CRITERIA FOR VENDOR ACCEPTANCE 

PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL – JULY 18, 2026 

1. This is a family-oriented event. Only businesses and organizations that produce/exhibit/sell
books and related publishing services promoting literacy and positive personal growth
activities in Arizona will be accepted.

2. The cost per vendor table is $90. As applicable, a table 8 ft. in length with 2 chairs will be
provided. Exhibitors may bring their own table coverings. Advertising, signs and banners no
more than two feet tall may be placed on tabletops or taped to the front of the table. No standing
banners in the middle of the room.

3. Each vendor is responsible for following all state and local policies regarding business
licensing and collecting and remitting sales tax.

4. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors will be notified of acceptance by May 31, 2026.

5. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vendors will be allowed to set up their tables at 7:30
a.m. and are expected to stay until the close of the festival at 2:30 p.m.

6. Vendors are encouraged to promote their participation via social media platforms and other
marketing strategies.

7. As applicable, vendors are required to provide a copy of a current certificate of insurance, a
Town of Payson Business License.

Ad Requirements and fee structure for the Print Program:

  • Full Page Interior: 7.75 inches high x 4.75 inches wide (vertical only): $100
  • Half Page Interior: 3.75 inches high x 4.75 inches wide (vertical only): $50
  • Full Page Inside Front Cover (color) – $225
  • Full Page Inside Back Cover (color) – $200
  • Full Page Back Cover (color) – $250

Submit “camera ready” 300-dpi digital ad file in jpg, png, pdf, or tiff format by April 30, 2026 to: info@paysonbookfestival.org

Please download and print the Vendor Criteria Infomation, Application, and Advertising Specs 2026

 

Payment:

Please print and complete the application below. Mail your completed application, check payable to Payson Book Festival (PBF) along with documents required per item 7 above to: Payson Book Festival, PO Box 1495, Payson, AZ 85547. Checks will be cashed upon acceptance.

OR

Fill out the Form Below and Pay via PayPal

Vendor Criteria and Application 2026

Payson Book Festival Vendor App 2026

Name of Contact Person(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Please note: The vendor locations are in the Ballroom of the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. The number of vendors is limited. Locations will be assigned.

Legal

Guidelines.(Required)
I have read the Payson Book Festival Guidelines.
Consent(Required)
Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Consent(Required)
Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Purchase Details

One 8-foot table at the Payson Book Festival(Required)
Please enter a number from 1 to 1.

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