Culinary Artist

Overview:
We invite you to apply for the 25th annual Loring Park Art Festival, held July 26th & 27th, 2025, in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, MN. 

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food, and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 150 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased. It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium. The Loring Park Art Festival is Rated one of the 100 best fine art shows in Sunshine Artist Magazine and is attended by 25,000 art enthusiasts over the weekend.  The Culinary market debuted in 2024 and will be enhanced in 2025

Dates: Saturday, July 26, 10-6 pm & Sunday, July 27, 10-5 pm.

Location: Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Participation:
Each vendor will contract for the two days of the market. Vendors will set up on Friday evening or Saturday by 9 am.  Market hours are Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 10 am-5 pm, and you must staff your booth during these hours. 

Fee: Vendor participation is $375. This fee includes a $25 non-refundable processing fee.

Cancellation:
This is a city of Minneapolis-compliant event. If you cancel for any reason or the festival is canceled, $350 will be returned to you.  Cancelations after 5/1/25 waive their right to a refund.

Vendor Space:
All vendor spaces are 10’ x 10’. If you want a double space (10’ x 20’), you are welcome to purchase two spaces. Vendors provide their own tent(s) and everything inside the tent (40 lb weights, tables, chairs, and displays).  Only a few spaces have access to electricity, and priority is given to early applications, so please indicate if you will need electricity and how many amps and outlets you will need.

Permits and Licenses:
Vendors must have the appropriate Seasonal Food Permit licensing documents from the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota to participate. Each vendor will be responsible for any fees associated with their permits and any sales taxes due. Permits must be approved a minimum of two weeks before the festival. Any vendors not able to pass inspection with the city waive their right to a refund on their booth fees.