Seasonal permit

If you are vending at two or more events, you need a seasonal permit. 

Read more about seasonal food permits

Application

Your event food sponsor will give you the short term food permit application. The application is in English or Spanish. 

• Give your application to your event food sponsor at least two weeks before the event.

If you are using a commissary kitchen:

• Attach a copy of your letter showing you have permission to use or lease the kitchen.

Apply for a short term food permit

City fees

Fees for a short-term food permit:

• $100 for each public event in the City of Minneapolis
• $50 for public events at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Statewide hospitality fee

The State of Minnesota is now charging an additional fee for all food vendors that request permits in the city of Minneapolis.

The additional fee is $50.

Other City fees

Find all other City business license fees

Deadline

Your application is due at least two weeks before your event begins. 

Fees are doubled for late applications.

Payment

Give your payment to your event food sponsor. 

Your event food sponsor may ask you to:

• Pay them directly, or
• Give them a check made out to Minneapolis Finance

Event food stand training

Seasonal and short term vendors can learn how to run a food stand at Minneapolis events.

The training:

• Is free
• Takes about 20 minutes to complete
• Is available in English and Spanish

Take the event food stand training

Food vendor materials

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

Both are available in English and Spanish.

See food vendor materials

Food safety materials

The Minneapolis Health Department has food safety materials for you to use.

See food safety materials