2023 August Festival Food Vendor Application

Applications are now open for food vendors for the 2023 August Festival

General Info

Dates: August 10-13, 2023

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 4000

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 21th, 2023. 

Food Vendors

License and Insurance: All vendors must carry current Stearns County license, ST-19 form, and liability insurance and will be required to produce proof of same.

Inspections: Vendors will be inspected during the event and all vendors are expected to pass inspection. Failure to comply with health and safety standards will prevent participation in future festivals. 

We need to know their full menu with an emphasis on not selling items you have not been approved for. 

Please see Vendor Rules for additional requirements.

Special Events Application

Space is limited. 

Mail check (made out to Minnesota Bluegrass) to:

Minnesota Bluegrass

Attn: August Fest Vendor Payment 

PO Box 16408

Minneapolis MN 55416