Food Vendors & Trucks
We would like to invite you to join us at the 56th annual Uptown Art Fair, to be held August 2-4, 2019. We expect approximately 385,000 curious – and hungry – attendees over the three days of the fair. Our community event provides a free, urban experience for all visitors.
Uptown Art Fair Hours of Operation:
Friday, August 2 | 12PM-8PM
Saturday, August 3 | 10AM-8PM
Sunday, August 4 | 10AM-5PM
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION FEE: $55 non-refundable fee paid with application submission.
LOCATION: Due to the current re-construction on Hennepin Avenue, some food vendor locations throughout the Art Fair have been reconfigured. We will do our best to accommodate placements for returning vendors but do not guarantee the same location as in past years.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Acceptance to the Uptown Art Fair includes but is not limited to the following criteria:
• Proposed menu (quality, pricing, uniqueness)
• Past Uptown Art Fair experience
• Other outdoor event experience
• Past environmental health experience
• Level of professionalism
• Agreement to conform to established fees
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 8, 2019
Accepted food vendors will be contacted between March 25 – April 1, 2019
Uptown Art Fair vendor participation fees range from $1,085 – $3,885 based on the property footprint used. Additional charges assessed for requested amenities including electricity. Each vendor is reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis .
Along with the application fee of $55, your application must include a photograph of your food vendor booth or truck is required, please email photo to judy@uptownminneapolis.com