Comply to Local Ordinances 

Artists, Vendors & Exhibitors must comply with all local ordinances, regulations and rules.

Only One Artist 

Each application must submit photos of their artwork within one category produced by either one artist alone or produced together (in part) by a collaborator who is listed on the application.

Arizona Tax Information

State of Arizona “Transaction Privilege Tax License Number”: please have it available at the event. To apply for a State of AZ  Transaction Privilege Tax License, call AZ State License Compliance Office using  602-255-3381 or visit https://azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax/tpt-license/applying-tpt-license

To renew an AZ TPT license visit https://azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax/tpt-license/renewing-tpt-license

Must Have Fountain Hills Business License 

Business License: All artists must have a Fountain Hills Business License. If you have  not yet obtained your business license, please contact the Town of Fountain Hills at  480-816-5100 or to apply for a Fountain Hills Town Business License online, see the Town of Fountain Hills website:Business Licenses & Fees | Fountain Hills, AZ - Official Website

Artists MUST send your Business License & TPT number to the Fountain Hills Chamber by February 5th, 2024! If you cannot show proof of purchase of both your TPT and Fountain Hills business license number, you will not be permitted to set up for the Festival.

If you need to confirm your business license or check the status please call 480-816-5100.  

Please Remember to itemize your Fountain Hills revenues on your respective State Tax Form submission.

Town of Fountain Hills sales tax is currently 9.2%. (updated March 2024)

Tents Must Be Weighted 

If you do not have your own tent, you may call Proem to inquire about rentals at 480-507-0999; www.proem.org.

If you already have a white tent, please also have sufficient weights on each leg of the tent. You may be asked to take down your tent if it is not sufficiently weighed down during the festival when security comes through to check. This is required for everyone's safety and for the safety of your art!

Ensure that you have a minimum of 50lbs of tent weights secured to your booth at all times and that your materials are properly secured and stored each evening to prevent overnight damage in case of wind /storm/rainfall/flooding.

The Town of Fountain Hills may fine $200 for booths not weighted appropriately.

Artists Must Be Present 

Artists must be present at the festival.  Purple People booth sitters are available and can be contacted on the phone number provided on the back of your booth sign.

In case of emergencies, please notify Chamber staff, otherwise all artists/exhibitors/vendors must have their tent open during festival hours.

Demonstrations are encouraged and must stay within the space allocated in your assigned booth.

Booth Placement 

Your booth placement will be emailed to you within 1-2 weeks prior to the festival.  It can be found on your profile in our Visit Fountain Hills App when designated.

All booth placements are final.

Booth spaces may not be transferred, reassigned or determined by the artist/vendor.  Please see Chamber staff for any concerns or questions regarding your booth placement.  Chamber staff can be found in the Chamber information tent during set up and festival hours. 

FH Chamber Artist Members in good standing receive priority consideration for booth placement, followed then by non-member longevity, and specific needs for product quality.

Booth Presentation

Booths shall only display the artwork of artists and collaborators approved and invited by the jury.  Festival evaluators will be reviewing booth displays to ensure compliance.

Booth shall only display the artwork submitted and approved by the jury.  No more then 30% or the booth presentation shall in another category or artwork not approved.

Large signs or banners advertising sales or markdowns will not be accepted.

Each booth must obtain at least 70% of the accepted artwork as approved by the jury.

A commercial, white tent is preferred in order to properly sustain your presentation throughout the 3 day festival.

Booth Space Usage 

Booth structure and display may not exceed the space assigned (11x14 per 10x10 booth).  No part of your presentation shall block, obstruct or interfere or present a potential hazard for your neighbors and guests. We encourage artists to utilize white, commercial quality tents for presentation and safety of your artwork and others. 

All storage must be neatly concealed within the space allotted (11x14).  The extra 4 foot from the 10x10 tent shall be utilized towards the back of your tent for organized and hazard-free storage.  No storage may be on grass, sprinklers, sidewalks, curbs, landscaping or other Town property.  The space allotted is available for your use from the curb onto the street.  Please see Chamber staff at the Chamber Information booth if you have questions or need assistance identifying your space.

Demonstrations are encouraged and must stay within the space allocated in your assigned booth.

Leave No Trace  

All artists/vendors/exhibitors are responsible for properly disposing of their trash, grease, or any elements from their booth, RV sites and parking areas.  

Festival approved dumpsters are identified on the artist traffic map provided.

Please do not use local business dumpster unless otherwise noted on the Festival Traffic Map.

RV/Trailer Parking 

Artists are provided a free reserved parking area for trailers, RVs, trucks, etc. It is first come, first serve and located 2 blocks from the festival. No amenities are provided. This is the only reserved parking for overnight artists RVs or trainers, provided by the FH Chamber for our artists' convenience.

You will receive the map of the festival and reserved parking area the week before the festival.

Many of you are traveling from out of town to participate in the Festival, for those of you driving rv’s, motorhomes, etc.  you are allowed to start parking in the reserved ‘RV Parking Lot’ on Wednesday February 21st at noon.  This is first come, first serve; please do not take up more space than you need to allow the other artists to fit in as well.

Artist Parking 

Artists are provided a free reserved parking area for trailers, RVs, and trucks beginning Wednesday before the show. It is first come, first serve and located 2 blocks from the festival. No amenities are provided. This is the only reserved parking for overnight artists RVs or trainers, provided by the FH Chamber for our artists' convenience.  

Artists are not permitted to park in local business designated parking, handicap reserved parking, or dirt lots.  Lots are private property and are not permitted for festival use.

Online Check In Required 

You will receive a check in link on the Wednesday before the festival via email.  Select the link to begin the process.  You must check in before you can begin setting up on Thursday or Friday. You are required to complete this entire process in order to be allowed to set up. 

Submit Your TPT and/or FH Business License 

FORM TO SUBMIT LICENSES - CLICK HERE

It is the responsibility of the artist to secure a TPT tax license in Arizona as well as a Fountain Hills Business License, to collect tax during the event, and to remit taxes. Information for obtaining these licenses will be provided to invited artists. If a TPT license and Fountain Hills Business License are not acquired by the day of the event, artists will not be permitted to set up and are at risk of not being permitted to attend future events.

Hawking Is Not Permitted 

Hawking is not permitted on the festival grounds as shown on the festival map.  This includes parking lots, streets and parks within the permitted festival area.  Hawking is , an act of aggressively promoting or selling goods or services, at our event outside of your permitted booth or vendor space.

Free Speech Zone 

For our artists and vendors' success and everyone’s enjoyment of the Fountain Festival, Free Speech Zones are available outside of the festival perimeter for anyone who does not have booth space provided within the festival (this includes political candidates and clubs, voter registration volunteers, etc).  The free speech zones are identified by the Town of Fountain Hills on their website. 

Zero Tolerance Policy 

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards rude, obscene, or abusive language, as well as any threatening behavior or contact directed towards fellow artists, vendors, exhibitors, staff, board members, security personnel, or the general public. Any words or actions deemed unbecoming will result in immediate removal or potential future banning from participation, as determined by the Chamber board and staff.

No Refund Policy 

Rain or Shine Event - The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is a rain or shine event. All participants are encouraged to plan ahead for all weather.  

No refunds will be provided for any chamber or festival fees.