Showcase Your Culinary Talent at the Taste of Surprise & Art Festival
Join one of the West Valley’s largest community events and put your restaurant in front of thousands of food lovers, influencers, and local business leaders. This is your chance to serve, compete, and be recognized. Free to enter! Click the link below to let us know you’re interested. We will be in touch with more information and requirements to participate.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
MASSIVE EXPOSURE
MARKETING POWER
NEW CUSTOMERS
COMMUNITY
Thousands of attendees and media coverage
Each restaurant will be included on our website and directory.
Build loyal fans who discover your culinary creations at the event.
Get to know your neighbors, meet local influencers
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!
The People’s Choice Award is the most sought-after title, chosen directly by event attendees. Throughout the festival, guests will sample dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors, then cast their votes for their absolute favorite.
WINNING MEANS…
- Bragging rights as the crowd favorite!
- Exclusive social media and website features to boost your brand.
- A People’s Choice trophy to display in your restaurant.
HOW TO WIN?
- Serve up your best, most unforgettable dish.
- Wow the crowd with taste, presentation, and personality!
- Collect the most votes from attendees and take home the People’s Choice trophy!
EVENT DETAILS
Taste Of Surprise & Art Festival & Restaurant Participation FAQ
Saturday, April 25, 2026; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ.
An annual community event that showcases local restaurants and artists. Guests enjoy tastings and exhibits in the covered concourse of Surprise Stadium.
April 25, 2026; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Surprise Stadium. Booths are in the covered concourse.
Between 1,000 and 3,000 guests.
DEADLINE: Brick-and-mortar; March 1, 2026
MOBILE OR COTTAGE FOOD: Applications considered after January 3, 2026
PRE EVENT MEETING: One required logistics meeting at Surprise Stadium
- Prepare 1,200 to 1,500 food samples; final count confirmed 30 days prior
- Sampling only; no sales on-site
- Maricopa County Health Permit
- General Business Liability Insurance; $1,000,000 minimum
- Bring enough staff; share volunteer interest if applicable
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Space within Surprise Stadium
- One 8-foot table and two chairs on request
- Table signage; one banner hung on stadium fence
- Program ad; website listing; scoreboard placement
- Social media; local news; post-event promotion
No alcohol in the main food area. You may express interest in VIP wine tasting participation.
Sponsorship and placement
Sponsorship packages are available; these include access to better placement or booth locations.
- Setup complete by 3:00 PM
- Teardown starts at 7:30 PM; remain open for full event hours
- Electricity; request one outlet at least 30 days before the event; bring extension cords
- Shade; concourse is covered; no tents or extra shade provided
- Cold chain; no on-site refrigeration or cold storage
- Bring; handwashing station; serving and prep equipment; tablecloth; signage; marketing materials
- Weather; extreme weather results in cancellation
Sponsorship and placement
Sponsorship packages are available; these include access to better placement or booth locations.
- Website listing; event program ad; scoreboard placement
- Social media features; local newspaper coverage
- Post-event marketing opportunities
- Cross-promote on your channels; encouraged
- Bring menus; flyers; coupons; business cards; table tents; branded décor
Proceeds fund books for local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Electricity and placement requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the event.
Check Out Who Will Be Serving It Up!
- ANGRY CRAB SHACK
- NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
- TEXAS ROAD HOUSE
- THE TOAST
- RED LOBSTER
- PORTILLOS
- CHEF PETERS - Chuckwagon/ Sunland
- COOPER'S HAWK
- UPTOWN ALLEY
- OLIVE GARDEN
- CARRABBA'S
Together, we’ll make this year’s festival unforgettable! Let’s help put more books into the hands of local children.