to sell mostly single tacos.
- You may also submit side dishes and other menu items for review by festival organizers. (ex: nachos, quesadillas)

-No beverage sales. Beverage sales are restricted and menus that are submitted with beverages will be rejected. Taco Vendors cannot sell beverages of any kind.

SALES

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

MARKETING

-Taco vendors will be included in a multitude of festival marketing efforts including a photo/listing on the festival website, custom social media posts and more. 

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

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE VENDOR FEE IN FULL.

THIS FEE IS 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. 

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR DESSERT VENDORS & SPECIALTY N/A BEVERAGE VENDORS ONLY.  PLEASE READ MENU REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Welcome to the 2025 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 Dessert/Beverage Vendors are required to participate throughout the duration of the event on both days.

MENU REQUIREMENTS (IMPORTANT!)

All vendors keep 100% of their sales and are responsible for providing and managing their own POS. There are 3 categories to choose from, depending on what items you would like to sell.

OPTION 1:

DESSERTS ONLY VENDOR 

$850 BASE FEE

ACCEPTED MENU ITEMS:

-Ice Cream / Gelato
-Shaved Ice / Sno Cones / Popsicles
-Churros / Funnel Cakes
-Fresh / Frozen Fruit Desserts

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

*NO BEVERAGE SALES OF ANY KIND

OPTION 2:

SPECIALTY BEVERAGE VENDOR ONLY

(NON-ALCOHOLIC SPECIALTY BEVERAGE SALES ONLY)

$1,200 BASE FEE

ACCEPTED MENU ITEMS:

-Fresh Lemonade & Fresh Juices

-Agua Frescas 

-Coffee Drinks

-Tea Drinks

*NO FOOD SALES FOR THIS CATEGORY

*NO SODA, WATER OR ENERGY DRINK SALES

*NO BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGES

OPTION 3:

SPECIALTY BEVERAGE & DESSERT VENDOR

$1,500 BASE FEE

ACCEPTED MENU ITEMS:

-Ice Cream / Gelato
-Shaved Ice / Sno Cones / Popsicles
-Churros / Funnel Cakes
-Fresh / Frozen Fruit Desserts

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

AND

-Lemonade & Fresh Juices

-Agua Frescas 

-Coffee & Tea Drinks

*NO SODA, WATER OR ENERGY DRINK SALES

*NO BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGES

​

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.

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE VENDOR FEE IN FULL.

THIS FEE IS 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. 

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR MARKET VENDORS ONLY.  PLEASE READ MENU REQUIREMENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Welcome to the 2025 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 include:

-Non-perishable, commercially packaged food items
-Artwork & Crafts

-Jewelry, Clothing, Kitchen Utensils, Decor

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

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE VENDOR FEE IN FULL.

THIS FEE IS 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. 

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 approx. 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 18th

12pm-4pm on Sunday, October 19th

VIP AREA EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 

1,000-1,500 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 September 1st. 

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
-Tabletop Brand Sign
-Listing on Event Website & Other Marketing Materials

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 214 E. Roosevelt St.Phoenix, AZ 85004