Festival hours this year are:

Saturday June 6th, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday June 7th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Check-in will begin on Friday, 530pm – 8pm for ALL vendors. Check in Saturday morning from 7am -10am After 10:00am, vendors will need to go to the information trailer at the north end of the park for check in.   

Please help the staff and be patient with the process.  Friday set up is encouraged; however, on Saturday booths must be set up, open and ready to go by 10:00 am. Booths must remain up through the entirety of the festival, for both days, and must not dismantle or be driving through the park until 4pm Sunday.

Please know that although you may be a local vendor or have participated in years past, we cannot guarantee that your application will be accepted. Any request to sell imported or retail items will be reviewed and left to the discretion of the committee regarding acceptance. Approved and Denied applications will be communicated accordingly.

 

ALL VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 15th, 2026.

 

Informational Booth Applications are due NO LATER than May 30th.

 

2026 RioFest VENDOR POLICIES 

Arts & Crafts Booths:

• ALL arts and crafts products should be handcrafted by the vendor.  Any request to sell imported or commercially manufactured items will be reviewed and left to the discretion of the committee regarding acceptance. There will be no guarantee of acceptance. 
• If you are a New Vendor, please describe and submit non-returnable photos of handmade items.  Applications will not be reviewed without description and photos of handmade items.
• If you are a Returning VENDOR, please describe your items and if you would like to display new items please describe and submit non-returnable photos of handmade items.  

Food Booths: 

• Please submit a detailed FOOD ITEM MENU INCLUDING PRICING with the application. 
• Applications will not be reviewed without a detailed FOOD ITEM MENU INCLUDING PRICING. 
• The FOOD ITEM MENU AND PRICING will be reviewed again during the festival.
• The committee reserves the right to ask you to adjust the menu. If you do not wish to make adjustments, your application may be declined.
• Licensing, insurance or public health certification must accompany the application. 719-589-6639
• Once the application is approved, food items may not be changed or added.    
• Previous year’s booth locations are not guaranteed.

Activity Booths: (Example: TRAIN, INFLATABLES, CLIMBING WALL etc.)

• ALL activities must provide a proposed price schedule for each activity.
• The committee reserves the right to decline applications based on type of activity, electricity needs or proposed price.
• Non-returnable photos of activities must be submitted with the application. 
• Booth fees are 15% of gross and are due at the time of break down on Sunday at the Information Trailer.
• We must receive your proof of insurance prior to SET UP of your activity. 
• Dependent on electrical needs, you may be required to supply a generator. 
• Fundraising Activities shall be limited and must be approved by the RioFest Committee before being initiated. 

Information Only Booths: (Including non-profits)

• May not have any items for sale. 
• Must submit a detailed description of the information you intend to display. 
• Commercial information booths are prohibited.

Electricity: 

• Electricity is mainly reserved for Food Booths.  
• For Arts & Crafts and Information Booths electricity is reserved as a first come, first serve basis as availability permits.
• You must provide your own electrical power cords.
• Electricity is not allowed for RVs and motor homes during festival hours.  

Water Hook-up

• Water hook-up is available as a first come, first serve basis as availability permits. 
• You must provide your own hoses and splitters. 

City Sales Tax:        

• You are responsible for collecting and reporting any tax as potentially required for your entity. Pay City of Alamosa sales tax at 2.5% at the information trailer before 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon if you do not already remit sales tax regularly as a licensed State business. We will submit transient vendor taxes to the State. 
• If taxes are not paid to the city, you are at risk of not attending future events. 
• You will be responsible to collect and report any other vendor taxes.
• Activity booths are exempt from city sales tax.

 

** ALL INFORMATION BOOTHS MUST SUBMIT A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION BEING PRESENTED OR HANDED OUT.  NO SALES ARE PERMITTED**

** ALL FOOD VENDORS MUST INCLUDE A DETAILED MENU AND PRICING EITHER ON THIS FORM OR ATTACHED. **

** ALL ACTIVITY BOOTHS MUST INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY AND PROPOSED PRICING. **

Important Things to Know: 

• RioFest cannot be held responsible for the sudden change in the weather.  Be prepared for all types of weather.  You are encouraged to bring umbrellas, awnings, tents and other provisions for shading, shelter from the sun, etc. The wind can be very strong at times. Prepare to weigh your tent poles down with something heavy. 
• Exhibitors are responsible to bring tables and chairs.
• Exhibitors and vendors will be allowed to camp in Cole Park during the festival ONLY. You WILL NOT be allowed to camp prior to Friday night or after Sunday night.  Though vandalism and theft issues have not been a problem in the past; you are ultimately responsible for all your equipment and valuables.  
• The Alamosa Police Department will be doing routine patrols for Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon.  Alamosa Mosquito Control will be spraying Friday and Saturday evening, we recommend you cover and/or protect all your items.
• We ask for your cooperation in taking care of Cole Park.  Please be aware of sprinkler heads when driving through the park.  
• Parking permits will be given out at registration and must be visible at all times.  At no time will you be able to block pathways or walkways. Vehicle ingress and egress is highly discouraged during festival hours; please plan accordingly. Please be aware of others' needs and work accordingly with your neighbor.
• We will try to accommodate all requests on placement in the park but are not guaranteed to be accepted.  Priorities will be given to requests relating to health needs, and first come first serve basis.