Vendors are responsible for their own setup. Requirements for May 2 are as follows:

• 10x10 pop-up tent (required for safety — sun and weather protection) 

• Tent weights (required — do not stake into parking lot)

• Table(s) and chairs

• Your own display, signage, and branding materials

• A tablecloth is strongly encouraged — it matters how we show up

• Extension cords if you need power (limited power available — notify in advance)

If you are selling any food — prepared, packaged, or grown — you must have the appropriate documentation:

• Cottage food producers: cottage food certificate required

• Prepared food / hot food vendors: short-term food license required

• Produce / farm vendors: verify with us based on what you are selling

• All food vendors must submit documentation before market day

• Vendor Load-In between 8:30am - 10am.

• Vendor Load-OUT between 3pm - 4pm

We prioritize local, proximity-based vendors. We are not just looking for any vendor — we are looking for the right vendors for this block.

• Black and brown growers, farmers, and urban agriculture producers

• Value-added food makers: pickles, teas, sauces, baked goods, fermented foods

• Local artists, makers, and craftspeople

• Food and community businesses rooted in South Minneapolis and nearby neighborhoods

• Businesses that want to grow roots in this community — not just drive in and drive out

• Live music

• Cooking and fermentation demonstration

• Seedlings from CANDO / Plant Grow Share

• Community screen printing activation

• Cross-promotion with 16–18 corridor businesses on 38th & Chicago

• Community giveaway element (TBD, pending Minnesota Freedom Fund confirmation)