FAQs

VENDORS

May 23, 2026 • 11 AM - 3 PM
Breese Stevens Field • 917 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Where is Vegan Sausage Fest?

The festival takes place at Breese Stevens Field — a historic outdoor venue in downtown Madison, WI.

How Do I Apply?

To become a vendor, you must:

  1. Submit a completed vendor application online

  2. Pay any applicable fees

  3. Provide required documents (below)

Vendor spaces are typically 10’×10’, and must protect the field turf — no staking into the ground.

Required Vendor Documentation

All food vendors must provide:

✔ General Liability Insurance

  • Minimum $1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate

  • Big Top Events LLC/Big Top Events Concerts LLC listed as additionally insured (per Breese Stevens Field requirement).

  • Breese Stevens Field can provide an insurance referral, to facilitate the purchase of event-specific coverage. Discuss your needs with Stephen Cobb, Assistant General Manager - stephen@bigtopse.com 

✔ Wisconsin Seller’s Permit (WI Sales Tax ID)
Most vendors selling taxable food must have a Wisconsin seller’s permit or verify exemption.

✔ Transient Food License from Public Health Madison & Dane County
Any vendor selling food must have a Temporary or Transient Food License from Public Health Madison & Dane County (valid for events where food is sold to the public for < 14 days).

NOTE: Vendors are permitted to sell home-made beverages. Vendors are not permitted to sell beverages (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, bottled water) at Breese Stevens Field due to contractual partnership obligations. If you are unsure if any of your products falls into these categories please get it cleared with Stephen Cobb, Assistant General Manager - stephen@bigtopse.com 

Booth Setup + Electricity

  • Vendors will be allowed to start setting-up as early as 8am on May 23, 2026. However, we will send out a schedule ahead of time as to when vendors can set-up so they are staggered.

  • Driving vehicles onto the turf is not permitted. Vendors must be prepared to get their items to their designated booth area by using a cart. Volunteers will be available to help during set up.

  • Vendors must be set up and ready to vend by 10:30am.

  • Booths must not penetrate the turf; weights are required for anchoring.

  • Due to the artificial turf at this premier stadium, neither gum, confetti, candy, seeds, peanuts, smoking tobacco nor chewing tobacco are allowed on the field or in the stadium. These substances can cause severe damage to turf and involve increased maintenance costs.

  • All open flare and oil based cooking must be done off of the playing surface and on protective flooring with tar paper or similar covering to prohibit damages. Based on vendor menus and needs, we’ll place vendors in specific areas of the venue.

  • Injury, marring, or defacement in any manner to the Premises or any equipment contained on the Premises; the driving of nails, hooks, stakes, tacks, or screws into any part of the Premises or equipment on the Premises; or Signs or posters attached to painted or glass surfaces by any means, including duct tape or masking tape will cause damage to the historic facility; Any damage/cleanup fees incurred as a result of violating this rule will be charged to the Vendor.

  • Electricity is available on site for an additional $20, but we need to know ahead of the event; otherwise you are allowed to bring a quiet generator.

  • All vendors must be cleaned up and off the field by 4pm.

Food Safety + Handwashing

Vendors must set up proper food preparation spaces and a handwash station per local health guidelines.

Payment Technology

Vendors should be prepared to accept card and digital payments; Wi-Fi access is not guaranteed.

Fire & Safety

If using propane or cooking equipment:

  • Provide a proper fire extinguisher (ABC)

  • Follow local fire codes for open flame devices

Cleanup Requirements

Vendors are responsible for their booth area cleanup — no dumping grease on site. However, there will be large dumpsters on site for waste.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Fees and deposits are non-refundable after approval. Please reach out to info@vegansausagefest.com with questions.

Promotion & Social

Vendors are encouraged to promote their menus and booth online using Vegan Sausage Fest handles on Instagram and Facebook (@vegansausagefest) and tags (#vegansausagefest).

Vendors are also encouraged to share the Vegan Sausage Fest marketing material on social media and your website but it is not permitted to alter the Vegan Sausage Fest marketing material in any way.