Taste of Minnesota 2026

Event Dates/Times:

• Friday, July 3, 2026;  4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Saturday, July 4, 2026; 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Load In:

• July 3rd - Load in must be completed by 2:00pm
• July 4th - Load in must be completed by 10:00am

Vendor Criteria:

• One vendor per space.
• Vendor must attend both days of the event.
• Accepted vendors must offer one (1) "Taste of" item at a lower price point.

Application Process:

• Applications Deadline: March 20, 2026
• Vendor selection considers menu variety, quality, and maintaining a strong vendor-to-guest ratio. Space is limited.
• Notification: Vendors will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by email starting March 24, 2026.
• Registration Payment: Collected after acceptance to confirm participation. All payments are nonrefundable. Payments will be made via an Eventeny invoice link sent to accepted vendors.

Required Uploads at Time of Application:

• Images of your food
• Images of your food truck/trailer/tent set-up

Fees and Payment Overview

• Registration Fee: $950
  Due upon acceptance. Confirms your placement in the 2026 Taste of Minnesota vendor lineup. Includes onsite event support, food sponsor permit fee, and related services.
  
  
• Optional Zone Selection - Additional $500
  Accepted vendors may choose to indicate their top two preferred zones on the event footprint.
  • Selecting this option adds an additional $500 to the registration fee.
  • Preferences are considered during placement but are not guaranteed.
    
    
• Revenue Share - 20% of Net Sales
  Approved vendors will remit 20% of net sales generated during event hours.
  • Sales information must be submitted to designated personnel before leaving each night.
  • Final payment will be due no later than July 20, 2026.

Required Items for Approved Vendors:

• ST-19 Form
• Food Licensing: Minneapolis Mobile Food License or Seasonal Food Permit. If neither is held, a Short Term Food Permit Application is required.
• Certificate of Insurance (COI)
• Fire Extinguisher:
  • Type K extinguisher is required for grease or oil fryers.
  • Type ABC extinguisher for all other set-ups.
• Waste Management: Vendor must dispose of trash, recycling and organics material in the proper receptacles BEFORE exiting the event each night. A cleanup fee may be charged if Taste of Minnesota site personnel has to remove any waste.

If you have any questions regarding this application process, please reach out to colette@tasteofmn.com

Event Dates/Times:  

• July 3, 2026;  4:00pm - 10:00pm
• July 4, 2026; 12:00pm - 10:00pm.

Vendor must attend both days of the event! 

Load In:

• July 3rd - Load in to be completed no later than 2:30pm
• July 4th - Load in to be completed no later than 10:30am

Fees:

• Registration Fee:  $450 (per space)

Please Note:  There is no power available.

Process:

• Applications will be accepted through March 20, 2026.
• Vendors are chosen with many factors considered to ensure a wide variety of products. Vendor spaces will be limited.
• Vendors will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by email starting March 24, 2026.
• Registration payment will be collected from vendors upon acceptance into the event to confirm participation. All payments are non-refundable. Payment will be made via an Eventeny Invoice link provided in an email sent to accepted vendors.  Eventeny payments will include processing fees.

Requirements:

• Tents must be weighed down by 40 pound weights on each pole.  This is non-negotiable.
• Vendors are required to provide their own 10x10 tents. Tents are NOT provided by Taste of Minnesota.
• All Vendor items must be contained within their 10x10 space.
• Approved Artist vendors will be required to submit a ST-19 and Waiver & Indemnification Agreement
• Approved Nonprofit Businesses will be required to submit a ST-19 and Certificate of Insurance (COI).

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact jori@tasteofmn.com.

Please note:  Being a past vendor does not automatically grant you acceptance at this year's event.