Securing Your Spot

Submitting an application does not guarantee participation. Acceptance is based on the date and time of application submission, vendor diversity, and payment.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email indicating whether they have been approved to participate in the Minot Food Truck Festival. If accepted, additional details regarding location and setup will be provided closer to the event.

With your application, you are required to submit your logo, city permit, Minot Parks permit, insurance coverage, menu, photos of your truck or stand, a description, and the number of employees attending (wristbands needed, maximum of 6). For more information, please see our Food Truck License and Permit Requirements page.

Payments & Fees

Payment must be submitted with your application. No food truck or food stand will be considered without payment.

No refunds will be issued unless an application is not accepted.

In the event of a severe weather delay, there is a non-refundable $50 fee.

There are no additional sales fees after the event. However, all vendors are required to submit total sales to ND Strong for tax reporting purposes prior to leaving the event grounds.

Vendor Pricing

• Stands that sell all items under $7: $125
• Trucks or stands that sell items $7 and up: $250

Minot Parks Requirements

All food vendors are required to complete the following through Minot Parks:

• Food Truck Permit: $150
• Vendor Application for Non-Park District Event: $25
  • We will send you this form via email, and the $25 fee will be added to your total balance
• All required forms must be completed and submitted by August 1, 2026

We understand these additional requirements may be inconvenient, and appreciate your cooperation in meeting Minot Parks regulations.

MARKETING: If you have photos of your food truck, menu items, or business logo that you would like used for marketing purposes, please include them in your application. These photos and menus will be used to advertise your truck and the festival prior to the event. 

MENUS: It is highly recommended that each vendor provide a “taste” sampler that is no more than $5.00 per serving. This allows the public the opportunity to try more foods which in turn provides each and every one more business.

LICENSE & PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: 

• Certificate of Insurance – list Minot Food Truck Festival as additionally insured and provide ND Strong & Minot Park District with a copy
• Sales Tax License
• Mobile Food License – North Dakota Department of Health-Division of Food and Lodging. Mobile food licenses from other jurisdictions are not allowed.
• Minot Parks Permit – https://minotparks.com/about-us/permits-forms/
• First District Health Unit – https://fdhu.org/environmental-health-division/food-establishment-licensing/
• City of Minot Fire Department – compliance with city fire code