Be a part of the FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace!
Food & NA Bev Booth Spots Remaining |
Craft Alcohol Booth Spots Remaining |
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EXHIBITOR APPLICATION |
CRAFT ALCOHOL REGISTRATION |
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Rochester, MN
Early bird rates in effect through August 31.
For inquiries, contact [email protected]
Pictured above: Susan Waughtal of Squash Blossom Farm at the FEAST! 2024 festival. Photo by Gabriel Saenz
2025 Marketplace Festival VENDOR INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES
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
Exhibitor booth fees
$250 regular rate. Discounted Early Bird rate of $200 through August 31
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Booth size is 10x10, which includes the following (as shown at right):
- 8' table with tablecloth, 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)
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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)
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Things you may want to bring include:
- samples & compostable sampling supplies if sampling
- cash box/card reader if doing sales
- extra trash receptacles
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All vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings.
- Vendor meeting #1 coming in July: How FEAST can help your business grow
(stay tuned for date announcement)
- Marketplace load in: FRIDAY 10/31 3-5pm or THURSDAY 11/1 6:30-8:30am
- Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Saturday, Nov. 1
- Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 4:00pm Saturday, Nov. 1
- VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET to come
- For inquiries, send an email or text to Elena: [email protected] or 608.712.8340
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.
PAYMENTS:
Payment must be received before your application will be processed. When submitting your application you may either pay via credit card or check.
PAYING BY CHECK: Please make check payable to "Renewing the Countryside" and write "Feast Exhibitor 2025" in the memo line.
Please return check to:
Renewing the Countryside
656 Selby Ave. Unit 102
St. Paul, MN 55104
CANCELLATION:
50% refund available through August 31 for festival booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Sept. 1, 2025.