2026 Culinary Arts Market Vendor

Located at one of Minneapolis’ of most scenic and iconic spots, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival is a weekend all about art and music. Here, you’ll find different stages with live music, over 200 local artists demonstrating and selling their creations, the Art of the Car show, and plenty of local food trucks to keep you going! They also have a family activities stage with performers. 

The festival grounds span the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from 11th Ave S. to N. 4th Avenue. The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is one of Minnesota’s top arts festivals, ranked in the top 200 art festivals in the US. 

The Culinary Arts Market features a curated collection of pre-packaged gourmet food products from artisan vendors located under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge.

Festival Highlights:

• 2nd largest festival in Minneapolis
• Average attendance 75,000
• The Festival stretches nearly 1 mile along the Mississippi Riverfront in the North Loop
• 200 + visual artists, family art activities and a classic car show
• Engaging art activations
• Marketing support in the Twin Cities area - print, tv, radio and social media
• Overnight security

Dates: Saturday, June 21, 10-7pm & Sunday, June 22, 10-5pm.

Location: Stone Arch Bridge Festival is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the North Loop Neighborhood spanning the riverfront area from West River Parkway from Portland Ave to N 4th Street.

Participation:
Each vendor will contract for the 2 days of the market. Vendors will set up on Friday evening or Saturday by 9 am.  Market hours are Saturday 10 am-7pm and Sunday 10 am-5 pm and you must staff your booth during these hours. 

Fee: Vendor participation is $475. This fee includes a $25 non-refundable processing fee.

Cancellation:
If you cancel for any reason or the festival is canceled, $450 will be returned to you. Cancelations after 4/1/26 waive their right to a refund.

Vendor Space:
All vendor spaces are 10’ x 10’. If you want a double space (10’ x 20’), you are welcome to purchase two spaces. Vendors provide their own tent(s) and everything inside the tent (40 lb weights on each tent leg, tables, chairs, and displays).  Only a few spaces have access to electricity, and priority is given to early applications, so please indicate if you will need electricity and how many amps and outlets you will need. Additional fee will apply for access to electricity.

Permits and Licenses:
Vendors must have the appropriate Seasonal Food Permit licensing documents from the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota to participate. Each vendor will be responsible for any fees associated with their permits and any sales taxes due. Permits must be approved a minimum of two weeks before the festival. Any vendors not able to pass inspection with the city waive their right to a refund on their booth fees.