(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, 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.