Application

Indoor Vendor Application-2026

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Deadline: Apr 01, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 pm - Aug 23, 2026 9:30 pm (CST)
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Owatonna, Minnesota
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$25.00 - $1,056.00

About the application

Looking to become an indoor vendor at Minnesota's Largest County Fair?

Please complete our online application to be considered for an indoor location at our fair. The Four Seasons Centre offers 309 booths. 

All booths are 10' x 10' foot draped with electrical service and internet access. 

2026 Rental Rate:

10' x 10'  $528.00

20' x 10'  $1056.00

*If additional booth space is needed, please contact the fair office. 

 

Booths must be staffed at all times.  All indoor vendors must be set up and operational by noon on Tuesday, August 18th. 

FAIR WEEK HOURS of OPERATION for Inside Vendors 

Tuesday - 12 pm - 9 pm

Wednesday – Saturday 10 am - 9 pm                                                           

Sunday – 10 am - 8 pm 

 

About the event

For one week each year, the Steele County Free Fair located in Owatonna, MN welcomes hundreds of thousands of fairgoers to enjoy all it has to offer! You'll find an array of family events including: More than 100 food stands More than 300 indoor and outdoor vendors Carnival games Rides Live music on multiple stages Family Attractions Livestock show Petting Zoo Classic car show Beer Garden/Steele Saloon Bulls N Barrels Demolition Derby 3 big nights of music in the grandstand
Steele County Free Fair
Steele County Free Fair
Steele County Free Fair
Steele County Free Fair

Terms & Conditions

LICENSE INFORMATION The privileges granted by this License Agreement may not be transferred, sold, assigned, or otherwise disposed of whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by law without the written consent of the Steele County Agricultural Society dba Steele County Free Fair.

 

A written request for cancellation of license must be received by the Steele County Agricultural Society no less than 30 days before the commencement of the fair. If cancellation is approved, a cancellation fee of $200.00 will be applied, and the remainder of your funds returned to you. We do allow the license fee to be carried over to the following year if needed and approved by the Steele County Agricultural Society. If a concessionaire is a no show for the event, no fees will be refunded.

 

The Steele County Agricultural Society management reserves the right to refuse to accept any exhibitor who, in the sole judgment of the management, does not meet the standards of the Steele County Agricultural Society.

The Steele County Agricultural Society reserves the right to terminate this license at any time. If terminated by the Steele County Agricultural Society prior to commencement of the Fair, the fees shall be refunded, and the Steele County Agricultural Society shall not be liable for any other costs. If terminated by the Steele County Agricultural Society for what it, in its sole discretion determines to be good cause, the concessionaire shall promptly remove all its property and leave the premises. The Steele County Agricultural Society shall not be liable for any refund or any other costs, claims or damages by reason of such termination.

Prices

Miscellaneous Item $0.00
Single booth $528.00 Non-refundable 10' x 10' booth space =$528.00
Double booth $1,056.00 Non-refundable 20' x 10' booth space=$1056.00
Premium Vendor Parking $85.00 Non-refundable The Premium Parking reserved spots near the Four Seasons Centre are limited in number. They will be sold on a first come first served basis. Limit of 1 per company/vendor.
Vendor Parking Lot $25.00 Non-refundable VENDOR PARKING- We have designated Diamond #1 as a Vendor Parking Lot at a rate of $25.00 for the week. A vendor bus runs an hour before the building opens and an hour after the building closes to the vendor parking lot. Parking in the general admission lot is $5.00 per admission or $25.00 per week. On-street parking is free.
General Public Parking $25.00 Non-refundable
Supply Truck Parking-No Electrical $75.00 Non-refundable SUPPLY PARKING-Spaces for supply vehicles/trailers are assigned by the fair director in charge of supply parking. Spaces are assigned on the grounds. Each space will have a fee of $75.00 without electricity or $115.00 with electricity. A FREE LOT may be available for storing vehicles and trailers not needed on the grounds about 3 blocks from the fairgrounds. Supply trucks can only be parked in designated reserved areas, not behind concession stands. Supply trucks are NOT allowed on the fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 12 midnight fair week.
Supply Truck Parking-with Electrical $125.00 Non-refundable SUPPLY PARKING-Spaces for supply vehicles/trailers are assigned by the fair director in charge of supply parking. Spaces are assigned on the grounds. Each space will have a fee of $75.00 without electricity or $125.00 with electricity. A FREE LOT may be available for storing vehicles and trailers not needed on the grounds about 3 blocks from the fairgrounds. Supply trucks can only be parked in designated reserved areas, not behind concession stands. Supply trucks are NOT allowed on the fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 12 midnight fair week.
Supply Delivery Pass $35.00 Non-refundable SUPPLY DELIVERY-A $35.00 supply delivery pass for vehicles needing to re-stock concession stands between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM is available but does not allow for parking on the grounds.
Table and Chairs $26.85 Non-refundable TABLE & CHAIR RENTAL One table and two chairs, rent for $26.85. Additional tables are $5.37 and additional chairs are $1.08 (prices includes 7.375% sales tax). Please complete the information below to reserve.
Addditional Table $5.37 Non-refundable
Two Additional Chairs $1.08 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Name, description, and brand of products or services to be sold or exhibited.
  • Do you need supply truck parking?
  • General liability insurance is required for all Vendors. Please answer the following question.
  • Please complete the ST-19 Form found in document templates, files, instructions, & waivers.
  • Please upload your certificate of liability insurance
  • Do you wish to participate in Senior Day on Thursday?
  • Please list the Senior Special you wish to offer.
  • I have thoroughly read and agree to the terms and conditions provided in the Vendor Information.
  • How will you make payment?
  • Social Media

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Indoor Vendor Application-2026
Indoor Vendor Application-2026
Steele County Free Fair-2026