Food Court Vendor
About the application
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.
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 | $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 | |
| Frontage Feet - 10' | $700.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 12' | $800.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 14' | $900.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 16' | $1,000.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 18' | $1,100.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 20' | $1,200.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 22' | $1,300.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 24' | $1,400.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 26' | $1,500.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 28' | $1,600.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 30' | $1,700.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 32' | $1,800.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 34' | $1,900.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 36' | $2,000.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 38' | $2,100.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Frontage Feet - 40' | $2,200.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Electricity | $600.00 | ||
| Parking Fee | $50.00 |
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)
- License from Fargo Cass Public Health
- 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 Garbage & Sanitation Policy as outlined below.
- I have read and agree to the Beverage Policy as outlined below.
- I would like to serve the following Coca-Cola products:
- Coca-Cola Refrigerator Size
- I have read and agree to the Signage 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.
- I understand that the Downtown Fargo Street Fair does not gurantee the exclusivity of vendors or their products sold.
- Cell Phone #
- Instagram Account
- Facebook Account
- Please describe your product.
- What is the price range for your product(s)?
- Booth details - specify which of the following you will be using.
- Serving Side (if using a trailer or truck)
- Height of Booth/Rig
- Length of Booth/Rig
- Width of Booth/Rig
- Will you need to purchase electricity?
- If purchasing electricity, list each item in your set-up that uses power and how many amps each item draws. Please include total amperage at the end of your list.
- If purchasing electricity, what type of electrical connection do you have?
- Will you need to hook up to a water source for the entirety of the fair?
- I understand that ice will not be provided and I must source my own, if needed.
- Are you a member ofthe DCP? (DCP Members Save $50 on their 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
