Vendor Applications
Thank you for your interest in presenting your artwork, wares, food, or services at the 2025 Moab Folk Festival.
Applications for 2025 will open in April -
please check back then for updates.
Questions? Email emily@moabfolkfestival.com
General Vendor Booth Applicants
To apply to be a vendor, please submit the following Vendor application and vendor fee ($140 per 10x10 booth space).
If you prefer a paper application, please email us at: emily@moabfolkfestival.com
General Vendor Information
• The cost for a booth is $140.00. No additional commission charges will be levied. Local vendors (those based in Grand County) and Non Profits can apply for a fee waiver on the next page of this application.
• EARLY BIRD DEADLINE for applications is May 8, 2024. Decisions will be made by June 3, 2024.
• STANDARD DEADLINE for applications is August 1, 2024. Decisions will be made by August 15, 2024.
• Cancellations after October 1, 2024 will not be eligible for a refund.
•All booths are 10’x10’, no structure, covering or electricity is provided. The construction of booths, building materials and display space are left up to the exhibitor’s creativity with the exception that no blue tarps, as part of the display, are allowed. All building materials are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
• Exhibitors are responsible for set-up, take-down and attending to their own booths.
• Exhibitors must have a legitimate system to secure tents in case of wind. Water, Sand or blocks. Stakes are not permitted in the ballpark. This will be checked.
• Booth set-up times are 10 AM- 5PM on Friday, November 1st, 7AM-9AM Saturday, November 2nd, and 7AM-9AM Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.
• Sales times are 10:00 AM to 4:30PM or until over on Saturday 11/2 and Sunday 11/3.
• Booth tear-down is between 6PM & 8PM Sunday, November 3, 2024 (or end of last performance/not before).
• Exhibitors are limited to 2 persons per booth. Additional exhibitor/vendor passes must be purchased. Please call festival office (435-260-1756) to make arrangements in advance of event.
• Security will be provided Saturday night. However, exhibitors will not hold the Moab Folk Festival, Friends of the Moab Folk Festival, the City of Moab, Grand County, the Festival Sponsors or their principles responsible for any and all liability or claims thereof as a result of participation in this event. This is including, but not limited to theft, damage, loss of product or display facilities, personal injury, strike or act of God.
• Weather is usually great this time of year. However, be prepared as sun, rain, snow and wind could happen! This event is RAIN or SHINE. We will not make refunds due to bad weather.
• For those without a Utah State Tax License, a temporary license will be issued at no cost. The tax rate in Moab is 8.85%. The exhibitors are responsible for reporting sales from the show directly to the Utah State Tax Commission.
• Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. However, filling out the following application in no way guarantees space. Friends of the Moab Folk Festival and the Moab Folk Festival reserve the right to refuse space to anyone we deem inappropriate for the festival.
• To assist us, please include photos or a basic description and background information about your product.
• Products that compete with Festival performers’ products or unauthorized, unofficial Moab Folk Festival merchandise are not allowed. No exceptions.
As of August 1, general/artist vendor applications for 2024 are currently closed.
Food Vendor Applicants
To apply to be a food vendor, please submit the following Food Vendor application.
If you prefer a paper application, please email us at: emily@moabfolkfestival.com
You must also submit a Temporary Food Service Permit form to the SE Utah Health Department, included at the bottom of the page.
Food Vendor Information
• No additional commission charges will be levied. Food vendors are expected to provide 5 complimentary meals per day for staff over the Festival weekend.
• EARLY BIRD DEADLINE for applications is May 8, 2024. Decisions will be made by June 3, 2024.
• STANDARD DEADLINE for applications is August 1, 2024. Decisions will be made by August 15, 2024.
• Cancellations after October 1, 2024 will not be eligible for a refund.
• Booth/Food Truck size must be specified and approved before acceptance. The construction of booths, building materials and display space are left up to the exhibitor’s creativity with the exception that no blue tarps, as part of the display, are allowed. All building materials are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
• Electrical needs must be specified and approved. Extension cords are not provided, and overnight power supply is not guaranteed. If you need overnight power, having your own back up source is recommended.
• We ask that our food vendors use compostable products. If this is not possible for you, please reach out to us and we can help with a solution.
• Exhibitors are responsible for set-up, take-down and attending to their own booths.
• Exhibitors must have a legitimate system to secure tents in case of wind. Water, Sand or blocks. Stakes are not permitted in the ballpark. This will be checked.
• Booth set-up times are 10 AM- 5PM on Friday, November 1st, 7AM-9AM Saturday, November 2nd, and 7AM-9AM Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
• Sales times are 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM (or until over) Saturday 11/2 and Sunday 11/3.
• Booth tear-down is between 6PM-8PM Sunday, November 3, 2024 (or end of last performance/not before).
• Exhibitors are limited to 2 persons per booth. If you require additional staff, please call festival office (435-260-1756) to make arrangements in advance of event.
• Security will be provided Saturday night. However, exhibitors will not hold the Moab Folk Festival, Friends of the Moab Folk Festival, the City of Moab, Grand County, the Festival Sponsors or their principles responsible for any and all liability or claims thereof as a result of participation in this event. This is including, but not limited to theft, damage, loss of product or display facilities, personal injury, strike or act of God.
• Weather is usually great this time of year. However, be prepared as sun, rain, snow and wind could happen! This event is RAIN or SHINE. We will not make refunds due to bad weather.
• For those without a Utah State Tax License, a temporary one will be issued at no cost. The tax rate in Moab is 9.85%; the exhibitors are responsible for reporting sales from the show directly to the Utah State Tax Commission.
• Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. However, filling out the following application in no way guarantees space. Friends of the Moab Folk Festival and the Moab Folk Festival reserve the right to refuse space to anyone we deem inappropriate for the festival.
• To assist us, please include photos, menus or a basic description and background information about your food.
Send the Food Service Permit Application and fee to the SE Utah Health Dept:
orogers@utah.gov
SE Utah Health Dept.
575 S. Kane Creek Blvd
Moab UT, 84532.
If more information is needed, call: 435-259-5602