Fall Fiesta

The Heber Public Utility District is celebrating fall with an evening of fun at our Annual Fall Fiesta. Our Fall Fiesta theme “Day of the Dead” is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 5pm at Margarito “Tito” Huerta Park located at 1165 North Palm Avenue in Heber. Last year, the Heber Fall Fiesta had over 4,000 people attend to enjoy great food, live music, free carnival games, and “Dia de los Muertos” altar. We are looking for vendors who would like to participate in a community event to further their fund-raising efforts. We anticipate over 4,000 people to be in attendance at Tito Huerta Park where the Fiesta will be held.

• Each vendor booth space is 15’ x 15’ - additional booth space must be purchased. Event space is limited so the booth space requirement will be strictly enforced.
• There is no electricity available at the site - vendors must provide their own electrical power. Quiet or silent generators ONLY. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your vendor space and will be asked to leave.
• No equipment will be provided - vendors must provide their own equipment (tents, tables, chairs, grills, stoves, cooking equipment, utensils, etc.)
• Vendors are responsible for all costs, labor, materials, equipment, tenting, supplies and any other items necessary for participation in the event.
• It is recommended that each vendor bring a trash receptacle and garbage bags as well as ample cash change for sales.
• Food vendors must submit a completed Imperial County Health Department Food Permit application to Heber Public Utility District prior to October 4, 2024. HPUD will submit the completed Health Department Food Permit Applications to the County.
• The Food Permit must be displayed on the booth and be visible to the public during the event.
• We encourage you to decorate your booth! Be creative! Our Theme is Day of the Dead!
• No outside entertainment within booths (Bands, Karaoke, Singers, Radio, etc.)
• The Heber Public Utility District reserves the right to assign vendor spaces and will do our best to meet any special needs or requirements.

• Vendors can set up any time after 8:00am on Saturday the 26th. Vehicles may be brought into the event space during set up, but must be removed by 2:00pm no exceptions. Late arrival will not be permitted. VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY 2:00PM
• No vehicle parking will be allowed on Hawk and Palm Avenues. Check with HPUD representatives for parking locations and assistance. HPUD booth will be labeled and close to the stage.
• Vendors must be open and be ready for Health Department inspection by 3:00 PM.
• Vendors may be open and ready to sell food/products or distribute information by 5:00 PM.
• You must close your booth by 10pm.
• Vendors will be responsible for cleanup within their assigned space and will be expected to do so immediately.
• We anticipate a good crowd as early as 4:00 PM and encourage vendors to be set up and ready for these potential customers.

Fees vary depending on your organization and the purpose of hosting the booth. The fee’s are:

• $75 – For Organizations selling food without permit
• $25 – For Organizations selling food with permit
• $10 – For anyone selling non-food items. All food items must have a County Health Permit.
• $5 – For Individuals and Organizations providing information only (no selling)
• Free – For Non-Profit Organizations. Must show proof of Non-Profit status and must preregister.

Anyone not registered with the Heber Public Utility District by the deadline listed above will not be allowed to participate.

***CASH, CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. NO CARDS ACCEPTED***

Entry fee must be received at the time of application. No credit can be extended. All checks must be made payable to Heber Public Utility District. No refunds will be made to those vendors who cancel.

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