Special Events/Farmers' Markets

Special Events and Farmers' Markets have a special niche here in Maricopa County. 
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​Special Events include fairs, festivals, promotional events, large sporting events (e.g. Fiesta Bowl, Waste Management Open, etc.), and other similar types of Department approved events.
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​Mobile Food Establishments and Food Caterers are approved to operate at these venues provided they are operating within the allowances of the permits issued. 
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​If a business operates beyond what their annual permit allows for at a Special Event, a Temporary or Seasonal Permit will need to be obtained from the Department. Please note: Temporary or Seasonal permits are not issued for Farmers' Markets. 
   
If liquor will be served at the event, please visit Liquor Licenses & Permits for more information.  

Applications/Forms (please click on box below)

Temp Food Permit
Special Event Coordinator
MF-Caterer at Events
Farmers Market Coordinator

Special Events/Farmers' Market Resources

  1. Annual Event Food Establishment Guidelines (PDF)
  2. Catering Guidance Document (PDF)
  3. Commissary Agreement (PDF)
  4. Commissary Visits Log Sheet (PDF)
  5. Competition Events (PDF)
  6. Farmers Market Vendor List (Excel)
  1. Permit Exemptions (PDF)
  2. Promotional Sampling (PDF)
  3. Special Event Requirements for Coordinators and Food Vendors (PDF)
  4. Special Events Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  5. Special Events Vendor List Template (Excel)
  6. Tasting Events - Competition Events, Promotional Events, Conventions, Trade Shows (PDF)

Contact Us

  1. Email

    Physical Address
    1645 E Roosevelt Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85006

    Phone 602-506-6824
    Fax 602-372-6043