26 Summer Food Vendor Application (MitM + Art Fest)

Music in the Mountains + Artisan Festival Food Vendors Application.

We are looking to create a vendor line up that offers our guests a wide variety of tasty options and refreshing treats for our multiple events this coming summer. We have 8-10 slots open/event. Applications are open to everyone.

Please read the terms and conditions before submitting your application. Please note that while we do our best to put everyone who meets the criteria on our schedule, we do give priority to vendors who are able to commit to the full season and/or are returning.  

Please note:

• We have shortened our application/acceptance timeline this year.
• There are 13 TOTAL DATES - 12 for Music in the Mountains including July 4th & 1 for Artisan Festival

MITM Events: 

Every Thursday, June 25 – September 3 (June 25; July 2, 4*(Saturday), 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; + September 3 - Metal in the Mountains) 12 Music in the Mountains Performances

Public Hours: 6pm until the music stops (9:30 – 10PM)

Set up: begins at 3 p.m.

Music Starts: at 6:30 p.m.

Concert Ends: 10 p.m. (end times may vary from week to week)

All vendors must be set up and ready to serve by 6 p.m.

Fee: $100/day; $150 for July 4th

Checking off availability of dates in this application does NOT guarantee you as a vendor for those dates. 

Please wait for an acceptance and schedule confirmation sheet from ACBS. We do our best to create a schedule that works for the success of all food vendors accetped, ACBS, and the concert attendees. We give priority to vendors who are able to commit to all dates AND the Artisan Festival. We also stive for a variety of offerings.

Artisan Festival: Saturday, July 18 (prior to PBR)

Public Hours: 10am – 5pm

Food Vendor Set Up: ***We are planning to move artisan festival to Lone Peak Drive/Fire Pit Park this year, in the same fashio as the Farmers Market. We anticipate food vendors to be located on the spur between the Arts Council buildling and the Hungry Moose buildling. Please note that this will effect access to electrical outlets. This is the same week-end as PBR. 

All vendors must be set up and ready to serve by 11am

Fee: $100 for the day

Anticipated attendance is between 2500 – 3500 visitors + 100 vending artists, 30 community musicians, and 25 volunteers.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 10, 2026

Vendor Notification: Friday, April 24

Vendor Early Bird Discount Deadline: (15%): Friday, May 8

Vendor Paperwork Due & Payment: Friday, May 29

If accepted and ACBS determines the dates you're able to vend, fees are due by June 5. We offer an early bird discount of 15% If you submit payment before May 8th. You may pay your Artisan Festival fees with Music in the Mountains

Applications Close: Friday, 10th

Many thanks,

Tamara

tamara@bigskyarts.org  (406)995-2742

Rules and Regulations

1. Each vendor is allowed a 10x10 space, extra space must be cleared with Event Manager beforehand. 

2. No generators allowed unless cleared by Event Manager.  (Noise output must be under 60dBA)

3. Vendors are responsible for providing power cords, lights, etc. It is a good idea to have a 100-foot extension cord available. Items that require a lot of power are discouraged (ovens, fryers, etc.). 

4. Products in glass containers are not allowed. 

5. You may not sell alcoholic beverages. 

6. You are responsible for all clean up in your area. Garbage cans and bags will not be provided this year. Vendors must collect and dispose of all trash. Vendors may not use ACBS garbage cans in the concert area to dispose of trash. Your area must be totally clean and picked up before you leave the park at the end of the night. 

7. You must operate in accordance with the regulations set out by the Gallatin County Health Department. GCHD can be reached at (406)582-3120. 

8. You must provide a copy of all forms required by the Health Department to the ACBS before being allowed to vend. Please enclose copies of these forms when returning this application. 

9. Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million, AND listing both ACBS and BSCO as additional Insured before vending. You may upload your certificates with your application OR have your agent email certificates to tamara@bigskyarts.org.

   1. Addresses for certificates.

Arts Council of Big Sky
PO Box 160308
77 Lone Peak Drive
Big Sky, MT 59716

Big Sky Community Organization
PO Box 161404
Big Sky, MT 59716

1. Tables, tents, chairs, and lights are not provided. 

2. Support vehicles may not be parked in the vending area unless the Event Manager gives approval. 

3. Event Manager has sole authority regarding vending assignments. 

4. Tents must be appropriately staked down or weighted down for weather. 

5. No dogs allowed in Town Center Park, including vendors. 

 ALL VENDORS MUST PAY A 4% RESORT TAX ON ALL INCOME EARNED AT THE CONCERTS. PLEASE CONTACT RESORT TAX OFFICE (995-3234) FOR PROPER FORMS TO PAY THE TAX. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN BEING BARRED FROM VENDING IN BIG SKY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. NO EXCEPTIONS!!