Showcase your business, organization, products, or services at the 2026 Tri City BBQ Fest! With thousands of attendees from across Iowa and the surrounding region, the Tri City BBQ Fest is a great opportunity to connect with new customers while being part of one of Western Iowa's premier festivals.

Whether you're a business, nonprofit, service organization, artisan, or offering family-friendly activities, we'd love to have you join us!

Registration Fee: $200 per 10' x 10' booth space

CDC Members: Receive 50% off your booth registration using promo code CDCMEMBER.

Venodr Information

Location
Uptown Denison, Iowa
Broadway & Main Street

Festival Hours

  • Friday, September 18: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  • Saturday, September 19: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Vendors may choose their own operating hours; however, booth fees remain the same regardless of the hours you choose to be open.

Booth Information

Each registration includes one 10' x 10' outdoor booth space.

Vendors are responsible for providing their own:

  • Tent or canopy

  • Tables and chairs

  • Displays and signage

  • Electricity (none is provided)

  • Any additional equipment needed for their booth

Vendor setup will take place Friday, September 18, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Booth assignments will be determined by the Tri City BBQ Fest.

What Can I Sell?

Allowed

  • Business promotions

  • Nonprofit and service organization booths

  • Handmade goods

  • Arts and crafts

  • Jewelry

  • Clothing and apparel

  • Soaps and bath products

  • Face painting

  • Balloon artists

  • Temporary tattoos

  • Caricatures

  • Photo booths

  • Children's activities

  • Games

  • Bingo

  • Dunk tanks

  • Bake sales and packaged desserts

  • Products that do not compete with food vendors

Not Allowed

  • Prepared hot food

  • Alcohol

  • Food that competes with festival food vendors

The Tri City BBQ Fest reserves the right to decline any vendor that is not a good fit for the event. If your application is denied, your registration fee will be refunded.

Vendor Policies

  • The festival is held rain or shine.

  • Vendors are responsible for keeping their booth area clean throughout the event.

  • All signs and displays must remain within your assigned booth space.

  • Guy wires must be clearly marked for safety.

  • Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting any applicable Iowa sales tax.

  • Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and fire regulations.

  • The Tri City BBQ Fest may use your business name and logo to promote the festival.

Please note that participation does not guarantee sales or attendance levels.

Insurance & Liability

Vendors are responsible for their own property, equipment, inventory, and insurance. The Tri City BBQ Fest, Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County, City of Denison, KCBS, and sponsoring organizations are not responsible for loss, theft, damage, weather-related incidents, or injuries associated with vendor participation.

Refund Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable once your application has been accepted.

If the Tri City BBQ Fest declines your application, your registration fee will be refunded in full.

Questions?

Mariah Nutt
Executive Director
Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County

📞 (712) 263-5621
📧 mnutt@cdcia.org

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