Seasonal food permit application

Apply for an annual permit for food and beverage vendors at farmers markets and public events.

What to know

A seasonal food permit is an annual permit. Seasonal vendors can take part in farmers markets and public events in Minneapolis.

You can submit a permit application in two ways:

Online application

You can submit your application electronically. Submitting your application online is safe and secure.

Submit seasonal food vendor permit application

PDF

Contact 311 to request a PDF application.  311 will setup a request to have an application mailed or emailed to you.

Contact 311

Deadline

You must submit your application at least two weeks before your first event.

Exemptions

You do not need to fill out this application if you are a:

  • Cottage food vendor
  • Product of the farm vendor

Resources

You can use our event checklist and guidelines to have a successful event.

You can take the event food stand training to learn how to run a food stand.

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Online application

Contact us

Minneapolis Health Department

Environmental Health Permit

 

Address

Make payment in person at:

Public Service Building
Minneapolis Service Center
505 Fourth Ave. S., Skyway level
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mail a payment to:

Minneapolis Environmental Health
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis 311

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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