2026 Downtown Fargo Street Fair

Downtown Fargo Street Fair – Snack Vendor Information
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor event, attracting visitors of all ages to attend, enjoy, and explore.

The Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell and showcase your product(s) alongside other artists, crafters, makers, and artisans to over 100,000 attendees. Snack vendors sell snack foods and beverages outside of the main food court.

DCP Member Exclusive: Save $50 off your booth price if you are a DCP Member!

 
Application Process
Early Bird registration opens on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing and deadlines are as follows:

• $50 – Early Bird Application: November 7 to December 8, 2025
• $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026
• $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed by our jury from March 1 to March 15, 2026.

 
Important Application & Waitlist Information
All applications submitted after February 27, 2026 will automatically be placed on the waitlist — no exceptions. As accepted vendors are placed, payments are processed, and additional booth spaces become available, we will notify waitlisted applicants as soon as possible if we are able to offer them a spot.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still submit your information, but it will go directly to the waitlist.

Please also note:

Applications submitted to the waitlist after March 31, 2026 will not be reviewed by the jury and are not guaranteed consideration for acceptance.
Jury-evaluated applications will be given priority on the waitlist. Only once all juried applications have been placed will we consider non-juried waitlist submissions.
Application fees are non-refundable, including for late applicants and those placed on the waitlist.
Notification of your application status will be sent on March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Some vendors may be waitlisted; application fees remain non-refundable regardless of jury decision.

If everything is up to date on your application, including permits and insurance, your payment will be processed on April 10, 2026. If any part of your application is incomplete, you will have until April 30, 2026 to update your materials, pay vendor fees, and secure your spot. Late registrations will be moved to the waitlist.

 
Please Note

• Snack vendors do not have access to electricity. If you require power, you must provide your own quiet generator.
• Vendors are responsible for providing their own extension cords and ensuring that any cords in walkways are adequately covered to prevent tripping hazards.
• Snack vendors must obtain and display an ND Sales & Use Permit and submit this information during registration.
• Snack vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance during registration. Please see “Insurance Requirements” in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.
• Food Court vendors must obtain and display a license from Fargo Cass Public Health.
   

Vendor Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your participation in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, the following refund schedule will apply:

• 100% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 15, 2026
• 75% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 29, 2026
• 50% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by June 12, 2026
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 12, 2026

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to be eligible for a refund.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair – Alcohol Vendor Information
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor event, attracting visitors of all ages to attend, enjoy, and explore.

The Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell and showcase your product(s) alongside other artists, crafters, makers, and artisans to over 100,000 attendees. Snack vendors sell snack foods and beverages outside of the main food court.

DCP Member Exclusive: Save $150 off your alcohol booth price if you are a DCP Member!

 
Application Process
Early Bird registration opens on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing and deadlines are as follows:

• $50 – Early Bird Application: November 7 to December 8, 2025
• $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026
• $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed by our jury from March 1 to March 15, 2026.

 
Important Application & Waitlist Information
All applications submitted after February 27, 2026 will automatically be placed on the waitlist — no exceptions. As accepted vendors are placed, payments are processed, and additional booth spaces become available, we will notify waitlisted applicants as soon as possible if we are able to offer them a spot.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still submit your information, but it will go directly to the waitlist.

Please also note:

Applications submitted to the waitlist after March 31, 2026 will not be reviewed by the jury and are not guaranteed consideration for acceptance.
Jury-evaluated applications will be given priority on the waitlist. Only once all juried applications have been placed will we consider non-juried waitlist submissions.
Application fees are non-refundable, including for late applicants and those placed on the waitlist.
Notification of your application status will be sent on March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Some vendors may be waitlisted; application fees remain non-refundable regardless of jury decision.

If everything is up to date on your application, including permits and insurance, your payment will be processed on April 10, 2026. If any part of your application is incomplete, you will have until April 30, 2026 to update your materials, pay vendor fees, and secure your spot. Late registrations will be moved to the waitlist.

 
Please Note

• Alcohol vendors may have limited access to electricity depending on their placement. If you do have the option to purchase electricity please be prepared to pay the electricity connection fee, otherwise you are asked to bring your own generator for all of your power needs. You are responsible for providing your own extension cord(s) as well making sure any cord in the walkway is adequately covered to prevent a tripping hazard.
• Alcohol vendors must obtain and display an ND Sales & Use permit and submit this information during registration.
• Alcohol vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance during registration. Please see "Insurance Requirements" in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.
• Alcohol vendors must obtain an E-permit through the City of Fargo.

Vendor Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your participation in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, the following refund schedule will apply:

• 100% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 15, 2026
• 75% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 29, 2026
• 50% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by June 12, 2026
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 12, 2026

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to be eligible for a refund.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair – Arts & Crafts Vendor Information
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor event, attracting visitors of all ages to attend, enjoy, and explore.

The Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell and showcase your product(s) alongside other artists, crafters, makers, and artisans to over 100,000 attendees. Snack vendors sell snack foods and beverages outside of the main food court.

DCP Member Exclusive: Save $50 off your booth price if you are a DCP Member!

 
Application Process
Early Bird registration opens on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing and deadlines are as follows:

• $50 – Early Bird Application: November 7 to December 8, 2025
• $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026
• $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm

Applications will be reviewed by our jury from March 1 to March 15, 2026.

 
Important Application & Waitlist Information
All applications submitted after February 27, 2026 will automatically be placed on the waitlist — no exceptions. As accepted vendors are placed, payments are processed, and additional booth spaces become available, we will notify waitlisted applicants as soon as possible if we are able to offer them a spot.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still submit your information, but it will go directly to the waitlist.

Please also note:

Applications submitted to the waitlist after March 31, 2026 will not be reviewed by the jury and are not guaranteed consideration for acceptance.
Jury-evaluated applications will be given priority on the waitlist. Only once all juried applications have been placed will we consider non-juried waitlist submissions.
Application fees are non-refundable, including for late applicants and those placed on the waitlist.
Notification of your application status will be sent on March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Some vendors may be waitlisted; application fees remain non-refundable regardless of jury decision.

If everything is up to date on your application, including permits and insurance, your payment will be processed on April 10, 2026. If any part of your application is incomplete, you will have until April 30, 2026 to update your materials, pay vendor fees, and secure your spot. Late registrations will be moved to the waitlist.

 
Please also note:

•  Arts & Crafts vendors do not have access to electricity. If you require electricity, please provide your own quiet generator.
• You are responsible for providing your own extension cord(s) as well making sure any cord in the walkway is adequately covered to prevent a tripping hazard.
• Arts & Crafts vendors must obtain and display an ND Sales & Use permit and submit this information during registration.
• Arts & Crafts vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance during registration. Please see "Insurance Requirements" in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.

Vendor Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your participation in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, the following refund schedule will apply:

• 100% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 15, 2026
• 75% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 29, 2026
• 50% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by June 12, 2026
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 12, 2026

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to be eligible for a refund.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair – Marketplace Vendor Information
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor event, attracting visitors of all ages to attend, enjoy, and explore.

The Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell and showcase your product(s) alongside other artists, crafters, makers, and artisans to over 100,000 attendees. Snack vendors sell snack foods and beverages outside of the main food court.

DCP Member Exclusive: Save $50 off your booth price if you are a DCP Member!

 
Application Process
Early Bird registration opens on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing and deadlines are as follows:

• $50 – Early Bird Application: November 7 to December 8, 2025
• $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026
• $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed by our jury from March 1 to March 15, 2026.

 
Important Application & Waitlist Information
All applications submitted after February 27, 2026 will automatically be placed on the waitlist — no exceptions. As accepted vendors are placed, payments are processed, and additional booth spaces become available, we will notify waitlisted applicants as soon as possible if we are able to offer them a spot.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still submit your information, but it will go directly to the waitlist.

Please note:

Applications submitted to the waitlist after March 31, 2026 will not be reviewed by the jury and are not guaranteed consideration for acceptance.
Jury-evaluated applications will be given priority on the waitlist. Only once all juried applications have been placed will we consider non-juried waitlist submissions.
Application fees are non-refundable, including for late applicants and those placed on the waitlist.
Notification of your application status will be sent on March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Some vendors may be waitlisted; application fees remain non-refundable regardless of jury decision.

If everything is up to date on your application, including permits and insurance, your payment will be processed on April 10, 2026. If any part of your application is incomplete, you will have until April 30, 2026 to update your materials, pay vendor fees, and secure your spot. Late registrations will be moved to the waitlist.

 
Please also note:

• Marketplace vendors do not have access to electricity. If you require electricity, please provide your own quiet generator. You are responsible for providing your own extension cord(s) as well making sure any cord in the walkway is adequately covered to prevent a tripping hazard.
• Marketplace vendors must obtain and display an ND Sales & Use permit and submit this information during registration.
• Marketplace vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance during registration. Please see "Insurance Requirements" in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.

Vendor Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your participation in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, the following refund schedule will apply:

• 100% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 15, 2026
• 75% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 29, 2026
• 50% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by June 12, 2026
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 12, 2026

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to be eligible for a refund.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair – Food Court Vendor Information
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor event, attracting visitors of all ages to attend, enjoy, and explore.

The Street Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell and showcase your product(s) alongside other artists, crafters, makers, and artisans to over 100,000 attendees. Snack vendors sell snack foods and beverages outside of the main food court.

DCP Member Exclusive: Save $50 off your booth price if you are a DCP Member!

 
Application Process
Early Bird registration opens on November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing and deadlines are as follows:

• $50 – Early Bird Application: November 7 to December 8, 2025
• $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026
• $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed by our jury from March 1 to March 15, 2026.

 
Important Application & Waitlist Information
All applications submitted after February 27, 2026 will automatically be placed on the waitlist — no exceptions. As accepted vendors are placed, payments are processed, and additional booth spaces become available, we will notify waitlisted applicants as soon as possible if we are able to offer them a spot.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still submit your information, but it will go directly to the waitlist.

Please note:

Applications submitted to the waitlist after March 31, 2026 will not be reviewed by the jury and are not guaranteed consideration for acceptance.
Jury-evaluated applications will be given priority on the waitlist. Only once all juried applications have been placed will we consider non-juried waitlist submissions.
Application fees are non-refundable, including for late applicants and those placed on the waitlist.
Notification of your application status will be sent on March 16, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Some vendors may be waitlisted; application fees remain non-refundable regardless of jury decision.

If everything is up to date on your application, including permits and insurance, your payment will be processed on April 10, 2026. If any part of your application is incomplete, you will have until April 30, 2026 to update your materials, pay vendor fees, and secure your spot. Late registrations will be moved to the waitlist.

 
Please also note:

• Food Court vendors will have access to electricity. You will be charged based on the number of 50-amp breaker connections required, which is determined by your maximum electrical load and verified at the mandatory load test on set-up day. Almost all vendors require only one connection per trailer or stand.
• Important: Food Court vendors who choose not to connect to event-provided electricity and instead use their own generator must ensure it is quiet and does not cause disruption to surrounding vendors or attendees. Choosing to provide your own power may also impact your location within the event area based on space and layout needs.
• Food Court vendors must obtain and display an ND Sales & Use Permit and submit this information during registration.
• Food Court vendors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance during registration. Please see “Insurance Requirements” in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.
• Food Court vendors must obtain and display a license from Fargo Cass Public Health.
• Food Court vendors are responsible for preventing and cleaning any excessive oil or food-related stains on the pavement. Vendors using fryers or cooking equipment that may cause spills must take adequate precautions (such as protective mats or drip pans). Failure to do so may result in an additional cleaning fee of $200 or more depending on the extent of the damage.

Vendor Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you need to cancel your participation in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, the following refund schedule will apply:

• 100% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 15, 2026
• 75% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by May 29, 2026
• 50% refund (minus a 5% administrative charge) if cancellation is requested by June 12, 2026
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 12, 2026

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to be eligible for a refund.