Community Information
Please read all of the information below before applying!
Are you interested in hosting a community table at the next MNCBA event? We are accepting community applications for non-profits, local or regional clubs, groups, and organizations interested in promoting themselves and their activities at our events. Area(s) of focus should be engaging and relevant to our attendees.
The NOMAD Ghostbusters at MNCBA FallCon 2024. Photo by Buzz Meade.
Commercial businesses and organizations must apply for vendor space.
All exhibitors must familiarize themselves with and be in compliance with MNCBA Event Policies. Note: The MNCBA prohibits at its events the display and/or sale of all art, merchandise, and other works created using generative AI.
To comply with MN State Fairgrounds policies, food vending is prohibited.
There are a limited number of spaces available for each MNCBA event. Be sure to include all required information for the timely processing of your application.
Community table specifications:
Each community table is provided at no cost. The sale of merchandise is prohibited at community tables without prior MNCBA approval.
If you plan to sell anything at your community table, please include a description of the item(s) for review with your application, or purchase a paid vendor table instead. Please disclose any planned giveaways, raffles, etc.
Each community table space is approximately 10 feet × 10 feet in size.
Each community table space will be provided with one 8-foot × 30-inch table, one chair, and one Community badge for event entry. Please inform us of any additional badges needed or other requests at the time of application.
Community space is not held/reserved until you receive a confirmation from MNCBA leadership that your application has been approved.
Optional promotional materials for community applicants:
Promotion on the MNCBA social media accounts is not guaranteed, and is contingent upon promotional materials that meet MNCBA format and quality standards being submitted at the time of application:
- website URL or primary online presence, if available
- copyedited, professional description written in the third-person
- one (1) high-quality photo or logo so attendees can identify you
- four (4) high-quality visual representations of your group/organization
- minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG files accepted
To keep our promotional materials fresh and engaging for our online audience, we ask that you submit new and/or the most up-to-date materials possible each time you apply to an MNCBA event.
- Applications must be submitted by 26 April 2025 to be eligible for promotion on the MNCBA social media accounts.
