Open Streets Cedarfest 2026 – Participant Registration

Co-hosted by West Bank Business Association and Our Streets, Open Streets Cedarfest 2026 will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Cedar Ave between 3rd St and S 6th St and on S 4th St/Riverside Ave between S 14th St and S 19th Ave. Vendors should plan to be present on the route from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to account for set-up and breakdown time.

With the exception of Cottage Food Vendors, who are encouraged to apply regardless of home location, food vendor applications for Open Streets Cedarfest are only open to businesses and entrepreneurs who are located on or immediately adjacent to the event route. Thank you for your understanding.

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Food Vendor deadlineFriday, August 14
Priority Registration deadlineWednesday, August 26
Late Registration deadline (%15 fee increase)Friday, September 4

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Accessibility is important to us. If the fee for your appropriate category is cost-prohibitive, reach out to us at [email protected].

Participation TypeShort DescriptionFee
On-the-Route ParticipantIndividuals, businesses (excluding corporations), and organizations located on or immediately adjacent to the event route. Includes food vendors located on the event route.Free
Friend of the West BankIndividuals or organizations who have been personally invited to participate by the West Bank Business Association. Will be reviewed and verified by WBBA.Free
Mutual Aid or Resource ProviderUnincorporated groups or individuals who are providing free resources or mutual aid to community members who live in the neighborhoods on the event corridor. Free
Performer or ProgrammerGroups or individuals who perform or provide free activities at the event.Free
Makers Market VendorHome-based crafters, artisans, cottage food vendors, and entrepreneurs from Minnesota. $25
Neighborhood ParticipantIndividuals, businesses (excluding food vendors and corporations), and organizations located in Cedar-Riverside, Elliot Park, Ventura Village, and Seward.$50
Minneapolis ParticipantIndividuals, businesses, and organizations that are located in the City of Minneapolis that are not in the neighborhoods on the route.$200
Minnesota ParticipantIndividuals, businesses, and organizations that are located in Minnesota but outside Minneapolis.$300
Out-of-State ParticipantIndividuals, businesses, franchises, corporations and other entities located and/or headquartered outside the state of Minnesota. $500
Nonprofit Participant501(c)3, 501(c)4, and government entities.$100
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