• Vendors spaces located inside L.E.Phillips Building with concrete floor and 16’ ceilings. All crafter and small business vendors are welcome. Booth spaces are available in approximately 10' x 10’ increments and include 15amp electricity and Wi-Fi. The rate is $50 per 10'x10' or $90 for 20'x10' space.

• $50 per 10' frontage, please be specific with frontage and depth needs.

• Outdoor commercial exhibit space is along roadways and available in 10’ increments. The cost will be $250 per 10 feet of frontage. All tents, stakes, displays, equipment, vehicles, and vendor property must be inside the allocated space. Food/Merchandise Vendor rate is $350 or 17% of gross sales (less sales tax) whichever is greater. Electricity fees are extra per the utility needs sumbited with the application.

Event Admission:

Each vendor receives two Gate admission passes.

Insurance:

All vendors must provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance (minimum of $1,000,000 coverage) listing the vendor as primary insured and Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. listed as additional insured. This Certificate must be received by NWSF Office two weeks prior to the event. NWSF may request a liability policy to review coverage and exemptions. If necessary, a liability coverage rider can be purchased through NWSF's policy and will be charged to the vendor. Please call Beth at 715.723.2861 Ext. 104 for further information.

Signs:

All signage used by vendors must be professionally made. Handwritten signs of any type are not allowed. Signage is not allowed to be displayed on walkways creating trip hazards and impeding traffic flow.

Vendor Payment Policy:

Vendors are required to pay the license total within 14 days of the license date or the contract will be canceled. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, money order, or cashier’s check. Credit card payments $500 and over will be assessed a 4% service fee. Vendor licenses must be paid for in full by May 1, 2026, or space will be freed up to the waiting list. Pricing includes deposit, electricity, wi-fi, and camping fees (If applicable). FOOD VENDORS AND OUTSIDE MERCHANDISE VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT SALES TO THE VENDOR MANAGER. IF THE 17% EXCEEDS THE $350 DEPOSIT, SETTLEMENT WILL BE DONE BEFORE DEPARTURE.

Ice, Water, and Soft Drinks:

Ice and water can be purchased through the Vendor Office. Delivery service to your space will be provided by event staff. No requirements for sales of soft drinks.

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING OF VENDOR INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES. REVIEW THE COMPLETE 2026 NWSF CONCESSION AND EXHIBIT STANDARDS FOR SPECIFICS.