2026 Pioneer Days Food Truck Application

Thank you for your interest in being a food vendor at the 2026 Pioneer Days. Once you have filled out your application, someone from the Pioneer Days Committee will let you know if you are approved. Once you have been accepted, you will have 3 days to pay for your spot before it is forfeited to next in line.

Vendor Information:

1.      All applicants will be selected by the St. Francis Pioneer Days Committee. Vendor companies will come on a first come first serve basis. In the basis of variety, we may turn down vendors based on similar food styles.

2.      There will be no refund on vendor fees as this is a fundraiser for the festival for the operation of the St. Francis Pioneer Days festival.

3.      The application and waiver must be signed to be considered for acceptance to the festival.

4.      The space available is approximately 12’ wide. This is an outdoor event. The St. Francis Pioneer days does NOT provide tables, chairs, or any tents. If you need additional space, please indicate that below.

5.      All booths should have neat, tasteful, and appropriate displays, as this is a family friendly event.

6.      All mobile food units (food trucks) need hot and cold running water under pressure, no temporary handwashing set ups (meaning three buckets) permitted for the food trucks. They must have a sticker showing they have had their electrical inspection. Temporary food stands need a hands-free handwashing station and 3 bucket set up as seen on the application. Also, just a reminder that all trucks/carts/trailers/stands need an Anoka County license when operating in this county. Applications can be found at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/1414/Food-Service-Establishments

7.      Once you are approved, you will need to contact the City of St. Francis for a Transient Merchant License. There is no fee for food trucks, but it must be on file with the City of St. Francis before the event.

8.      Vendor Fees are as follows; $225 WITHOUT electric and WITH Electric (limited spaces) $350. Registration Fees cover Friday, May 29th, Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 30th.

9.      We require all of our food trucks to stay for the entire duration of Pioneer Days, Friday-Sunday.

10.  Friday hours are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

11.  Set up is on Friday. You will be given a window of when you can arrive to load the east side of the park before the west side. Specific instructions on vendor spots, parking, and all other information will be emailed to vendors who have been approved 1 week before the start of Pioneer Days.