PROCESS FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

  *PLEASE READ FULL RULES and REGULATIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING

1. Fill out the online application on this website.

2. A MARKETFEST Team Member will reach out by email after receiving your application. 

3. You will need to email back the following documents to complete your application:

a. Copy of Personal Identification for Primary Applicant (submit one):

· Driver’s License

· State Issued Identification Card

· Passport

· Military ID

b. Copy of Seller’s Permit with sales address listed as:

·  235 N. Broadway, Blythe CA 92225

c. Certificate of Insurance – $1M General Liability policy with (3) Additional Insureds listed as:

· Blythe Chamber of Commerce

101 E. Hobsonway

Blythe, CA 92225

· County of Riverside

4080 Lemon Street

1st Floor 

Riverside, CA 92501 

· City of Blythe

235 N. Broadway

Blythe, CA 92225

d. Current Business License – City of Blythe

e. Food Businesses: Valid copy of RivCo EH Permit (CFO, Restaurants, Caterers, Mobile Food)

· Valid Food Handler cards for operator and all workers

f. Agricultural Producers – CDFA Certifications for Products

· Egg sales require Egg Handler Certifications (Contact CDFA for information)

g. Final step: Sign and return indemnity hold harmless agreement and pay fees to Blythe Chamber of Commerce.

4. Review of completed application by MARKETFEST Team and approval email with MARKETFEST Permit. Please print a copy of this permit and put inside vendor vehicle front window for entry into vendor areas.

5. There is a one time registration fee of $20. Payment of fees will be $75/month for NON food Vendors or $120 per month for food vendors and payable on a monthly basis by the 5th of each month to Blythe Chamber of Commerce. IF not paid by the 5th of each month you will receive a late fee of $25 and you will not be permitted to set up at event until paid in full. Weekly rates are $50 for non food vendors or $95 for food vendors.

6. Attend a Market Days Orientation. Please bring your pop up and tables only. Do not bring your product.

 Do you need assistance obtaining any of these permits and licenses?   We can help! 

Make an appointment with our SBDC Consultants who will work with you to start your business and get all of your permits and licenses. All consulting services offered by the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center are offered at no-cost. 

Call Maria G to schedule: 760.863.7905.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Marketfest Manager Rowena Luth  760.774.3603

City Of Blythe Business License info:

 Business License | The Official Site of Blythe, CA! 

Sellers permit :  CDTFA - CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration 

Fictitious Business Name Filling: Riverside County Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder - Fictitious Business Names (rivcoacr.org) 

Local Newspaper for FBN Publication : https://www.pvvt.com/

Riverside County Department of Environmental Health website:  Home | Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (rivcoeh.org) 

Riverside County Food handlers' Information:  Food Handler Certification | Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (rivcoeh.org) 

Business Insurance links:

Craft Vendor: https://www.simplybusiness.com/

Food Vendor:  Best Food Business Insurance - FLIP (fliprogram.com) 

Farmers market producer application: CDFA - Certified Farmer's Markets - Online Certificate Applications 

To get in touch with an SBDC consultant please call Maria G to schedule: 760.863.7905.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Marketfest Manager Rowena L. 760.774.3603