Park District Contracted Vendors: The Fargo Park District has contracts with vendors in the parks that operate outside of special events. These contracts may limit the sales and consumption of food and beverage at reserved events. These agreements may also limit what is available to some events that want to provide food and beverages that will be available but not sold.
Applicant Contracted Vendors: Vendors may sell at a special event if they have permission from the Applicant. The Applicant may choose to charge a Vendor for participating in an event. If Vendors are part of a special event, the specific Vendor may be asked to provide the Fargo Park District with additional fees, certificates of insurance or additional permits. The Fargo Park District may request the Applicant to assist with distribution and collection of contracts, fees, insurance certificates, etc. to facilitate the process.
Consumption Permit for Beer or Alcohol: The Fargo Park District offers a consumption permit to allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on Park District property for specified locations and may limit the type of alcoholic beverages that may be consumed at the location. A security deposit may be required. The Consumption Permit will allow individuals to bring to that location the allowed alcoholic beverages that have been purchased elsewhere. A Consumption Permit does not allow for any sale of alcoholic beverages. No kegs or glass bottles are allowed.
Caterer serving food – For public events, caterers need to offer Pepsi products if there will be a fee for food and beverage to comply with the Fargo Park District beverage contract.
Free will offering for food – A fee will be charged for any food that is sold. This includes asking for a minimum donation. Free-will offerings are not subject to the 10% sales fee.
Food provided at no cost to the participants – No fee is required and no restrictions on soft drinks or waters.
