NOTE: exhibitor registration for the 2026 Marketplace will open by June 1st!

For inquiries, contact [email protected]

Above: Tracey from Keepsake Cidery and Shari from the Urban Farm & Garden Alliance at the November 2025 Marketplace

Below, find details regarding:

Tradeshow

Marketplace

Payments

2026 Marketplace Festival VENDOR INFORMATION

(Registration opens by June 2026)

Festival Booth:  

FEAST is a curated event, showcasing local food makers who source local ingredients (or are interested in doing so). To that end, applications will be reviewed by a jury of professionals from the FEAST Network before being accepted. In the event that a vendor is not accepted, all fees will be refunded immediately in full. 

See the selection criteria rubric 

REGISTRATION FEES

• Cost: $300 full, $225 early bird
  • Early bird discount available through Aug. 31
• Booth size is 10x10, which includes the following (as shown at right):
  • 8' table with plastic tablecloth, fabric table skirt, and 2 chairs 
  • Pipe and drape
  • Kitchen access: wash sink, prep surfaces, walk-in cooler and/or freezer
  • Small trash receptacle
  • Electricity available IF PURCHASED from Mayo Civic Center (payment link available in September)
• Things you will need to bring include:
  • signage
  • tablecloth or table runner
  • product for display
  • hand-washing station (see blue container and green bucket in the photo at right)
• Things you may want to bring include:
  • samples & compostable sampling supplies if sampling
  • cash box/card reader if doing sales
  • extension cord if you're using electricity
  • swag with your branding and contact info (remember though: no merch sales—only foods and beverages for sale)
  • S-hooks, bungee cords, or similar for your hanging signage (pipes are 2" in diameter)
  • extra table
  • extra trash receptacles
  • anti-fatigue mat for standing on the concrete all day

• Registered vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings on zoom. Schedule TBD.

• Marketplace load in: FRIDAY 11/6 3-5pm or SATURDAY 11/7 6:30-8:30am
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Saturday, Nov. 7
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 4:00pm Sat., Nov. 7
• 2026 VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET available by August
• For inquiries, email [email protected]

2027 Tradeshow VENDOR INFORMATION — date and location TBD

The Tradeshow is a 'tabletop' style event, with simplified table displays—no pipe & drape, and space is limited; these are NOT 10 x 10 booths. 

See the selection criteria rubric 

• Registered vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings.
• Tradeshow load in: TBD
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by TBD
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until TBD
• 2027 TS VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET (will be available by early 2027)
• For inquiries, send an email to [email protected] 

PAYMENTS

Payment must be received before your application will be processed. When submitting your application you may either pay via credit card or check. 

PAY ONLINE HERE

PAYING BY CHECK: Please make check payable to "Renewing the Countryside" and write "Feast Exhibitor 2026" in the memo line.

Please return check to:

Renewing the Countryside
656 Selby Ave. Unit 102
St. Paul, MN 55104

MATCHING DISCOUNTS:

Minnesota businesses can take advantage of cost-sharing programs, and receive up to a 50% match on your exhibitor's fees. 

• Minnesota exhibitors can request a match for your exhibitor fees and some other expenses through the MN Dept. of Agriculture Tradeshow Support Program.   See eligibility information here.

CANCELLATION:

50% refund available through Sept. 11 for festival booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Sept. 12, 2026.