Food Vendor Sign Up

Interested in bringing your food truck or specialty food business to Zoo events? Vendors are welcome to apply by completing the form below. Pricing is $100 for Large food trucks and $50 for Small vendors (see the form below for menu size descriptions). After submission, our event staff will follow up with availability and payment details to complete your registration. Space for food vendors is limited at each event, so while we may not have room at every event, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities. Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Zoo!

Food Truck Registration

Menu Size Classification (Select One)(Required)
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    Terms & Conditions(Required)
    1. Exhibitor cannot sublet or hand out literature or display products belonging to a person or business that is NOT exhibiting without the sole permission of the Management. 2. Vendor shall have access to the location agreed upon by the parties no less than 1 hour before the event’s commencement for the purpose of setting up Vendor’s vending station, goods, and other things necessary and reasonable to vending at the location. 3. Exhibit space, as provided by the LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO, only includes what is listed on the reverse side. Furnishings, internet service, electricity, decorations, etc. shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor. 4. Management reserves the right to make changes to exhibitor space location with no advance notice to the exhibitor. 5. Management reserves the right to prohibit or decline any exhibit, or exhibitor not approved by the management or MN Health Department and to permit only such matter and conduct as approved by management. 6. Vendors must provide their own equipment ie: canopies, tables, chairs, electrical cords, water hoses, etc. Electricity and water may be available upon request; arrangements must be made at least one week prior to event to reserve location. 7. The LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO is not responsible for any materials or items left either at set-up or during, and after an event. 8. Insurance, liability, and indemnification. All exhibitors, their contractors, staff, volunteers, and suppliers working at the event are required to carry liability and property insurance. Exhibitor agrees that the Lake Superior Zoo or their respective officers, directors, employees, and/or volunteers are not responsible for loss of damage to any property of exhibitor, in storage, in transit, to and from, and within the confines of the venues. Exhibitor agrees that indemnities are not responsible for any damages or charges imposed for violation of any law or ordinance, whether due to exhibitor or agent of exhibitor. Exhibitor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless indemnities against and from any and all losses, costs and damages, liability, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from or by reason or any accident, body injury, property damage, or other claims to any person, including exhibitor, it’s employees, agents, or invitees, arising out of or related to exhibitor’s occupancy or use of event premises. 9. In case the premises are destroyed by fire or the element, or by any other causes, or in case any circumstances whatsoever, including labor disputes/strikes, storms, or pandemics, etc. make it impossible for management to permit any exhibitor or exhibitors to occupy the premises, LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO and employees are released from any and all claims for damage which might arise in consequence thereof. 10. In the event that the event is not rescheduled for any reason LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO are released from any and all claims for damages upon refunding of monies received from and exhibitor or exhibitors. 11. Should inclement weather, strikes, pandemics or any circumstances beyond the LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO’s control force the event to postpone and/or reschedule the event, all fees paid will be transferred to the reschedule date or in the event of cancellation, transferred to the following year’s event. No exceptions. 12. Vendor shall not vend any goods or services other than those described herein at and during the event without the Host’s consent. 13. Attendance disclaimer. The projected number of attendees expected to participate at the event is no guarantee. It’s based on attendance of past events. 14. Vendor’s vending station shall be clean and orderly; and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Vendor’s staff shall be clothed and groomed in a clean, neat fashion and shall conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. 15. No excessively loud music, noise, or sound amplification devices shall be used by vendor’s staff at the location. 16. Management reserves the right to name exclusive sponsors to LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO. 17. Any distributed food or beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) must be pre-approved by Management and must be in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations assert forth by the LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO, the St. Louis County Health Department, City of Duluth, and State of Minnesota. No sales for onsite consumption are permitted.