Minneapolis Vendor Info

What types of vendors will be exhibiting?

We will be accepting handmade designs into the fair, including: visual art, fashion design, accessory design, body care, home decor, housewares, food, kids and pet items plus more!

No vintage or resale items will be permitted.  
We are looking to feature original designs and handmade goods made by the artisan who will be showcasing during the event.   Manufactured goods are permitted as long as they are your original concept.  

Do you have to reside in Minnesota in order to participate? Nope! We encourage creatives from all across the U.S. to be a part of our events.

How does your jury process work?  
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability. Read more on our BLOG.

There will be strict category caps to ensure all artisans have a successful shopping experience.

Permit Requirements:

• STATE Requirements: A MN Tax ID number is required.

• CITY Requirements: Each artisan is responsible for recording, collecting and paying any local sales tax to the city of Minneapolis.

• Food Vendor Requirements: A short-term food permit is required by the City Of Minneapolis if you are sampling or dispensing food of any kind. There are a few exemptions to this, please click above to double check.

Insurance Requirements:
It is suggested that all participating vendors obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

• Here is a great resource for affordable insurance: ACT INSURANCE

Set up Details:

• All participating vendors MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair.

• Our fair is OUTSIDE on Nicollet Mall, rain or shine.

• All 10x10 spaces require a pop up tent for their space, 40lbs per tent leg is required, no staking is allowed on concrete.

• Special requests for neighbors and location may be stated in your application.

• Overnight security will be onsite between event days but we do not recommend leaving product overnight.   

• Vendor booths DO NOT have electricity access.  

What is your expected attendance?
We expect to see 4,000+ attendees over the course of the weekend.

Jury / Application Fee:

$15 non-refundable fee due upon application covers the costs for our staff and jury to review applicants.

Booth Fees:  Due upon acceptance

• Half Booth - $175

  This space shares a 10’x10’ booth space with another artisan. If you have a location preference, or would like to share with a particular artisan, please make note on your application. Each artisan must apply individually.

• Full Booth - 10'x10' booth space: $250 (a pop up tent is required, no sharing allowed).

  If you would like to be next to another artisan please make note on your application. Each artisan must apply.

When will I know if I am accepted? 

You will be notified via email regarding your fair application.  Please mark vendors@jackalopeartfair.com in your safe sender list.  Gmail users: check your "promotional folder" as well as your spam folder for filtered messages from us. 

Waitlist Applications: These applications will be notified only if a spot opens up for you.

Please review our APPLICATION PAGE for dates associated with your application notification.