2026 Empanada Fest Vendor Info & Application
Vendor Applications are due
Friday, March 13, 2026
Selection date is
Monday, March 16, 2026
Health Department
All food vendors must obtain a one day special events permit with the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Food Vendor Application Fee
Each application submitted will subjected to a $50 non-refundable application fee. Deadline March 13th, 2026.
Food Vendor Fee
Food vendor fee $425 due March 20th, 2026.
Additional Festival Information
Empanada Fest will be responsible for the final selection of all food vendors, marketing announcements, press releases, and management of the festival.
Vendors are encouraged to use marketing materials provided by the organizer to promote their business and the fest.
Follow Us!
Follow us and share the Empanada Fest on your social media outputs with your family and friends, etc.
Follow & tag us on Facebook: @EmpanadaFestSLC
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Website: www.EmpanadaFestSLC.com
Review & Selection Process
Vendor Applications are reviewed by the Empanada Committee made of previous vendors and staff.
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We want a varied experience for our guests while maximizing sales for all vendors. Applications will be reviewed with this in mind, and decisions will be made to create the best possible mix of businesses. Thank you for your understanding and collaboration. This year, we will allow a maximum of two vendors per country or region.
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Priority will be given to past vendors.
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Food sales are limited to empanadas only. You may add sides or sauces. Desserts are also allowed and are subject to review by Festival staff
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Menus must be submitted with your vendor application, any changes to your menu before or during the festival must be approved
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All orders must be pre-made or required minimum cooking and ready to eat. Minimal cooking to order, empanada lovers do not like waiting.
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No pre-orders or pick up sales (i.e. grubhub, doordash, etc.)
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This is an empanada fest, stay on theme
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Sales of traditional ethnic beverages are encouraged.
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You may only sell food products and drinks.