2026 Food Concession Application

This application is for those wishing to be a food vendor at the 2026 Nez Perce County Fair.  Please make sure to read all of the information.

Thank you for your interest in being a Concessionaire at the 2026 Nez Perce County Fair.  Please review the information below and complete the online application.  Please note that when you sign your application, you are certifying that you have read this information.  The application is neither an offer nor a guarantee of space.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at either (208) 743-3302 x201 or countyfair@npcfair.org.   The Concessionaire Handbook is also available on our website.  Please review the rules contained within that document prior to submitting an application.

Our four-day fair brings in an attendance of approximately 24,000 people.  

APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION:  We will begin accepting applications on or about March 2, 2026.  All applications should be completed online.  A limited number of paper applications will be available in our office. 

The application must list a complete menu that includes the name of item, description, quantity give and price.  Any product not listed will not be sold.  Fair management reserves the right to prohibit the selling of any item that infringes on the menu items of another vendor.  

The Nez Perce County Fair strives to offer a wide variety of high-quality, family-friendly food options.  Because space is limited, not all applications can be accepted.  Vendors are selected based on the following considerations:  

*Cuisine Variety & Specialty – We look for unique menu items that add diversity to the fair and help create a well-rounded mix of offerings.

*Quality & Presentation – The overall appeal, booth or trailer setup, and attention to cleanliness and customer service are important factors.

*Experience & References – Past experience at the Nez Perce County Fair or other fairs, festivals, or similar events, along with references, that demonstrate a vendor’s ability to manage high-volume service, maintain food quality, and keep customer lines moving efficiently.

*Infrastructure Needs – space, power, water, and compatibility with fairground resources

*Space Availability – balancing vendor requests with layout and crowd flow.

*Local vs non-local – local vendors are encouraged to apply and their presence is valued; however,  local status will be considered as one factor among many, not the sole or deciding factor.

Management reserves the right to select concessionaires in the best overall interest of the fair, taking into account the full range of factors above.

Applications are due by April 15, 2026.  Initial concessionaire selections and placements will be made shortly thereafter based on the applications received by the deadline.  Applications submitted after April 15 will be reviewed and considered only if space remains available.

NEW IN 2026:  All food concessionaires must accept credit cards as a form of payment.

If a space is offered, it is anticipated that contracts will be issued the first part of May. If a contract is awarded, a signed contract will be due by June 1, 2026. 

For the best interest of the fair, management reserves the right to assign booth locations at their discretion.  

Efforts are made to give previous fair exhibitors/vendors their first choice of location but it is not guaranteed.  All applications must include a picture (preferred) or sketch of the proposed booth or trailer set up.  

A deposit of $300 will be due at the time the application is approved.  This deposit will be applied to your total amount due at the conclusion of fair.  All food vendors will be charged 20% of their after-tax sales (total sales – sales tax = commissionable amount).  We will not charge additional fees for power, etc., the 20% commission will cover all of those fees. 

RV SPACES can be requested with the online application.  It is anticipated that only dry camping spots along 14th Avenue will be available.