2026 Rib Fest Vendor Agreement

Hello Vendor’s!

It is that time again! Casino Fandango is hosting our annual Fandango Rockin’ Rib Fest, and we would like to invite you all back to join us with more Rib Cookers and a Huge Selection of Bands! There will be live music, a festive atmosphere with more Rib Cookers, and the opportunity to be a part of our community event!

We are looking for vendors with unique products to compliment this fun-filled event. The Fandango Rockin’ Rib Fest is a four-day event taking place from May 22nd to May 25th, 2026. Scheduled times are Fri-Sun 11am – 8pm and Monday 11am – 5pm. We have Rib Cookers and Bands from across the country coming to participate in this community event! All vendors must participate in all four days. Vendors who are traveling from out of town will be offered a discounted room at the Marriott. Rooms are limited and are on a first come first serve basis, so, please email our Executive Casino Host tony.delise@casinofandango.com or call (775)-886-1670 to reserve your room.

 

Attached you will find our vendor contract. Please read it to ensure that all the terms are clear and understood. While this event is taking place over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind everyone that Nevada can have unusual and very unpredictable weather that changes every few minutes, so please be prepared. This means bringing all the proper weights and equipment, along with a jacket as those warm days turn into chilly nights. Also rest assured that there will be 24/7 security located on property, both during and after each day’s event. This will cut out any hassle of fully breaking down booths at the end of each day.

 

Get your contracts and payments early to ensure that nobody gets left out. If you have any questions, please contact Abby Kever office (775)-886-1675, cell (775) 315-1739, email CF_Vendor_Events@casinofandango.com.

 

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

 

 

This event will be another one to remember and we look forward to sharing a great weekend with you and many guests!

Craft Vendor Contract

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Casino Fandango Rockin’ Rib Fest. We look forward to having you with us. Here are a couple of things we need from everyone to ensure that the event goes smoothly.

Please read through this as there are several changes and requirements.

1. No weapons are to be sold or brought with any person participating in the event unless approved by Casino Fandango. If you sell anything that could be thought of as a weapon, you will need to provide a picture of it before the event to ensure that we follow all policies. All decisions in this area are at the discretion of Casino Fandango and final.
   
   
2. Booths need to be ready for business by 10:00 am each day, along with ALL vendor vehicles removed from event area by 10:00am each day. Parking will be at the Galaxy Theater in the uppermost portion of the lot. If you could wheel your items on and off the event area, this might be best. The event hours are 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11:00am – 5:00pm. No early departures. All Early departures will not be invited back. All vendors including food vendors will need to provide their own Craft Vendor Liability Insurance for all four days, along with a valid Tax ID as we need this number to file for a sales tax permit. Please attach a copy of your tax certificate issued by the State, and your proof of insurance when returning the contract. All vendors will have to meet with a Casino Fandango representative to fill out all applicable sales tax forms, a copy of which will be provided to you during the event. The Casino Fandango representative will collect all applicable Nevada sales taxes at the end of the event on Monday, May 25th.
   
   
3. Early setup will be available Thursday evening May 21st from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. On the contract, please check the box for early setup if this is something you are interested in.
   
   
4. Ribfest vendor fee is $300.00 per spot for the entire event. The Food Vendor fee is $400.00 for a 10x10 spot (no trailers or vans). Trailers and vans that exceed the 10x10 limit will pay a flat rate of $500.00; if the setup is over 20ft, two $500.00 spots must be purchased. No Non-Profit Vendors will be accepted at this event. Requested corner spots will be $100.00 extra for each vendor. Power that’s needed for each vendor will also cost $100.00 for the entire event. This fee can be paid by check, cash, or credit card over the phone. Cash payments need to be brought to the Casino and not mailed. If you are making cash or credit card payments, please contact Abby Kever at (775) 886-1675 or (775)-315-1739. Vendors must be paid before the event day, or no setup will be allowed. Your location or request is determined by the date of completion of your contract and payment. All the prime spots go first, so complete everything right away. No refunds for cancellations, early departure, or teardowns.
   
   
5. Only one vendor from each company, a local shop or business, will be allowed, including food vendors. This is also whoever confirms and returns their application first.
   
   
6. All food vendors will need to provide your own health permit and comply with all the health code requirements and standards. Any violations will fall on the food vendor. Please make sure once your payment is sent in and accepted that you file early before the event starts to avoid any late fees for the permit. This will need to be done at least one week before the event, or the health department will charge a late fee.
   
   
7. Booths will be assigned and mapped before the event. On the day of the event, a team member will direct you to your section and give you your booth number. Each vendor will have a setup and tear down time depending on your section. Location requests will be accepted, but your final location will be determined by our Casino Fandango Team.
   
   
8. All booths must have at least 100lbs securely attached for each support post using appropriate tied-down straps. We cannot guarantee your spot if you are unable to fulfill this requirement. Casino Fandango is not liable for any injury or damage due to negligence. It gets windy here, and we do not want anyone to be injured! This event will proceed no matter what the weather presents, so please be prepared with all the proper equipment needed.
   
   
9. Applications must be submitted with completed contracts no later than Monday, May 18th at noon, sooner is better.
   
   
10. Casino Fandango reserves all rights in determining who may or may not attend and in all other matters concerning this event.

Please write Checks to Casino Fandango and mail to:

Attention: Abby Kever 3800 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701, or Pay Cash at the Cashier’s Cage.

payment at the Casino Fandango (see #4 in Contract).

HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE: In consideration of participation in any event on Casino Fandango property,

I hereby release and forever discharge the Casino Fandango, it’s officers, agents, employees and representatives, and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, from any and all actions, causes of actions, suits, proceedings, debts, dues, contracts, judgments, damages, claims, and/or demands whatsoever in law or equity that the undersigned, it’s successors or assigns ever had now have, or may have in the future in connections with the undersigned’s participation in any event on Casino Fandango property. I agree with the terms and conditions of both pages of this contract.

You, the Vendor, hereby give permission for Casino Fandango, its agents, or contractors to take still or moving pictures and/or video & audio recording of all Fandango Rockin’ Rib Fest Vendors for promotional purposes or any other use.