RULES & REGULATIONS – APPLICATION INFORMATION (2026)
Please read through all the items listed below carefully. Applicants MUST initial, sign, and date at the end and agree to ALL in order to be considered for the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival.

Booth Space – Allotment and Placement
I understand that:

The 2026 Palisade Peach Festival WILL BE a “Juried Festival” and space is limited. Vendor selection for the Palisade Peach Festival is a juried process. Priority will be given to vendors who are (1) current Palisade Chamber of Commerce members in good standing and (2) those whose products align with the spirit of the festival by incorporating a peach theme. While we welcome a diverse range of vendors, we encourage applicants to showcase creative, peach-inspired offerings that celebrate our region’s agricultural heritage.

If I am not accepted, my fees will be returned to me in full. Booth space is reserved for retail sales only. Informational booths are available to Festival Sponsors only. For sponsorship information, please email events@palisadecoc.com.

Booth space is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, as is electricity. I may request a specific location; however, the space I request cannot be guaranteed, and last year's space will not be automatically granted. All assigned vendor spaces are final and cannot be changed. WE WILL NOT SWITCH VENDORS AROUND.

All sales items require pre-approval. I may only sell items that have been approved by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce. If I sell unapproved items, my booth may be shut down, my booth fee will NOT be refunded, and I may lose the privilege of participating in future Chamber events.

Electrical Access
I understand that electricity is limited. I only get ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET, which cannot be used unless paid for prior to the event. Even with payment, electrical access is first-come, first-served.

I am responsible for providing my own HEAVY-DUTY 100 ft. electrical cord.

Sales Tax – State of Colorado
I am responsible for paying all applicable taxes to the State of Colorado.
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce will provide the State with a list of all vendors participating in the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival.
I will have my Special Event Sales Tax License with me at the festival.

Booth Info, Decorations, Open Flame, Awnings, “Guy Wires,” & Trailer Tongues
Decorating my booth is encouraged. Decorations, awnings, guy wires, and trailer tongues may extend no more than one (1) foot beyond my assigned space.

I understand that open flames underneath tents are NOT permitted (special permitting may be required).

Booth setup is Friday, August 21, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM and must be complete by 2:00 PM.

I am allowed 30 minutes for unloading. No vehicles are allowed on the grass after 2:00 PM.

Failure to check in by 1:00 PM on Friday may result in loss of booth space unless prior arrangements have been approved.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ARRIVE ON TIME.

Booth Photos
I have submitted photos of my booth with my application.

Photo Release
I agree to waive all rights to any photos or images taken of me and my booth during the 2026 Peach Festival. These images may be used by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce for promotional purposes.

Wristbands & Parking
I will receive 5 wristbands, and all workers must be wristbanded before arriving at the festival.
Additional vendor wristbands: $5 before the festival.
Wristbands purchased at the festival: $20 each.

I will receive 1 parking pass. One additional pass may be purchased for $20 before the festival. NO PARKING PASSES WILL BE SOLD AT THE FESTIVAL.

Vendors may use one parking spot in designated vendor parking. All other vehicles must park in the overflow vendor lot on the NW end of attendee parking or in designated offsite lots. Free shuttle service is available from auxiliary parking lots.

Pets
NO PETS are allowed on festival grounds.

 

Prohibited Items
I understand that under no circumstances may the following items be sold at the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival:

• Alcohol
• Tobacco products or paraphernalia
• Laser lights

NO SMOKING ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS.

NO on-site camping. Please make overnight lodging arrangements well in advance as we will not be able to allow you to stay onsite overnight per Town of Palisade ordinance.

Refunds
I will receive a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee, for cancellations made before May 1, 2026.
After that date: NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Electrical Access (Additional Details)
I understand I am entitled to only ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET, which cannot be used unless paid for prior to the event. Even with payment, access remains first-come, first-served.

I am responsible for bringing a HEAVY-DUTY 100 ft. cord and any needed adaptors. If unsure, I will contact KOSI Events.

The Palisade Peach Festival is not liable for power outages and strongly recommends that I bring a backup power source.

Deposit Fee
A refundable $150 deposit is required to secure participation. This ensures compliance with event policies and proper booth cleanup. The deposit will be returned after the festival upon verification that all requirements are met. Refunds will be processed on August 25, 2026. Refunds may take up to 10 business days to process back to your account. Please email admin@palisadecoc.com if you do not receive your refund by September 9, 2026.

Payment
Payment in full must be submitted at the time of application via Square using the JotForm vendor portal.

Agreement
I hereby apply for booth rental at the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival. I have read this packet in its entirety and understand all provisions. I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival and the codes and laws of the Town of Palisade.

I understand that I will be removed from the festival without refund if I violate any rules. I release and hold harmless the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival, the Town of Palisade, and associated entities from all liability including—but not limited to— theft, personal injury, death, or property damage resulting from acts or omissions by any vendor, its agents or employees, or natural disaster.

I understand that this application does not guarantee a booth space and that fees will be refunded if I am not selected. Acceptance does not guarantee minimum sales.

I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND UNDERSTAND THEM CLEARLY.

The following measurements must be accurate for your setup. Inaccurate measurement may result in removal from the festival. Please be sure to include the trailer tongue in your measurements. 

The size of space is limited up to 10ft x 25ft.

EACH 120V/20-amp receptacle fee is $55 plus your booth space fee. 220V is $100 for one 50 amp plug each. Additional plugs are $50. Generators are allowed as long as they are respectfully quiet. Vendors must bring their own electric cords, booth lighting, pigtails, and tent weigh-downs (water, sand, etc those vendors requiring 220-volt service also need to bring a 50-amp twist lock). Please make sure you're prepared for any electrical issues that may occur.

Food Truck Vendors

To be considered, please include the following with your application:

• A copy of your menu, which must feature farm-fresh and peach-focused items.
• Photos of your booth space set up and/or trailer.
• The dimensions of your trailer/truck hookup.

Important Guidelines:

• Special menu, with complete peach focus, is required. You may be denied if committee feels your menu does not have enough Peach offerings to be considered for the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival.
• Some menu items may be limited to a specific number of vendors, determined on a first-come, first-served basis by the Peach Festival Committee.
• Trailers must be unhooked from trucks during the festival and securely chalked using approved methods.
• Vendors must bring 110v adapters in case of power outages during the event.
• Specify where your food truck will serve from: the driver’s side, passenger’s side, or rear.

Disclaimer: 

The Palisade Peach Festival Committee reserves the right to deny applications if any of the following conditions are not met.

• The menu is not farm-fresh and peach-focused.
• Dimensions of the trailer/truck hookup are not provided.
• Current licensing is not submitted.
• The service side of the food truck (driver’s side, passenger’s side, or rear) is not specified.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE INCLUDED OR APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED

Submit Completed Application using this online platform (JotForm).

RULES & REGULATIONS – APPLICATION INFORMATION (2026)
Please read through all the items listed below carefully. Applicants MUST initial, sign, and date at the end and agree to ALL in order to be considered for the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival.

Booth Space – Allotment and Placement
I understand that:

The 2026 Palisade Peach Festival WILL BE a “Juried Festival” and space is limited. Vendor selection for the Palisade Peach Festival is a juried process. Priority will be given to vendors who are (1) current Palisade Chamber of Commerce members in good standing and (2) those whose products align with the spirit of the festival by incorporating a peach theme. While we welcome a diverse range of vendors, we encourage applicants to showcase creative, peach-inspired offerings that celebrate our region’s agricultural heritage.

If I am not accepted, my fees will be returned to me in full. Booth space is reserved for retail sales only. Informational booths are available to Festival Sponsors only. For sponsorship information, please email events@palisadecoc.com.

Booth space is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, as is electricity. I may request a specific location; however, the space I request cannot be guaranteed, and last year's space will not be automatically granted. All assigned vendor spaces are final and cannot be changed. WE WILL NOT SWITCH VENDORS AROUND.

All sales items require pre-approval. I may only sell items that have been approved by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce. If I sell unapproved items, my booth may be shut down, my booth fee will NOT be refunded, and I may lose the privilege of participating in future Chamber events.

Electrical Access
I understand that electricity is limited. I only get ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET, which cannot be used unless paid for prior to the event. Even with payment, electrical access is first-come, first-served.

I am responsible for providing my own HEAVY-DUTY 100 ft. electrical cord.

Sales Tax – State of Colorado
I am responsible for paying all applicable taxes to the State of Colorado.
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce will provide the State with a list of all vendors participating in the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival.
I will have my Special Event Sales Tax License with me at the festival.

Booth Info, Decorations, Open Flame, Awnings, “Guy Wires,” & Trailer Tongues
Decorating my booth is encouraged. Decorations, awnings, guy wires, and trailer tongues may extend no more than one (1) foot beyond my assigned space.

I understand that open flames underneath tents are NOT permitted (special permitting may be required).

Booth setup is Friday, August 21, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM and must be complete by 2:00 PM.

I am allowed 30 minutes for unloading. No vehicles are allowed on the grass after 2:00 PM.

Failure to check in by 1:00 PM on Friday may result in loss of booth space unless prior arrangements have been approved.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ARRIVE ON TIME.

 

Application Process

Upon acceptance by the Peach Festival Committee, food vendors (including cottage food vendors) must have a qualified concessionaire status through the process administered by the City of Grand Junction Parks Administration in collaboration with The Festival and the Mesa County Health Department. Application may be found at www.gjcity.org

Concessionaire Information

Food vendors must be qualified no later than May 1, prior to the event, and submit your Mesa County Health approval letter. Vendors must also pay the Palisade Special Event License fee if applicable.

Payment:

Full payment is required with this application.  The Palisade Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse any vendor. Insufficient funds will automatically disqualify your booth.

Deposit Fee:
A refundable deposit of $150 is required to secure your participation in the festival. This deposit ensures compliance with event policies and proper booth cleanup. The deposit will be returned after the festival concludes and upon verification that all requirements have been met. Refunds will be processed on August 25th, 2026.

Refund Policy:

A $50 office fee will be charged for any cancellations made after receiving payment. No refunds for cancellations will be made after May 1, 2026.
Anyone not accepted by our selection committee will be notified and refunded the full amount or their application and deposit within 10 days of denial of application.

 

What We Provide:

The Palisade Peach Festival provides a 10' X 10' or 10' X 20' booth space. One-foot spacing is allowed in between vendors. Electrical boxes capable of 4- 20-amp voltage are provided for a fee. One electrical spot is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Extra fees for 220V. See Booth Space form. The vendor is responsible for the tent, signs, equipment, tables, chairs, electric cords, booth lighting, and pigtails as well as tent weigh-downs, etc. No tent staking is allowed. If vendors use more electricity than requested, fees will be collected immediately. Ice is available for purchase from the bar for $5/bag 

Electrical Access:
I understand that electricity is limited and that I am entitled to ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET, which cannot be used unless it has been paid for prior to the event. I acknowledge that, even with payment, electrical access is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. I am responsible for bringing my own HEAVY-DUTY electrical cord of at least 100 feet and any necessary adaptors. If I am unsure about the correct adaptors, I will contact the festival coordinators (KOSI Events) to confirm.

Trash & Water:

The Town of Palisade reserves the right to assess clean-up fees and fines. No grease or greywater is to be poured onto the ground. Anyone found doing this will be asked to leave the event and the deposit will be forfeited. A greywater disposal tank will be available at the venue. Boxes must be broken down and laid neatly behind the booth space to be periodically collected by our Green Team. Water will be available on the venue via in-ground water spigots and must be self-contained in vendor set-up including any applicable hand washing stations. Please bring appropriate hoses, hose connections, and transport buckets. DO NOT LEAVE BEHIND OILS OR GREASE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF GREYWATER ANYWHERE OTHER THAN IN THE GREYWATER DISPOSAL TANK. YOU WILL LOSE DEPOSIT. 

I am submitting complete payment, including a separate depost, with submission of this form. I hereby apply for booth rental at the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival. I have read this packet in its entirety and understand all provisions. I understand and comply with the conditions set forth and agree to the rules and regulations of the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival and the codes and laws of the Town of Palisade. I understand I will be immediately removed from the Peach Festival without a refund if I violate any rules or regulations. I release and hold harmless the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival Committee, the Town of Palisade, and associated entities from all liability including, but not limited to, theft, personal injury, death to persons, or damage to property resulting from acts or omissions by any vendor, its agents or employees, and natural disaster. I understand that this application does not guarantee a space at the festival and that my money will be deposited upon submission of this application.

I understand that this application does not guarantee a booth space and that fees will be refunded if I am not selected. Acceptance does not guarantee minimum sales.

I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND UNDERSTAND THEM CLEARLY.