(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.

NOTE: exhibitor registration for the 2026 Marketplace will open by June.

For inquiries, contact [email protected]

Pictured above: a scene from the November 2025 Marketplace festival

Below, find details regarding:

Tradeshow

Marketplace

Payments

2026 Marketplace Festival VENDOR INFORMATION

(Registration opens by June 2026)

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 

REGISTRATION FEES

• Cost TBD
  • Early bird discount available through Aug. 31
  • Full rate
• Booth size is 10x10, which includes the following (as shown at right):
  • 8' table with plastic tablecloth, fabric 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
  • extension cord if you're using electricity
  • swag with your branding and contact info (remember though: no merch sales—only foods and beverages for sale)
  • S-hooks, bungee cords, or similar for your hanging signage (pipes are 2" in diameter)
  • 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
• 2026 VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET available by August
• For inquiries, email [email protected]

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.
• Tradeshow load in: TBD
• Exhibitors MUST be fully set up by TBD
• Exhibitors MAY NOT break down booths until TBD
• 2027 TS VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET (will be available by early 2027)
• For inquiries, send an email to [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 Sept. 11 for festival booth fee. 100% refund if application is denied or if FEAST cancels the event.
Fees are non-refundable for cancellation after Sept. 12, 2026.