Village Fest Board Meeting | September 8th, 2026

The City of Palm Springs held a Village Fest Board Meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on vendor approvals and event planning for the upcoming Village Fest. Several local small business owners and entrepreneurs presented their products, including specialty beverages, baked goods, and artisan crafts, seeking approval to participate in the festival. The board approved multiple vendors after presentations and sampling. Additionally, the board discussed ongoing marketing efforts, including the need to issue a new RFP for marketing and social media services following the expiration of a previous contract. There was also a detailed discussion about the use of artificial intelligence in artisan products, with the board considering policy language to define acceptable AI use in vendor creations. The meeting concluded with approval of updated vendor rules and regulations and plans to revisit AI policy at the next meeting.