Clone of 2026 Food Booth Vendor Application Form

2026 Santa Fe Indian Market Drink/Snack Vendor Application

Application Window closes Monday,June 15th, 2026 5:00 PM MST
Name

First NameLast Name
Business Name
Vendor Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Vendor Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Vendor E-mail
Tribal Affiliation*
* Certificate of Indian Blood

Please submit ONE COPY of your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)/Secured Certificate of Indian Status card (CIS) with your application, as a U.S or Canadian Federally recognized tribe.
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How many years have you been in business as a snack vendor?
References Required:

Please list the three (3) largest events (other than Indian Market) in which you participated as a Drink/Snack Vendor since 2019. Preferably events that have taken place in the city where codes for food vending were required, other than on reservations or private property.
1. Event Name:
Reference Name:
Reference Phone #:
Date:
No. of Years:
2. Event Name:
Reference Name:
Reference Phone #:
Date:
No. of Years:
3. Event Name:
Reference Name:
Reference Phone #:
Date:
No. of Years:

General Information

Santa Fe Indian Market Dates & Times

The 2026 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market begins on Saturday, August 15th and ends on Sunday, August 16th at the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets. Drink/Snack Vendors are required to sell both days of Indian Market and only during the official Indian Market hours of:

Saturday August 15th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday August 16th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fees

Application fee of $25.00 is due when applying. Upon acceptance to participate, a non-refundable fee of $1,500.00 is to be payed in two installments; the 1st payment of $750.00 is due by July 8th, 2026 and the 2nd payment of $750.00 is due by August 5th, 2026.

An additional $200 cleaning deposit is also due with the second installment of your fee. Our SWAIA logistics coordinator, Artist Services Manager, or Executive Director will sign off that your vending area is sufficiently clean and the deposit will be returned within 3 weeks after Indian Market.

*Eligibility

Individuals of American Indian descent who can provide official documentation from a U.S. federally recognized tribe or a First Nations of Canada community are eligible to apply as an Indian Market food vendor. Applicants must also provide a valid New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) number as part of the application process.
NM GRT#
Booth Assignments:

All applicants will be notified of their status in June. If selected, you will be required to:
- Sign the Code of Conduct (provided by SWAIA).
- Attend the mandatory Food Vendors Meeting (July 17th, 2026 at 4PM via Zoom)
- Provide SWAIA with a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and the City of Santa Fe.
- Fulfill payment schedule; $750.00 to be paid on July 8th, 2026, $750.00 plus a $200 cleaning deposit to be paid by August 5th, 2026.
- Meet ALL NMED Temporary Food Establishment(TFE) requirements and permits
Booth Spaces & Locations:

All Vendors will be notified about their location when selection is made by June 2026. If selected, as a participant, all vendors must comply with SWAIA rules, the City of Santa Fe fire codes and guidelines for food vending, and the New Mexico State Environmental regulations.

Criteria:
1. Please provide a complete list of all food menu items you plan to sell, including pricing for each item. For every item listed, specify whether it is manufactured or produced by you or by another source. If any products are made by a third party, include the name of the product and the producer.:
2. Please provide a complete list of all beverage menu items you plan to sell, including pricing for each item. No glass bottles or containers are allowed. For every item listed, specify whether it is manufactured or produced by you or by another source. If any beverages are made by a third party, include the name of the producer.:
3. Supply a legible sketch or layout of your booth space*. Keep in mind your space is 10x10 feet. You are responsible for your own canopy or tent.

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4. In your own words, please describe your food or snack production process and the sources of your ingredients or products. You will need to contact the New Mexico Environment Department regarding a Temporary Food Establishment Permit (TFE); the final determination of whether this permit is required will be made by the New Mexico Environment Department.:
5. In your words, please describe how you will handle trash removal at you booth. Trash must NOT be in view of the customers during the event:
7. How many staff members will working in your booth?
*Please note that no power source will be available on-site. Generators are not permitted unless they are battery powered.

Application Fee Payment

2026 SFIM Snack/Drink Vendor Application Fee$25.00

Total $0.00

Credit Card

NM GRT#
*NO SUBLETTING OF SPACE ALLOWED. FOOD VENDORS MUST COMPLY WITH NM STATE AND CITY REGULATIONS ON FOOD HANDLING SAFETY AND SALES. If you have any questions about these regualtions, call the New Mexico Environment Department in Santa Fe at (505) 827- 1840 or visit:

www.nmenv.state.nm.us/fod/food_program/regulations.html
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2026 Santa Fe Indian Market Drink/Snack Vendor Application

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