Community Vendor Information
Jump Ahead To: What to Expect • What to Have Ready • Insurance & Compliance
TigerMountain Ecosystem Community Day & Job Fair – Community Garden Opportunity brings together local vendors, farmers, food businesses, artisans, community organizations, employers, workforce partners, and families for a recurring community participation in South Phoenix. We’re looking for a diverse mix of local businesses, organizations, and community partners.
First Date: TBA
Time: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Location: 4221 S. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Schedule: TBA
Vendor applications are scheduled to open publicly August 14, 2026. Review the information below for application, insurance, permit, food-service, and approval requirements.
What to Expect
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed in the order received. Our goal is to respond to applications within 48 hours or less whenever possible.
1. Submit Your Application
The application will ask about your business or organization, what you offer, your contact information, and how you plan to participate.
You may also be asked for information or documentation related to your business, such as:
- Business licenses or permits
- Insurance information
- Website and social-media accounts
- Business logo and promotional images
- Products or services
- Booth, vehicle, or equipment needs
- Food preparation or other operational details, where applicable
You do not necessarily need to have every supporting document ready before submitting your application. Some documentation may be requested later in the process.
2. Application Review & Follow-Up
We’ll review your application for fit, available space, vendor-category balance, and applicable requirements.
If your application is selected to move forward, we’ll contact you with next steps and request any additional documentation or information needed to complete your approval.
This may include additional licenses, permits, insurance documentation, or other information specific to your business or activities.
3. Final Approval
Participation is confirmed once all applicable requirements have been completed, required documentation has been accepted, and payment has been received.
Approved vendors will receive partipcation information and instructions directly.
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Pricing
- Single Date: $50 per show
- Four Consecutive Date Bundle: $150 total — pay for three dates and receive the fourth consecutive date at no additional charge
Payment Policy
- All vendor fees are nonrefundable once payment is made.
- If a vendor misses a scheduled date, the payment/value associated with that date is forfeited and is not refundable or transferable.
What to Have Ready
The application covers a range of business and operational information. You may want to have the following details available before you begin:
- Business or legal name and primary contact information
- Business address
- Description of your products or services
- Relevant business licenses or permits
- Insurance information and documentation, if applicable
- Website and social-media links
- Business logo and promotional photos, if available
- Booth, tent, vehicle, trailer, or equipment information
- Cooking, heating, propane, generator, or other specialized equipment information, if applicable
- Food-service, health, or food-safety information, if applicable
The application will guide you through the information relevant to your type of business. This is not an exhaustive list of application questions.
Insurance & Compliance
Requirements vary depending on your business and what you’ll be doing at the participation opportunity.
Certain vendors may need to provide proof of commercial general liability insurance, applicable licenses or permits, or other documentation before final approval.
The current general liability requirement identified for approved vendors is:
$1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
Approved vendors who are required to carry liability insurance may also be required to provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of TigerMountain Foundation, as directed based on the vendor’s activities and applicable insurance requirements.
Additional Insured Requirement
Approved vendors who are required to carry liability insurance may also be required to name the following entities as Additional Insureds, as directed by TigerMountain Foundation based on the vendor’s activities and applicable insurance requirements:
TigerMountain Foundation, Inc.
1414 W. Broadway Road, Suite 140
Tempe, AZ 85282
TigerMountain Foundation Holdings, LLP
4221 S. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
TigerMountain Foundation Holdings, LLP is the owner of the community garden property.
A Certificate of Insurance alone may not satisfy the Additional Insured requirement. When required, vendors must provide an Additional Insured Endorsement or other carrier documentation acceptable to TigerMountain Foundation.
Additional Coverage by Activity
Depending on your operation, you may also be required to carry:
- Food or product liability coverage
- Commercial Auto coverage, for applicable mobile vendors
- Workers’ Compensation coverage, where applicable
- Coverage for higher-risk equipment or activities
Final insurance requirements may vary depending on vendor type and operational risk, including products, services, vehicles, equipment, cooking methods, demonstrations, or other activities. TigerMountain Foundation will provide any required certificate-holder and Additional Insured instructions during the review process.
Food & Special Operations
Food vendors and vendors using cooking or heating equipment may have additional requirements.
Depending on your operation, you may need to provide or demonstrate applicable:
- Health permits or food certifications
- Commissary or permitted-kitchen information
- Mobile-food-unit permits
- Refrigeration and temperature control
- Handwashing facilities
- Fire-safety equipment
- Propane or generator information
- Other applicable food-service or safety requirements
Specific requirements will be communicated based on your application and vendor category.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open on a rolling basis and reviewed in the order received.
Before starting, have your basic business information and any readily available licenses, permits, insurance information, and operational details on hand. If additional documentation is needed, we’ll let you know during the review process.