2025 Beer/Alcoholic Beverage Vendor

 Below are some helpful details about Prairie Fest. 

Please note that while the City cannot state a recommended price for each beverage, based on our experience, it is notable that $6 or more per beverage may assist with vendors' business goals. 
 
What items can I sell?
We are accepting applications for beer/alcohol vendors. Vendors will be provided with a 20X30 tent, two six-foot tables or counters, and either chairs or stools.  Potential vendors will be tasked with selling beer, checking IDs, and providing wristbands to adults 21 and older. Vendors are also responsible for ensuring that their staff is BASSETT certified and pays appropriate taxes for all sales. A signed contract is required. Which is included in the application process. The City has final approval on the participation of any food vendor and the beverage and food items being sold. 
 
Beverage vendors are limited to selling alcoholic beverages and bottled water. 
 
Can I sell Food?
The sale of food by beverage vendors is prohibited, and this policy will be strictly enforced unless prior permission is granted by the City of Wood Dale.
 
General notes about vendor space:
Vendors must use power from their booth space only.
Absolutely no booths may be subleased to another vendor.
Refrigeration is the responsibility of the vendor.
No beverages shall be sold in glass bottles. 
Smoking shall not be permitted in tents, canopies, or membrane structures.
Vendors must stay within their space. There will be no soliciting on or around the festival grounds.
Ice is available for purchase on the day of the festival; the cost is $8 for 20 lbs. This will be deducted from your voucher reimbursement.

Vendors must provide their own flooring to go over grass (rubberized mats, wood, etc.)


What is the inspection schedule?
There will be a mandatory health, fire, and safety inspection on Thursday, June 26, at 2 pm. The inspection schedule will be included in your vendor acceptance paperwork. 
 
What if I need to withdraw my application?
You may withdraw your application and receive a refund of your deposit by Friday, May 12, 2025.   After that date, no refunds will be granted.
 
Please contact Janelle Silva at (630) 354-6333 regarding the withdrawal process.
 
Upon acceptance, vendors are responsible for the balance of their payment, and Certificate of Insurance.