Original Handcrafted Merchandise: Every craft product must be handmade or designed directly by the participating vendor. Mass-produced commercial merchandise, retail buy-and-sell goods, and pre-owned inventory are strictly barred. Manufactured goods that feature personal artistic additions will be evaluated under the decorative arts category.
On-Site Vendor Presence: The approved artisan or maker must staff their designated booth throughout the event in North Texas. Third-party stand-ins or unauthorized sales proxies will not be admitted.
Shared Booth Policy: Multiple vendors collaborating within a single footprint will be assessed an additional $50.00 registration fee per creator. Each individual participant must submit separate portfolio work for committee review and appear on the master application.
Food & Beverage Exclusivity: Food truck and concession footprints differ by site configuration. Our culinary team actively regulates menu overlaps to prevent vendor competition and ensure diverse dining options.
Strict Zero Glass Policy: Absolutely no glass bottles, glass drinkware, or glass serving containers are permitted on the festival grounds. All items must be served in recyclable, compostable, or approved paper/plastic containers.
Texas Health & Insurance: Food vendors must hold a valid Texas Food Handler or Certified Food Protection Manager certificate, obtain the applicable local jurisdiction Temporary Food Establishment Permit, and provide a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance naming the event as additional insured.
Original Handcrafted Merchandise: Every craft product must be handmade or designed directly by the participating vendor. Mass-produced commercial merchandise, retail buy-and-sell goods, and pre-owned inventory are strictly barred. Manufactured goods that feature personal artistic additions will be evaluated under the decorative arts category.
On-Site Vendor Presence: The approved artisan or maker must staff their designated booth throughout the event at The Kennedy Fiesta Park in Tucson. Third-party stand-ins or unauthorized sales proxies will not be admitted.
Shared Booth Policy: Multiple vendors collaborating within a single footprint will be assessed an additional $50.00 registration fee per creator. Each individual participant must submit separate portfolio work for committee review and appear on the master application.
Food & Beverage Exclusivity: Concession and food truck footprints at The Kennedy Fiesta Park are curated to regulate menu overlaps, prevent excessive vendor competition, and offer attendees diverse culinary choices.
Strict Zero Glass Policy: Absolutely no glass bottles, glass drinkware, or glass serving containers are permitted on the festival grounds. All items must be served in recyclable, compostable, or approved paper/plastic containers.
Pima County Arizona Health & Insurance: Food vendors must hold a valid Arizona Food Handler card or Certified Food Protection Manager credential, obtain a Pima County Health Department Temporary Food Establishment Permit, and provide a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance naming The Festival of Youth and The Kennedy Fiesta Park as additional insured.