(June 19, 2018) – The Fifth Annual FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace is now accepting applications for food and beverage businesses from Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota for its event Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2018, Mayo Civic Center.

FEAST! hosts more than 100 juried exhibitors who utilize locally grown ingredients when possible and operate at or near a distributor-ready scale. Exhibitors show, sample and sell their artisan food products to wholesale buyers and consumers during the two-day event. They also participate in a Friday tradeshow with networking and workshop sessions. (2017 exhibitors here).

FEAST! 2018 brings new opportunities for engagement, including a Virtual Pitch Experience and more interaction with wholesale buyers during the Friday tradeshow. FEAST! Restaurant Week returns, with local restaurants featuring FEAST! vendor products. The Saturday festival will once again invite the public to pick their favorite for the People’s Choice Award. Three new award categories, focusing on innovation, social benefit and booths/displays, have been added for 2018.

Be a part of the FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow!

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Cannon Falls, MN

Registration deadline: Friday, March 7

For inquiries, contact [email protected]

Pictured above: Leah Pekrul of Sweet Haven Tonics at the FEAST! 2024 Tradeshow with Michelle Sharp of Meet the Minnesota Makers

2025 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 

• Tradeshow, 3/20/25 in Cannon Falls, MN:  $250; discounted $200 Early Bird rate through January 31
• The Tradeshow is more like a tabletop show, so it's not a 10x10 like the festival. It does include the following:
  • 8' table with tablecloth and chair 
  • (no pipe and drape)
  • access to a PREP kitchen: wash sink, prep surfaces, ice, and a small chest freezer
  • electricity included, though we do need to plan to avoid circuit overload

Pictured: Bjorn of Hugh's Gardens talking with Ferndale Market at the FEAST! 2024 Tradeshow

Important details:

• All vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings. 
  • Vendor meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon: RSVP here to get the zoom link
  • Vendor meeting Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon: Registered exhibitors only
  • March vendor meeting TBD
  • For inquiries, send an email or text to Elena: [email protected] or 608.712.8340
• Tradeshow load in: Wednesday afternoon, March 19 or Thursday morning, March 20
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Thursday, March 20
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 2:30pm Thursday, March 20
• 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
312 Center St. East
Hammond, MN 55991

CANCELLATION:

50% refund available through January 31 for Tradeshow booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Feb. 1, 2025.

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.