Application

2024 Market/Artisan

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Deadline: Sep 06, 2024 3:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 15, 2024 1:00 pm - Sep 15, 2024 5:00 pm (CDT)
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Richfield, Minnesota
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$75+

About the event

Penn Fest temporarily closes Penn Avenue to car traffic and welcomes community groups, local businesses, and vendors to create a fun and festive environment for people to walk, bike, skate and gather along the avenue. An estimated 10,000+ people from all over the Twin Cities attend this event. Visit our website at for more event information.
Richfield Recreation
Richfield Recreation
Richfield Recreation
Richfield Recreation

About the application

Artisans, crafters and other small home-based businesses! Wondering how to get the word out about your business? Penn Fest is your chance to meet new customers. Penn Fest has a history of bringing in thousands of people. Just think of all the new contacts you can have for spending a few hours on a Sunday afternoon! Our event is open to both entrepreneurs looking to sell products and people who'd simply like to promote to build a client list for future business. In addition to artisans and crafters, this category is also suitable for service providers like handyman services, pet sitters, home improvement services, lawn and garden providers and more. This registration category is limited to small home-based businesses. 

Terms & Conditions

To be considered, this application must be filled out including:
  • Payment option for $75 registration fee  (Registration fee will be charged upon acceptance)
  • MN ST19 Form (If selling merchandise at the Penn Fest)
  • Richfield Application for Temporary Food License (if providing non-pre-wrapped food or opened drink containers)
MN ST19 and Temporary Food License Forms can be found and downloaded in the related files section.

The Penn Fest Committee reserves the sole right to approve the participation of any applying group.  Completing an application does not guarantee participation in the event.  Non-approved groups will not be allowed on site.
 
Placement along Penn Avenue will be determined by the Penn Fest Committee.  You will be allowed to start set-up at 11:30 am on Sunday, September 15, and must have everything removed from the street by 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 15. 

Space assignments are set up on Penn Ave. Groups are not allowed to be set up on private property. You will receive sufficient space to set up based on your provided description.
 
Businesses are not allowed to share or sublet their space to/with another business or organization. 

Groups and organizations must provide all of their own equipment, including tents, tables, chairs, and generators.  Tents need to be secured by sandbags; stakes may not be driven into the pavement.  Electricity is not available!

Space assignments will be sent by September 10 along with detailed information regarding directions for the day of the event.
 
Each space is responsible for the clean-up of its assigned area and adjacent property before departing.
 
Penn Fest will take place rain or shine and refunds are not available. In the case of severe weather, cancelation decisions will be made by the Penn Fest Committee.
 
I hereby release and forever discharge Penn Fest, the City of Richfield, sponsoring organizations and their directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damage arising out of my participation in the Open Streets at Penn Fest event. I further consent to the enforcement of all policies and procedures as set forth in the accompanying information.

I recognize that various photographs, video recordings, and other media will be taken during Penn Fest. I agree to grant full permission to use any photographs, video recordings, or other media that may contain my likeliness for the purpose of promoting Penn Fest and its sponsors.

Prices

10X10 Artisan $75 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Tell us about your organization and why you would like to participate.
  • To help us plan for your space, describe your set-up and what you will bring for equipment and supplies.
  • Will you be selling anything at the event? If yes, please describe:
  • Will you be selling or providing food/drinks? If yes, please describe below. (A Temporary Food License Form is needed if you are providing any non pre-wrapped food or drink).
  • If you woudl like to sell items at Penn Fest please upload your MN ST19 form.
  • Are you providing non-pre-wrapped food or opened drink containers at Penn Fest? Please include your Richfield Application for Temporary Food License if you are.
  • Do you want to be a part of the Pet Zone?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
2024 Market/Artisan
2024 Market/Artisan
Penn Fest 2024