Raspberry Festival

Be A Food Vendor

The Hopkins Raspberry Festival cordially invites you to become a vendor at the 78th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival. There are three separate events for you to consider:

• Marketplace Crafts Fair Saturday, July 14, 9am–4pm on Mainstreet
  The entire community of Hopkins turns out for the fair to enjoy food, music, and dozens of vendors displaying their crafts, artwork, and business opportunities. The craft fair runs a span of six city blocks.
• Family Night in Central Park Saturday, July 14, 4–10pm in Central Park
  This family event is geared for children of all ages and includes: food, music, inflatable rides, kids games, and challenges. This is the fourth year for this event.
• Grande Day Parade Sunday, July 15, 11am–4pm on Mainstreet
  The Grande Day Parade has over 120 entries including: royalty floats, Zuhrah helicopters, dance groups, and marching bands. The grande day parade runs a span of twelve city blocks and starts at 1 p.m. The parade is preceded by a 5K race. Vendors are encouraged to setup early as the parade is the staple event of the festival.

Steps To Apply:

• Fill out Raspberry Festival Food Vendor application and submit payment to the Raspberry Festival.
  Marketplace Crafts Fair: $225
  Marketplace Crafts Fair Family Days: $75
  Grande Day Parade: $175
• Submit the City of Hopkins’ Temporary Food License Application to the address listed on the application. This is required even if you have a state license. Their $50 fee (separate from the Raspberry Festival Fee) covers administrative costs incurred by the City of Hopkins.
• Your complete application must be submitted byJune 1, 2012.