2019 August Festival Merch Vendor Application

Applications are now open for merch vendors for the 2019 August Festival

General Info

Dates: August 8-11, 2019

Location: El Rancho Manana, Richmond MN

Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Setup: Daily by 9 a.m.

Check-In: Vendors will check in at the Front Gate to receive badges and space assignment.

Expected Attendance: approximately 5000 - all ages, including children

Payment:  Can be made online or by check. If paying by check, mail to the address below. Note that registration is NOT complete until payment is received and all payments must be received by July 25th, 2019. 

Equipment: Vendor provides own table and chairs

Cost: $250 for a 12x12 ft. space (contact us if more space is needed)

Security: Security is provided by onsite local police but vendor area is not specifically secured.

Load In/Out: Booths must be setup by 10 a.m. Thursday and must be removed between 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Vehicles are only allowed in vendor area before 9 a.m. each day for restocking.

Ticketing: Two weekend tickets and non-utility camping are provided with vendor space. Additional tickets are available for purchase. 

Space is limited. 

Mail check (made out to Minnesota Bluegrass) to:

Minnesota Bluegrass

Attn: August Fest Vendor Payment 

PO Box 16408

Minneapolis MN 55416