Food Vendor Application

Event Dates/Times:

• Friday, July 3, 2026;  4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Saturday, July 4, 2026; 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Load In:

• July 3rd - Load in must be completed by 2:00pm
• July 4th - Load in must be completed by 10:00am

Vendor Criteria:

• One vendor per space.
• Vendor must attend both days of the event.
• Accepted vendors must offer one (1) "Taste of" item at a lower price point.

Application Process:

• Applications Deadline: March 20, 2026
• Vendor selection considers menu variety, quality, and maintaining a strong vendor-to-guest ratio. Space is limited.
• Notification: Vendors will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by email starting March 24, 2026.
• Registration Payment: Collected after acceptance to confirm participation. All payments are nonrefundable. Payments will be made via an Eventeny invoice link sent to accepted vendors.

Required Uploads at Time of Application:

• Images of your food
• Images of your food truck/trailer/tent set-up

Fees and Payment Overview

• Registration Fee: $950
  Due upon acceptance. Confirms your placement in the 2026 Taste of Minnesota vendor lineup. Includes onsite event support, food sponsor permit fee, and related services.
  
  
• Optional Zone Selection - Additional $500
  Accepted vendors may choose to indicate their top two preferred zones on the event footprint.
  • Selecting this option adds an additional $500 to the registration fee.
  • Preferences are considered during placement but are not guaranteed.
    
    
• Revenue Share - 20% of Net Sales
  Approved vendors will remit 20% of net sales generated during event hours.
  • Sales information must be submitted to designated personnel before leaving each night.
  • Final payment will be due no later than July 20, 2026.

Required Items for Approved Vendors:

• ST-19 Form
• Food Licensing: Minneapolis Mobile Food License or Seasonal Food Permit. If neither is held, a Short Term Food Permit Application is required.
• Certificate of Insurance (COI)
• Fire Extinguisher:
  • Type K extinguisher is required for grease or oil fryers.
  • Type ABC extinguisher for all other set-ups.
• Waste Management: Vendor must dispose of trash, recycling and organics material in the proper receptacles BEFORE exiting the event each night. A cleanup fee may be charged if Taste of Minnesota site personnel has to remove any waste.

If you have any questions regarding this application process, please reach out to colette@tasteofmn.com

Taste of Minnesota is committed to providing a friendly, safe, supportive, and harassment-free environment for all event attendees and participants, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity. By participating in Taste of Minnesota, you are agreeing to our zero tolerance policy.

Vendors also agree to comply with The Taste of Minnesota emergency and weather policy, as it applies to their location in the footprint. 

Vendors are not allowed to share a space with another vendor unless it is explicitly authorized by the Taste of Minnesota committee.