What Town of Gilbert License do I need to participate at the GFM?
Below are the six types of categories which allow a vendor to participate at the GFM. Please check to see which license you need:
Agricultural:
Growers, Farmers, and Ranchers are not required to have a Town of Gilbert License as long as they only sell what they produce. If any product which they do not produce is sold then a ‘Transient Merchant License’ is required.
Alcohol:
Craft Distiller Fair/Festival License with the Town Council and Department of Liquor approval. Contact Arizona Department of Liquor.
Link: Arizona Department of Liquor
Charity:
501c3 Charities are not required to have a license as long as they are not selling any type of product. If any product is sold then a ‘Transient Merchant License’ is required.
Mobile Food Vendor License:
Food Trucks, Trailers, and Carts are required to have a Mobile Food Vending License ($55 per year) with an inspection by the Gilbert Fire Department (see Gilbert Fire Department Regulations).
Link: Mobile Food Vendor License
Standard Business License:
Businesses located in Gilbert should already have the Standard Business License ($35 per year) which allows them to participate in special events. This includes Gilbert Residence who do not have a Brick and Mortar elsewhere for their business.
Link: Standard Business License
Transient Merchant License:
All other vendors, are required to have an Annual Transient Merchant License ($55 per year).
Link: Transient Merchant License
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