August 16th - Blues on the Red
August 17th - Happy Harry's Rockin' Up North

All Food Vendors will be located inside the concert area gates.

Set up start:
2-3PM on Friday, August 16th
Overnight security will be provided.

Hours of Event on August 16th:
4PM Gates Open
5PM Music Starts
10PM End of Event

Hour of Event on August 17th:
(Food vendors can open at noon for lunch)
4PM Gates Open
5PM Music Starts
11:30PM End of Event

1. Participants must provide booth, props for display and be ready for extreme weather, wind, rain or heat.
2.  The booth must be used by those who register for it.
3. The Food Vendor must be present in the booth for the entire duration of the event- no breaking down early.
4. No blue poly tarps may be used in your booths.
5. All vendors are responsible for their own garbage removal.
6. Storage of boxes, stock, should be organized in an orderly fashion within your booth.
7. Electricity will be provided if needed.
8. Cancellations must be done by July 1, 2019 for a full refund.
9. No smoking or alcohol in your booth at any time during the event.  
10. Location of booth is up to the event coordinators though every request will be considered.
11. All photos submitted grant the GFDDA permission to use for publicity and media promotions.
12. Absolutely NO EARLY BREAKDOWN is allowed.

1. Vendors are responsible for the safety, sturdiness, and protection of their displays in the event of gusty or other
inclement weather. Canopies should be anchored; wind weights are strongly suggested. Anchoring into streets/sidewalks is not allowed.
2. Booths must not obstruct emergency vehicle pathways.
3. City regulations prohibit hanging signs or merchandise on trees and bushes and light poles; or altering public property in        
any way such as drilling holes in sidewalks, buildings or planters.
4. All vendors are required to provide proof of liability insurance. (See Insurance section).
5. Trash must be contained and disposed of properly by the vendor. Use centrally located dumpsters to dispose of bags
and boxes.
6. All Vendors are expected to help keep the Blues on the Red clean by frequently policing their area.
7. The GFDDA is not liable for damage, theft of the property owned or used by Blues on the Red participants.
8. The Blues on the Red Committee reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason and is under no obligation to rent space to a vendor in future years.
9. Vendors should be prepared for inclement weather. Tarps, wind weights, umbrellas, and warm clothing are              
recommended. In the case of a severe weather incident, the DDA holds the right to cancel the Blues on the Red. No refunds will be given to vendors if this occurs.
10. No soliciting outside of the booth space.
11. All Food Vendors are requested to post food prices.
12. All Vendors are required to comply with City of East Grand Forks and MN State health and safety requirements and to secure any necessary permits. It is your own responsibility as a food vendor to obtain your temporary restaurant license
through the city of East Grand Forks and have it submitted to GF DDA by July 1, 2019.

1. Certificate of Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 coverage for each occurrence
2. The Grand Forks Downtown Development Association must be listed as "additional insured"
3. The policy must cover the Event Dates: August 16 - August 17
4. Certificate holder information: Downtown Development Association 23 N 3rd Street Grand Forks, ND 58203
5. The certification must be on file with the GF DDA by July 1, 2019

**We must have your Certificate of Liability Insurance before you will be allowed to set up for Blues on the Red and Happy Harry's Rockin' Up North Fest**

Each participant must obtain a Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Permit. We must have a photocopy of this by July 1, 2019 or you will be unable to set up and participate in Blues on the Red. (Please call or email the GFDDA if you need assistance with this). To get the appropriate paperwork, go to https://www.mda.state.mn.us/retail-mobile-food-handler to get the forms you need, or call MN Licensing at 651-201-6062 with any questions

We also need a Form ST19 to keep on file to show you are allowed to sell in Minnesota. That can be found on their website here: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/Forms_and_Instructions/st19.pdf

1. By my submitting this application, I agree to abide by the rules and policies set forth in this application and to advise
 those persons working with me during this event of the same.
2. I agree to abide by all applicable Minnesota statutes, ordinances, regulations, and those of the City of East Grand Forks
 and the GF Downtown Development Association. Specifically, I agree not to use or condone the use of drugs
 or alcohol within the event area and not to do any act that would constitute a breach of peace.
3. I agree to setup at the time, place and manner as instructed and to not tear-down until closing time or as otherwise
directed. I also agree to not enter into vendor area with my vehicle until time stated in acceptance notification. Anyone not abiding by setup and tear-down rules will NOT be invited to return the following year.
4. I will maintain an inventory sufficient to cover my anticipated sales during the event.
5. I grant permission to the GF Downtown Development Association to use photos, slides, tapes or other visual
representations of my booth and my products without compensation.
6. I am totally responsible for my booth and exhibited personal property including the method of display, method of set up,
security for the protection of my property, sale of merchandise, takedown of the booth and disposal of trash. I will
provide all materials for my booth.
7. I will provide GF Downtown Development Association with Proof of Insurance for $1,000,000 combined single
limit commercial liability coverage by July 1, 2019.
8. I will set up my booth so that I respect the existing store owners, their window and entrance areas. I will not block such
areas and I agree not to solicit outside my booth space.
9. In consideration of my use of the Downtown business area, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GF
Downtown Development Association from any claims for damage to persons or property in any manner related to my
use or occupancy of the Downtown area and event site. I release the GF Downtown Development Association
from any liability for loss, damage, or theft of my property including damage or destruction to my booth.
10. I agree that once the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association has accepted my application, my application
fee is not refundable.
11. Any proceeds derived from the sales of my product are entirely mine, and I am entirely responsible for collecting and
remitting any applicable sales taxes.
12. I have secured any necessary permits or licenses for the use of any copyrighted or trademark materials and will
indemnify and hold the GF Downtown Development Association from any claims of infringement.
13. The Blues on the Red Committee reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason and is under no obligation to rent space to a vendor in future years.
14. I agree to clean and sweep my space. If trash is found at my location or my space is untidy after teardown, I may be
subject to littering fines.

Any dispute with respect to this document or the materials furnished or in any way related to the DDA Blues on the Red 2019 will be resolved in Grand Forks, North Dakota whether by arbitration, mediation or litigation, and I submit to the jurisdiction of the Grand Forks County District Court with respect to any litigation. I have read and understand this agreement and materials furnished with this form and agree to abide by them. By my submitting this application, I hereby accept the terms and conditions stated within this application contract.

Please add up all below fees and submit to the address below AFTER we've approved you!

Registration checks and credit cards for accepted vendors are cashed/charged when applying for the event.


Check (Please send two separate checks, one with the deposit amount, and one with the rest of remaining total. We will send your deposit back to you after the event.)

Please make checks to:
GFDDA
WITH YOUR BUSINESS NAME IN MEMO LINE
and mail to
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
23 N 3RD STREET SUITE 2
GRAND FORKS, ND 58203

Or Call 701-757-4051 and we'll take a credit card over the phone

All NSF checks will be assessed a $40 fee