MCF 2025 Food Vendor Application

April 4-6 and 10-13, 2025


Applications will not be considered unless filled out completely. Before submitting, please read the Vendor Handbook and AESF Grease Trap Policy. Food permits must be current, and regulated grease traps are mandatory. Fire hoods, extinguishers, and grease traps will be inspected prior to fair opening for business. If you fail to have correct fire hood or grease trap equipment, you may be unable to operate.


You will be required to use a cash register and turn in digital reports or tapes.


Minimum guarantee will be requested at time of acceptance. YOUR SPACE AND LOCATION ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.


Food Vendor Rates:

  • 10 ft. or less - $950 minimum guarantee against 20%
  • 10.01 ft. or more - $1250 minimum guarantee against 20%

Single Food Vendor Rates:

  • 10 ft. or less - $500 minimum guarantee against 20%
  • 10.01 ft. or more - $750 minimum guarantee against 20%

   

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The number may be used for text notifications and alerts during the event. By providing this number, you are agreeing to receive text messages/alerts, and my be assessed fees by your cell service carrier.

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If you have not exhibited at the Maricopa County Fair in the past 2 fairs (2023 and/or 2024), please list three (3) references from other events. Include the name of the event, show manager's name, manager's email and manager's current phone number.

Booth Info

The rate for food spaces is based on service footage. It is important that you include counters, awnings, privacy rooms and hitch when calculating your size.


10 feet or less - $950 (minimum guarantee against 20%). 10.01 feet or more - $1250 (minimum guarantee against 20%).

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Include counters, awnings, privacy rooms, hitch, etc.

Include counters, awnings, privacy rooms, hitch, etc.

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MENU/PRODUCTS

Every item you would like to sell must be listed and must include the price. NOTE: All products for which you apply may not be approved.


Only the products listed on your contract, if you receive one, are authorized to be sold.


Any changes or additions must be approved in writing by Fair Management. *The Maricopa County Fair is proud to be a Coke Product Fair - only coke products may be sold.

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Please upload the following:

  • 3 (three) photos of your booth setup
  • A diagram of your booth that includes all awnings, counters, hitch, and privacy area
  • A copy of your menu including prices


If you have problems uploading, please email to vendors@maricopacountyfair.org. Applications received without photos, diagram, and complete menu will not be considered.

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We will offer a special $7 meal to our field trip participants on Friday, April 12th between 10am and 2pm. Would you like to participate in this promotion?

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Please list your field trip menu below (ex: hot dogs, fries, small drink)

ADMISSION CREDENTIALS

2 seasonal credentials are provided with space rent. Additional credentials may be purchased below, or at check-in.

$30 each    

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$5 each - Must be surrendered at gate upon arrival    

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AUTO PARKING

1 onsite parking permit is included with space rent. Additional parking permits may be purchased below, or at check-in.

$25 each

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$60 each - limited availability    

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RV PARKING

A limited number of RV spaces are available. Spaces will be assigned by management. (RV Parking includes 1 vehicle parking pass)

$430 each    

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Include extensions/slide outs. The fair is unable to guarantee use of slide outs.

STOCK TRUCKS

No camping allowed in stock truck spaces.

$75 each

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$125 each

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GOLF CARTS

Certificate of insurance required

$50 each

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INSURANCE

All contracted concessionaires/commercial vendors are required to provide product and general liability certificates of insurance for $1 million prior to setup. Workman's Compensation insurance is required for those not self-owned and operated. You may purchase event insurance through the fair below or provide your own upon acceptance.

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APPLICATION VERIFICATION

I affirm that I have read and understand the policies and practices outlined in the Maricopa County Fair Vendor Handbook.

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I affirm that I have read and understand the AESF Grease Trap Policy. Click here to access the AESF Grease Trap Policy

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Please type in your first and last name to confirm all of the above information is correct.