Become a Food Vendor

We are interested in food vendors of all types! Applications for the 2021 event are now available (see below).

Vendors will need to bring their own generator if electricity is needed.
* To comply with the MN Department of Labor and Industry Temporary Power Guidelines, click here.

Parking is available along the side streets.

Set-up begins at 6 am and all vehicles must be removed by 8:30 am. Cars can be on the street for clean up at 4:30 pm. Streets must be cleared by 5:30 pm.

This is an outdoor event and takes place rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including vendor cancellations or less-than-ideal weather conditions.

We reserve the right to limit the number or types of food vendors. We will confirm your registration once we receive the check at our office.

Additional Information

A short-term food event license (itinerant) is required by Hennepin County. Click here for information and an application (scroll down and click on "short-term food event licensing").

**Note: Applications can be sent prior to receiving approval of your Itinerant “Special Event” Food License.

**Do not return this license form or service information form to JCI Hopkins. They must be given to Hennepin County. If you have any questions regarding completion of this form or county requirements, please call 612-543-5200.

The cost for a 10 x 24 booth space is $75 before August 31. After that date, the cost is $90.

Click here to fill out the online application (payment will still need to be made via check to JCI Hopkins)
Click here to download and print a paper application, which can be mailed to JCI Hopkins with payment