Be a part of the FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace!

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
• 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)
• 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
  • extra trash receptacles

• 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. 

PAY ONLINE HERE

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.