Can't Make It to Washington?
We'll Bring Your Hot Sauce to Our Customers!
Remote Vendor Partnership Program
Join the Washington State Hot Sauce Festival from anywhere in the country!
Located too far from Puyallup? Already committed to another event? No problem! Our Remote Vendor Partnership Program lets you participate in Washington State’s premier hot sauce festival without leaving your home base.
- Ship Your Products – Send us your hot sauce samples and promotional materials
- We Handle the Rest – Our trained staff will represent your brand at our dedicated tasting booth
- Reach New Customers – Connect with thousands of hot sauce enthusiasts over two festival days
- Grow Your Business – Expand into the Pacific Northwest market without travel costs
Event Overview
12517 WA-162
Puyallup, WA 98374
- Location: McMillin Farm Collective
- McMillinCollective.com - Farm Website Here
- Visitor Admission: FREE
- Hot Sauce Vendor Hours: 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday
- ROCK VEST Vendor Hours 5pm - 9pm
- Vendor Booth Price: $250 Food Truck $500
- Expected Attendance: 3,000-5,000 visitors over two days
What's Included in Your Partnership
Professional Booth Representation
- Dedicated staff to showcase your products
- Knowledgeable team members who understand your brand story
- Professional sampling setup with proper tasting protocols
- Two full days of festival coverage
Marketing & Promotion
- Website Listing – Featured vendor profile on our festival website
- Social Media Promotion – Posts across our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter channels
- Event Marketing – Inclusion in all festival promotional materials
- Customer Connection – Direct customer inquiries forwarded to you
Sales Opportunities
- On-site product sales (if inventory provided)
- Lead generation and customer contact collection
- Order taking for post-festival sales
- Brand exposure to 5,000+ festival attendees
Partnership Investment
Affordable way to reach thousands of potential customers
- Booth Staffing Fee: $100 for both festival days
- Shipping: You cover shipping costs to send products to us
- No Travel Expenses: Save on hotels, gas, and time away from your business
- Maximum ROI: Cost-effective marketing compared to traditional trade shows
WHAT TO SEND US
Required Items
- Product Samples: Minimum 200 sample portions (1oz containers or packets) AND/OR reasonable full size bottles
- Promotional Materials: Business cards, brochures, branded items
- Product Information: Ingredients, heat levels, story behind your sauce
- Pricing Sheet: Wholesale and retail pricing for interested customers
Optional Items
- Full-Size Products: For on-site sales (we’ll handle transactions)
- Branded Merchandise: T-shirts, stickers, or other promotional items
- Special Offers: Exclusive festival discounts or promotions
Note: We welcome ALL heat levels! Many attendees prefer mild, flavorful sauces, so don’t hesitate to apply if your products focus on taste over heat.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Product Shipping Deadline: Receive by July 25th
- Festival Dates: July 26-27 20025
- Shipping Address:
- McMillin Farm Collective
- 12517 WA-162 Bldg A1
- Puyallup, WA 98374
Contact Us
- Phone: (253) 434-5149
Sign up to Become a Vendor
Friday, July 25 (Optional Early Setup)
- 12:00 PM – Vendor setup begins
- Setup at your own pace
- Overnight security provided
Saturday, July 26
- 9:00 AM – Vendor setup/final preparations
- 11:00 AM – MUST BE READY – Festival opens to public
- 11:00 AM-4:00 PM – Wing competition registration
- 4:00 PM – Hot Wing Eating Competition
- 6:00 PM – Vendor sales end, pack up begins
- 5:00 PM – Rock Fest begins (vendors should be clearing out)
Sunday, July 27
- 9:00 AM – Vendor area opens for restocking
- 11:00 AM – Festival opens to public
- 4:30 PM – Award voting closes
- 4:45 PM – Vendor awards announced
- 5:00 PM – Vendor sales end, pack up begins
- 5:00 PM – Rock Fest begins
Note:
- Vendor spots are limited and fill quickly
- Priority given to complete applications and paid booth fees
- Product diversity is important – we limit similar vendors
