Event Information

WHERE: 600 & 700 Blocks of Penn Street

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026  12pm-6pm

*This event is scheduled for May 2, 2026 with no raindate.

*Everyone participating in the Downtown Reading's Taco Fest Event MUST complete an application for approval. Limited spaces for each type (food, non-profit, artistan) of vendor

*You must provide your own equipment, table, chairs. If in doubt, please ask.

*Electricity is not provided.

* We ask that all vendors provide 1-3 items that are related to the theme of the event.  This can be a new item or a new take on an item you already provide.  

*Vendor Fee - we ask that approved vendors obtain City Special Event Business Privilege License ($15) & Health Permit Fee ($10). If you plan on participating in mutiple events, an annual Busines Privilege License is available for a one-time fee ($55).

FOOD VENDORS/RESTAURANTS/FOOD TRUCKS – required:

• ServSafe Certificate 
• PA Health Dept License
• Certificate of Insurance (COI) for The City of Reading 
• Photo Id 
• Completed application
• ** If you already have a 2025 City of Reading Annual Health Permit please provide a copy.

NON FOOD VENDORS – required:

• Photo ID
• Certificate of Insurance (COI) for The City of Reading
• ** If you already have a 2025 City of Reading Annual Business Privilege License please provide a copy.

IMPORTANT VENDOR RULES AND INFORMATION – PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY

• No Smoking & No Pets allowed in the vendor area.
• Sales Tax – Each vendor is responsible for the collection, reporting and paying of their own sales tax for the items they sell. 
• Vendor Responsibilities –vendor displays & food truck areas must be set up in a professional, maintained manner, and cannot extend past the space provided. Vendors are responsible for keeping their areas clean and ensuring all trash is picked up. Trash receptacles will be located throughout the event area.
• Applications – This vendor application form must approved by the City of Reading City Core Manager before any permit steps are taken. This form must be submitted by the 17th of the April and permits will need to be completed 10 days prior to the event. The event reserves the right to deny an application or to prefer an application based on the fit of the vendor’s products with the event, to achieve a diversity of vendor products, and/or based on the relative quality and uniqueness of the vendor’s products. 
• All food vendors must secure a special event business privilege license ($10.00) and a special event health permit ($15.00).
• All vendors selling goods other than food must secure a special event business privilege license ($10.00) unless already licensed by the City of Reading. If you plan to participate in multiple events, an annual business privilege license can be obtain for a one-time fee ($55).

The City of Reading is not responsible for the success or failure of any booth, or any items/products broken, stolen or damaged before, during or after the event. We reserve the right to revoke the contract of any vendor who is causing issues with other vendors, staff, or attendees. Failure to comply with the Vendor Participation Rules and Information could result in disbarment from any and/or all City of Reading events. We are dedicated to making this event a success.

To the extent allowed by law, I hereby release and hold harmless the City of Reading and workers/volunteers connected with this event in Reading from any damages or loss that I might incur during participation in the event. The City of Reading has my permission to use any photos I appear in during the Taco Fest event for promotional purposes. 

I have read the regulations, above, and agree to adhere to them.