Resources for Vendors
Start your business here:
Want to start a business? Start here https://coloradosos.gov/
Becoming a vendor : Legal and Licensing
- Licensing Center Website - Temporary Restaurant License
- Denver Food License Information Document
- Guide for Hemp-Derived Products at Special Events
- Event & Vendor Booth Setup Checklist - Preserve & Protect the City's Natural Waterways
- What Needs Carpet & Kitty Litter On-site For Festival Food Vendor?
- Handwashing Station Requirements
- Colorado Retail Food Regulations
all vendors selling any items the appropriate Denver sales tax must be paid.
Existing brick and mortar businesses in the City and County of Denver will report event-related sales. Non-local or pop-up vendors must register for a Special Event Sales Tax License and file their sales tax return online. this website for more information.
Any questions regarding Denver City Taxes may be directed to 720-913-9446.
- Licensing Center Website - Temporary Restaurant License
Also check out the Colorado farmers market association as well!
Practical Tools:

Mint Wireless
For $45 : Get a 90 day unlimited data phone plan (or month to month). Activate and old phone. Give it a SIM. You now have a stronger hotspot and dedicated device for sales. I only pay $360 A YEAR for my primary cell plan too.

Chase Business
Pay no annual fee for all the features that come with your card. Earn 90,000 bonus points with the Ink Business Preferred® card or up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card.

Wave Accounting
This is a free accounting software. I have worked for millionaire businesses that still use this. It is set up similar to QB but better IMHO.
Wave does not have a program where users can earn rewards for referring new users. I just want more people to know about it to get started with invoicing. (I currently pay for ZOHO One and still liked Wave better but I pay soo)

Be Branded
We partner with a local promotional product company called Be Branded and they can take care of you. Just tell them Katrina Karczewski Sent you for extra attention! Brian Ensign, Be Branded’s Owner and team can quote projects quickly and get you answers in minutes, not days. They only use high quality vetted suppliers that will treat your projects as their own.
Insurance for your event.
If you have it already for one event, you can simply add to your current policy the correct "additionally insured" to that insurance. If you are only at one of these events, the link below is a quick link.
- Grateful Garden LLC requires each vendor to show proof of the following minimum level of insurance:
GENERAL LIABILITY (FOR NON-FOOD/DRINK VENDORS)
Occurrence Limit: $1M, Aggregate Limit: $2M
PRODUCT LIABILITY (FOR FOOD/DRINK VENDORS, IN ADDITION TO GENERAL LIABILITY)
Occurrence Limit: $1M, Aggregate Limit: $2M
Once you have that add us as on the COI as additional insured.Grateful Garden LLC physical address 2890 Argonne Way Denver 80231, mailing address 3007 S Alton Court Denver CO 80231.

FLIP for GVR Farmers Market
Food Liability Insurance

ACT for GVR Farmers Market
Artists, Crafters & Tradesmen

FLIP for Painted Prairie
Food Liability Insurance

ACT for Painted Prairie
Artists, Crafters & Tradesmen