Non-Food Vendors
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As the largest event in the state and with a 23-day run, we are the ultimate event at which to market your products or advertise your services.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are so glad you are interested in being a part of the Arizona State Fair! We understand that you may have some questions and are happy to provide information about the Arizona State Fair vendor programs.
Here is a list of frequently asked questions. If you don’t see your question(s) answered here, please give us a call at 602-257-7110 or email us directly at [email protected].
Both commercial vendors and concessionaires (food vendors) must go through an application process to be considered for a spot at the Arizona State Fair. The list below outlines the application process for both commercial vendors and concessionaires.
- Payment of non-refundable application fee (for commercial (non-food) vendors only).
- Submission of a completed online application here (for concessionaires) or here (for commercial vendors).
- Submission of a menu (for concessionaires), or complete product line (for commercial vendors).
- Submission of photos of trailer/booth, submitted either in your application or by email to [email protected].
- *Applicants will receive an email notification when the application has been approved or denied by the Commercial Sales Department. For the fastest response to status inquiries please send an email to [email protected]. The application is for selection consideration only and does not constitute a contractual agreement between the Arizona State Fair and the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be processed or considered.
The 2026 Arizona State Fair will be open from October 1 through November1. Opening day is a THURSDAY. We are closed Mondays-Wednesdays.
In order to provide Fair guests with the best experience, all food and non-food vendors are required to be onsite and fully staffed for all 20 days of the Fair. Stands/booths must be open for operation during Fair business hours as designated in the Commercial Vendor Handbook. Stands/booths left unattended or that appear closed for business during open hours of the Fair will be considered to be non-compliant with ASF vendor policies.
Load in: Commercial vendor load-in will begin the Tuesday prior to the opening of the Fair.
Shopping Pavilion load-in hours:
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- Tuesday, September 29 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 30 from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Load-in and setup for all Commercial vendors must be finished by 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 30. Opening day is Thursday, October 1 and all exhibits must be ready for business when the Fair opens to the public at 12 Noon.
Load-Out: Vendors must remain open for business on the last day of the Fair until the Fair officially closes.
For indoor vendors only, load-out will begin at 10:00 PM on November 1 and end at 12:00 AM (midnight). No vehicles are allowed on the Fairgrounds until after the official close of the Fair and following the final safety sweep of the Fairgrounds by law enforcement. Once the final safety sweep is concluded, vendors will be notified by Fair staff that load-out may begin. The Fair is not responsible for any and all property left on the Fairgrounds after midnight on the closing night of the Fair.
The Shopping Pavilion will be open from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Monday, November 2 for load-out. The Arizona State Fair is not responsible for any property left on the Fairgrounds
The online application is most easily completed using a PC as smartphones may or may not support the application format.
Preference is given to exhibitors/booths/stands that have a professional, attractive display, and utilize modern, well-maintained equipment, as well as those stands/booths with height, color, eye appeal and that are highly visible.
Consideration of applications includes:
- Space availability
- Uniqueness and appeal of the product
- Fit with the Arizona State Fair program
- References and experience
Spaces are assigned by the Fair and factors that are considered include:
- Whether the stand is indoors or outdoors
- Menu/product mix in the surrounding area
- Product line appeal/novelty
- Booth/trailer appearance
- Available space
- Special requests for a location (every effort to fulfill special requests is made BUT spaces are limited)
All exhibitors must stay within their footprint at all times. Hawking during open hours is not permitted. Exhibitors found selling outside of their footprint will be considered non-compliant with ASF policies and may be charged for space used.
We encourage you to apply early as we do sell out of space. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received. However, we accept non-food vendor applications up until the opening day of the Fair as we may still have an opening for commercial vendors. We also maintain a waitlist.
Our selection process does take some time as each application is thoughtfully considered. You should expect to hear from us via email within a few weeks. If you would like to check on the status of your application, you may email [email protected] or call 602-257-7110.
ALL vendors are required to provide the Arizona Exposition & State Fair with a certificate of insurance before load-in. The insurance certificate needs to be a $1,000,000.00 General Liability policy with no less than a $2,000,000.00 Aggregate. The Additional Insured wording for the additional certificate holder should be as listed below:
The State of Arizona, individual members of the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board, the agents, servants, and employees of the Board and State are named as additional insured.
Please note: if you include the show name and show dates, the dates must include set-up dates and move-out dates with the additional insured wording.
The Arizona State Fair has specific requirements for approved point of sale (POS) systems, and audit reporting for concessionaires. Only POS systems that are compatible with the APEX auditing system enrollment are approved. At this time, only Clover POS systems integrate with APEX and only Clover POS systems are accepted by the Arizona State Fair. Please check out the Arizona State Fair POS requirements for concessions.
Commercial sales can use the POS of their choice.
One (1) 15-amp electrical outlet will be provided to all exhibitors inside the Shopping Pavilion. Electricity is an additional fee for outside vendors. You can find electric rates on the 2026 Commercial Outdoor Electric Rates.
Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs, table coverings and skirting. Convention Solutions & Innovations (CSI) is available for the rental of tables, chairs, carpeting, and any other dressing needs. CSI can be contacted directly at 602-923-0011.
Vendors are responsible for obtaining and securing tents for their booth space. Series 2000 or Pagoda-style tents are recommended.Pop-up tents are not allowed for outdoor vendors. Rental tent company contact information will be made available at a later date for the rental of tents and other related equipment. Rental tent inventory cannot be guaranteed and vendors are encouraged to place rental tent orders early.
RV spaces are limited. RV permits, reserved parking, and ground vehicle credentials will be available for online purchase for contracted vendors only. All new requests for RV spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis and are not guaranteed. If we cannot accommodate your request, we will refund your payment.
All vendors must obtain identification credentials for each employee working the Fair. Your credentials provide entry to the Fair for the duration of the Fair and free parking in the vendor parking lot. Credentials are not included with booth/license fee and must be purchased separately. Credentials are only available for online purchase through a link provided to contracted vendors.