VENDORS

Interested in vending at the Riverside Tamale Festival? 
Fill out the application below and submit it along with the health questionnaire for food vendors, a copy of your business license or sellers permit, a certificate of insurance naming the City of Riverside as an additional insured, and your check or money order for the booth fee.

If you prefer to pay with a credit card or cash, please note this in the email to [email protected]
*Food vendors- Also send a check for the refundable $200 cleaning deposit.

Download Application
An image of a woman ladling aguas frescas into a cup from inside a food vendor tent.
An image of a woman ladling aguas frescas into a cup from inside a food vendor tent.

VENDORS

Interested in vending at the Riverside Tamale Festival? 
Fill out the application below and submit it along with the health questionnaire for food vendors, a copy of your business license or sellers permit, a certificate of insurance naming the City of Riverside as an additional insured, and your check or money order for the booth fee.

If you prefer to pay with a credit card or cash, please note this in the email.
*Food vendors- Also send a check for the refundable $200 cleaning deposit.

Download Application

VENDOR BOOTH TYPES

  • Retail : Selling items or distributing information
  • Food : Selling food or drink
  • Artisan : Selling handmade items (ie jewelry, hair bows, etc.)  or most items sold are under $5. Subject to the Festival Manager’s decision.
  • Artist : Selling paintings, sketches, or watercolors
  • Non-profit: Can be retail or food. Must provide proof of non-profit status. 

* Food Vendors: Remember, 5′ of covered rear space is required for cooking equipment

A group of youth all in blue shirts stadning under white easy ups behind a sign that reads Volunteer Check-in

VOLUNTEER

Want to volunteer at the Riverside Tamale Festival and get a free pass to the rest of the festival? 
Here’s how it works, Complete the volunteer contract (and waiver if you’re under 17) and submit them as directed:

  • High school seniors: if you’re a high school senior, volunteer for the festival, work at least one 4-hour shift, and you’ll be eligible to apply for a scholarship
  • Non-profit Organizations: Gather a few firends or colleagues to volunteer together at the festival
  • Adults 18 and over: Come on down and volunteer! It’s a great way to give back and enjoy the festival. 
Application
Waiver
Application
Waiver
A group of youth all in blue shirts stadning under white easy ups behind a sign that reads Volunteer Check-in

VOLUNTEERS

Want to volunteer at the Riverside Tamale Festival and get a free pass to the rest of the festival? 
Here’s how it works, Complete the volunteer contract (and waiver if you’re under 17) and submit them as directed:

  • High school seniors: if you’re a high school senior, volunteer for the festival, work at least one 4-hour shift, and you’ll be eligible to apply for a scholarship
  • Non-profit Organizations: Gather a few firends or colleagues to volunteer together at the festival
  • Adults 18 and over: Come on down and volunteer! It’s a great way to give back and enjoy the festival. 
Application
Waiver

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TAMALE CONTEST

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