(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 Marketplace

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024

Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN

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)
• 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

• All vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings. Contact [email protected] for details. 
  • Next Vendor meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 16 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. 

PAY ONLINE HERE

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 1 for Festival booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Sept. 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.