Mesa Book Festival Registration | Authors, Vendors & Exhibitors

MBF 2026

The Registration Period for the 2026 Mesa Book Festival is now open. Using the form below, you may submit and pay for your registration for a space at the December 6 event. This form will remain active until spaces have been filled- it will them be replaced with a hold list registration form.

Change from Previous Years

In a change from 2025, the signup process includes information on Insurance for vendors. Please review the documentation on that requirement before submitting your registration.

Registration: 2026 Mesa Book Festival Vendors

DECEMBER 5-6, 2026

Please use this form to submit your vending registration for the 2026 Mesa Book Festival.

Space Fee Schedule:
$250/space July 1-August 31, 2026
$275/space September 1-October 15
$300/space October16- onward

When you click 'Submit' you will be redirected to Paypal to complete your payment.

Primary Contact Information

This information is for internal use only and is not shared.

Your First Name (Primary Contact) *

The person we should contact if needed.

Your Last Name (Primary Contact) *

Business Name

If vending as a business, legal entity name.

Contact Email *

Festival use only, will not be published.

Phone Number *

Festival use only, will not be published.

Are you a first time vendor? *

yes

About Your Registration

This information is used for your public listings for promotion.

I am a/an . . . (select one) *

Independent Author

Small Press (10 or fewer Authors in Press)

Medium or Large Press (more than 10 Authors in Press)

Literary Products Vendor

Literary Association or Community

Other (Add Note at Bottom)

Name to be Listed in Vendor Directory

This can be author name, press name or other business name.

Author or Press Website / URL

Amazon URL

Facebook URL

Other Social Media URL

This can be X(Twitter), Bluesky, TikTok or other platform- please input the full URL so the platform can be identified.

Bio Picture or Logo Image

Drag and drop files here or Browse Max file size: 5MB

Max 5mb size, can be one of a logo for company or bio picture for author. Allowed file types are .jpg, .png, .gif.

Book Cover Image

Drag and drop files here or Browse Max file size: 5MB

Max 5mb size, one cover of most recent or featured title.

Official Bio *

Using up to 500 characters, please share your preferred bio information (this will be shared on the site).

Space Request Details

Requested Vending Spaces *

$250 ea. 7/1/26-8/31/26: 10'x10', max 3 spaces allowed $275 ea. 9/1/26-10/15/26 $300 ea. 10/16/26-12/4/26 or full

Additional Promotional Opportunities

Please select any of the items below you would also like to purchase.
The cost of your selections will be added to your PayPal total.

QuestGiver Participation
Stationed around the festival will be "Quest Givers", volunteers with bags of quests to provide to adventurous attendees. These quests lead them to vendors at the event, and the Adventurer will need to find the vendor and complete the quest. Vendor participants should be prepared to provide a prize to the adventurer once they complete the quest.

Post Pass
An all access pass to attend events held inside The Post for the duration of the event, including Krampus and panel events. Limit one discount pass per vendor ($25 value)

Podcast and Media Scheduling
Podcasts Interviews will be accepted for scheduling UP UNTIL September 30, 2024. All Podcast Interviews will be recordedbetween August 15, 2024 and October 15, 2024. All Podcasts will be released before November 22, 2024.

Promotional Social Media Post
Social Media posts will be posted (and boosted) to one network identified by the registrant as one they use in their registration.

Attendee Bag Insert
Attendee bag inserts may be promotional flyers up to 8.5"x11" in size. Promotional items may also constitute small trinkets, a pen, or other item that does not occupy too much space within the bag. Up to 500 bags are given away to attendees on arrival at no cost.

Program Advertisements
Vendors may opt for a promotional ad to be included in the physical day of program and PDF downloadable program offered to attendees. Programs contain schedules for the day and additional content. All Ads are supplied by the vendor. Program size is 5.5x8.5 inches. A half page ad should be 5.5x4.25 inches and the fill page ad should be 5.5x8.5 inches. Additional details will be send to the vendor after purchase.

Early Bird Discount Participant
The first 100 attendees each day are given a $3 Festival coupon for one book from a participating vendor. You agree to honor that coupon and provide a $3 discount on the sale. There is no other cost to this item.

Pre-Event Media Night
Held in November before the Festival itself, the Media night is designed to provide easy access to authors and vendors to the media for pre-event promotion and interviews.

Certificate of Insurance

Certificate of Insurance Form *

Drag and drop files here or Browse Max file size: 512MB

Please upload a valid certificate of insurance. For additional information on requirements, please visit the festival support article. PDF format is preferred. https://www.anthology.org/index.php/mesa-book-festival/145-registration-2026-vendor-information-certificate-of-insurance

Tax Info & Acknowledgements

Arizona Tax ID *

Please submit your Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax ID. If you do not plan on selling items in your space, please enter 00-000000. Please know, the City of Mesa may contact you to verify your sales tax status.

Acknowledgement: No Refund Policy *

I acknowledge that I understand that Anthology does not offer refunds on registrations for any reason. Event is rain or shine.

Acknowledgement: Vendor Must Provide Covering, Tables and Chairs *

I acknowledge that I understand that as the vendor of the space, I will be responsible to being a 10'x10' covering, tables and chairs as necessary to vend.

Acknowledgement: Vending Availability Policy *

I acknowledge that I will remain set up for the entire time of the Mesa Book Festival and should I leave early, I may be disinvited from all future Anthology, Inc. events.

Lost or Stolen Property Acknowledgement *

I understand and acknowledge that Anthology, Inc., the Mesa Book Festival, its organizers, volunteers, venue partners, sponsors, and affiliates are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, merchandise, displays, equipment, cash, or other belongings brought to or left at the festival. I further understand that any items left unattended, including those left overnight before, during, or after the festival, are left entirely at my own risk. I agree to take reasonable precautions to secure and remove my property and release Anthology, Inc. and the Mesa Book Festival from any liability for loss, theft, or damage to my belongings.

Acknowledgement: Termination of Vending Agreement *

I acknowledge that Anthology, Inc. reserves the right to terminate this vending agreement at its discretion.

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