Snack or Treat Vendor
Snack or Treat Vendor
Register to be a snack or treat vendor at the 2024 Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair! A snack or treat vendor is a vendor selling pre-packaged snacks or delightful treats from a tent. Examples include popcorn or candy. If you are unsure of which category you fall under please contact Sierra at sierra@gfdda.com!
After selecting your vendor size or if you would like a feature listing on our map, click Register Now and you’ll go to our Street Fair Food Vendor form.
Each food vendor product list will be reviewed and items may be denied if duplicated more than twice at the Grand Forks Downtown Street Fair. You must apply with the City of Grand Forks and the Public Health Department for all needed licenses 30 days prior to the event.
Scroll down for timeline and our terms of service!
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At the Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair, we offer:
- Two convenient parking ramps, and multiple all-day parking lots for our vendors
- 10% Military discount on booth space (use discount code MILITARY10)
- Overnight security Thursday and Friday
- Vendor hospitality both event days
- Event promotion in North Dakota, Minnesota, and the surrounding area
- A metro population of more than 70,000, located 70 miles North of Fargo, North Dakota and 145 miles South of Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Free admission, live entertainment, free activities, and food truck area
- Registration and booth setup Thursday starting at Noon (August 22nd, 2024)
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Important 2024 Dates & Times:
January . . . . . . . . . Application Opens! Payment is due at the time of application
April 1st . . . . . . . . .Early Bird Deadline
(Apply before April 1st using the code “SNACK” at checkout and get the best price. Get your application in early as vendor space is limited!)
June 1st . . . . . . . . No refunds will be granted past this date
August 1st . . . . . . .Certificate of Insurance Due
August 22nd . . . . . Vendor Check-In, Noon - 8 PM - A pre-set time will be provided to you
August 23rd . . . . . . Downtown Forks Street Fair vendor hours 11 AM - 8 PM
August 24th . . . . . Downtown Forks Street Fair vendor hours 9 AM - 6 PM
TERMS OF SERVICE
By my submitting this application, I agree to abide by the rules and policies set forth in this application and to advise those persons working with me during this event of the same.
I agree to abide by all applicable North Dakota statutes, ordinances, regulations, and those of the City of Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association. Specifically, I agree not to use or condone the use of drugs or alcohol within the event area and not to do any act that would constitute a breach of peace. I also agree to not promote or display political or religious propaganda in the form of signage, clothing, etc. on my booth or my person while within the Downtown Street Fair area.
I agree to setup at the time, place and manner as instructed and to not tear-down until closing time or as otherwise directed. I also agree to not enter into vendor area with my vehicle until time provided. Anyone not abiding by setup and tear-down rules will NOT be invited to return the following year.
I will maintain an inventory sufficient to cover my anticipated sales during the event.
I grant permission to the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association to use photos, slides, tapes or other visual representations of my booth and my products without compensation.
I am totally responsible for my booth and exhibited personal property including the method of display, method of set up, security for the protection of my property, sale of merchandise, takedown of the booth and disposal of trash. I will provide all materials for my booth.
I will provide Grand Forks Downtown Development Association with Certificate of Liability for $1,000,000 combined single limit commercial liability coverage by August 1st, 2024 listing the Downtown Development Association as additional insured. If you need insurance, we found a pretty sweet deal with ACT Insurance and they are offering a 10% discount ($10 for food trucks) using our promo code. Here's a link: https://app.fliprogram.com/events/7017. The discount code is downtown5.
I will set up my booth so that I respect the existing store owners, their window and entrance areas. I will not block such areas and I agree not to solicit outside my booth space.
In consideration of my use of the Downtown business area, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association from any claims for damage to persons or property in any manner related to my use or occupancy of the Downtown area and event site. I release the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association from any liability for loss, damage, or theft of my property including damage or destruction to my booth.
I agree that once the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association has accepted my application, any and all fees associated with my payment are nonrefundable.
Any proceeds derived from the sales of my product are entirely mine, and I am entirely responsible for collecting and remitting any applicable sales taxes.
I have secured any necessary permits or licenses for the use of any copyrighted or trademark materials and will indemnify and hold the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association from any claims of infringement.
The Street Fair Committee reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason and is under no obligation to rent space to a vendor in future years.
I agree to clean and sweep my space. If trash is found at my location or my space is untidy after teardown, I may be subject to littering fines.
I agree to get all City of Grand Forks permits and licenses needed for this event as well as apply with City of Grand Forks Public Health if needed for my product.
Any dispute with respect to this document or the materials furnished or in any way related to the DDA Street Fair 2024 will be resolved in Grand Forks, North Dakota whether by arbitration, mediation or litigation, and I submit to the jurisdiction of the Grand Forks County District Court with respect to any litigation. I have read and understand this agreement and materials furnished with this form and agree to abide by them. By my submitting this application, I hereby accept the terms and conditions stated within this application contract.