(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.

Join us for the FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow in Cannon Falls, MN, March 19, 2026

For inquiries, contact [email protected]

Pictured above: a scene from the March 2025 Tradeshow

Below, find details regarding:

Tradeshow

Marketplace

Payments

2026 Tradeshow VENDOR INFORMATION

The Tradeshow is a 'tabletop' style event, with simplified table displays—no pipe & drape, and space is limited; these are NOT 10 x 10 booths. 

See the selection criteria rubric 

• Registered vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings.
  • Open Call: Vendor Info Meeting January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm
    • email [email protected] for zoom link
  • Registered vendors only: Vendor Prep Meeting February 19, 12:30pm
    • Speaker: Kate LaBrosse, Naturally Network/Naturally Minnesota

• Tradeshow load in: WEDNESDAY 3/18, 3-5pm or THURSDAY 3/19, 6:30-8:30am
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Thursday, March 19
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 2:00pm Thurs., March 19
• 2026 TS VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET (content subject to change prior to Feb. 2, 2026)
• For inquiries, send an email or text to [email protected] 

2026 Marketplace Festival VENDOR INFORMATION

(Registration opens ~June 2026)

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 

• Cost TBD
• 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 table
  • extra trash receptacles
  • anti-fatigue mat for standing on the concrete all day

• Registered vendors are encouraged to attend Vendor Information meetings.

• Marketplace load in: FRIDAY 11/6 3-5pm or SATURDAY 11/7 6:30-8:30am
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by 9:30am Saturday, Nov. 7
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until 4:00pm Sat., Nov. 7
• 2025 VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET 
• For inquiries, email [email protected]

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 2026" in the memo line.

Please return check to:

Renewing the Countryside
656 Selby Ave. Unit 102
St. Paul, MN 55104

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.

CANCELLATION:

50% refund available through Feb. 2 for tradeshow booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Feb. 3, 2026.