Be a part of the FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
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Pictured above: Henry Kisitu of Jajja Wellness at the FEAST! 2023 festival. Credit: Corrie Strommen Photography
*2024 Marketplace Festival VENDOR INFORMATION*
REGISTRATION FEES
Festival 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
- Festival, 11/2/24 in Rochester, MN: $200 through Aug. 31 (Full price: $250)
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Festival booth includes:
- 10 x 10' space with pipe and drape
- 8' table with tablecloth and 2 chairs
- access to kitchen with walk-in cooler or freezer, wash sink, prep surfaces
- note: electricity hook-up is separate and must be purchased in advance from the Mayo Civic Center
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All vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings. Contact [email protected] for details.
- Next Vendor meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 24 at noon: open to registered vendors only. Registered vendors should have received a calendar invite; if not, send an email or text to Elena: [email protected] or 608.712.8340
- Exhibitors may load in and set up on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1
- Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Saturday, Nov. 2
- Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 4:00pm Saturday, Nov. 2
- VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET has been sent out as of Sept. 14 to registered vendors; if you did not receive it, 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 2024" in the memo line.
Please return check to:
Renewing the Countryside
312 Center St. East
Hammond, MN 55991
CANCELLATION:
50% refund available through Sept 14 for Tradeshow fee. 100% refund if FEAST cancels.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Sept. 14, 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.