Alcohol Vendor
About the application
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.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- The Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct must be read, signed, and uploaded during the application process. See “Related Files” for a copy of this document.
- A North Dakota Sales and Use Tax Permit or One-Time Remittance Form must be obtained and submitted with registration. Failure to provide these documents may result in your application being placed on the waitlist.
- A Certificate of Liability Insurance must be provided during registration. See “Insurance Requirements” in the Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- A valid credit or debit card must be entered for the initial application fee and subsequent registration fee.
Prices
| Application fees | $50.00 | Non-refundable | $50 – Early Bird Application: November 4 to December 8, 2025 $65 – Standard Application: December 9 to January 16, 2026 $80 – Last Minute Application: January 17 to February 27, 2026 |
| Single Booth - 10'x10' | $1,750.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Double Booth - 10'x20' | $2,300.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Electricity | $600.00 | Non-refundable | Electricity for alcohol vendors is limited to those located within the food court. The electricity fee is $600, but you will not be charged automatically. If you indicate that you would like electricity, Sarah Kraft from the Downtown Community Partnership will contact you to confirm availability and approval before any charge is applied. Please select this option if you are hoping to have electricity for your booth so we can plan accordingly. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Upload a signed copy of the 2026 Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct.
- By my submitting this registration, I agree to abide by the rules and policies as outlined in the 2026 Vendor Agreement and Code of Conduct and to advise those persons working with me during this event of the same.
- North Dakota Sales and Use Tax Permit
- Certificate of Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 coverage)
- E-permit
- I understand that if I do not have the above three requirements completed and submitted by May 15th, 2026 I forfeit my spot in the Downtown Fargo Street Fair and will automatically be moved to the waitlist.
- I understand that should I be accepted into the Downtown Fargo Street Fair that I will need to have any state or local permits/licenses required to sell outside of my establishment no later than May 15th, 2026. I understand that it is my responsibility to know what these permits/licenses are and to be prepared to submit them during the registration process.
- I have read and agree to the Load-in Policy as outlined below.
- I have read and agree to the Refund Policy as outlined below.
- I/We, agree to abide by the decision of the panel of jurors as to the acceptability of my/our application and understand the charging of the application fee does NOT guarantee a booth at the Downtown Fargo Street Fair. I understand my application fee is NOT refundable.
- Booth Details- I will be using a:
- I understand alcohol vendors can only choose one of two sizes, 10'x10' or 10'x20'. I agree to contain my unit within the set boundaries.
- Limited electricity may be available (fee: $600) depending on placement. Please indicate your electricity needs, but be prepared to provide your own generator.
- I understand ice will not be provided and I will need to source my own ice if needed.
- Are you a member ofthe DCP? (DCP Members Save $150 on Alcohol Booth)
- Are you a new or returning Downtown Fargo Street Fair vendor?
- If you’re a returning vendor, how many years have you been part of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
