We have heard from festival and event colleagues nationwide that there has been a surge in attempts to lure participants interested in attending their festivals into fraudulent transactions. Please use an abundance of caution when scheduling your appearance at Tucson Festival of Books or other similar events.
NOTE: The Tucson Festival of Books will never ask for your Google credentials to accept an invitation from us. Please read the email you receive in response to your application carefully for additional information. If you are concerned about the validity of an email or a request for payment you receive purporting to be from TFOB, please email executivedirector@tucsonfestivalofbooks.org to ensure the request is legitimate.
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 5pm
Requirements:
Commit to participate both days of the festival (Saturday & Sunday; 9:30am-5:30pm)
Provide an interactive educational activity, demonstration, or display
Provide a professional presentation (tablecloth, quality materials/equipment)
Provide formal signage identifying your organization (banner, table-top signs, etc.)
Staff your table/booth at all times
Staff / volunteer(s) must wear shirt, vest or name tag that identifies your organization during event
No sales may be conducted from your table; no food or beverges may be provided to festival goers
Please be advised that all applicants must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before participitation can be approved. Upload the COI directly to the TFOB application portal, either with your application or before the deadline. We ask that you promptly respond to our request when received. If you are unable to verify proof of insurance by January 10, your participation will be cancelled. Exempt organizations will have the option to indicate the reason for the exemption in the application. Find more information COI HERE.
Science City will provide Participants:
Up to two 8' tables
Two chairs per table
Power is available upon advance request (120 volts)
Additional items may be requested on this form. A maximum of two tables will be considered. Please note the Science City Committee will review all requests for additional items.
