FEAST! Festival 2023 is a wrap!
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Join us for the FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Cannon Falls, MN
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For inquiries, contact [email protected]
Photo from the FEAST! 2023 festival by Corrie Strommen Photography
*2024 Tradeshow VENDOR INFORMATION*
REGISTRATION FEES
Tradeshow Booth:
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 "Selection Process" below).
Exhibitor booth fees (Early Bird discount through Feb. 2, 2024)
- Tradeshow, 3/21/24 in Cannon Falls, MN: $225 as of Sept. 1, Full price as of Feb. 3: $250)
- Tradeshow booth fees include 8' skirted table with tablecloth and two chairs, plus networking lunch and afternoon networking sessions.
- All vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Check-in meetings. Contact [email protected] for details.
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.
COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLANNING:
- We are following guidelines from Governor Walz, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Olmsted County Public Health Services, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Hand sanitizing stations will be provided.
PAYMENTS:
When submitting your application you may either pay via credit card or check. Payment must be received before your application will be processed.
PAYING BY CHECK: Please make check payable to "Renewing the Countryside" and write "Feast Exhibitor 2023" in the memo line.
Please return check to:
Renewing the Countryside
312 Center St. East
Hammond, MN 55991
SCHEDULE:
• Tradeshow vendors may load in either Wednesday eve. or Thursday morning.
CANCELLATION:
50% refund available through Feb 2 for Tradeshow fee. 100% refund if FEAST cancels.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation on or after Feb. 2, 2024.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Companies and products are reviewed by the FEAST! jury committee based on responses to the application questions.
The FEAST! Network is passionate about promoting the use of locally-grown ingredients. Vendor approval is likely for companies that are sourcing ingredients locally or who are interested in learning more about using locally-grown ingredients.