Daily Operations 

Eligible Products 

• Vendor-made crafts and artwork  
• Vendor-made health and body care products  
• Home-Processed, Home-Canned and Home-Baked foods 

The following may not be sold without a license: fish, dairy, poultry, and meat products which include smoked fish, butter, milk, and jerky, and potentially hazardous products such flavored oils. 

Prohibited Products 

All IPS vendors must provide a Certificate of General Liability Insurance 

Insurance forms must: 

• All vendors must abide by all applicable federal, state and local health regulations and laws in preparation, labeling and safety of the product(s) s/he brings to the IPS. 
• All permits and licenses required by Cass County, the State of North Dakota, or the Federal Government are the sole responsibility of the vendors.  
• Any required sales tax collections and remittances are the sole responsibility of the vendors. Sellers of crafts, art, and ready to eat food items must follow North Dakota sales tax procedures and provide proper documentation to the IPS. 

Food Vendor Application Process

Those wishing to participate as a food vendor at the Island Park Show (IPS) must complete an application form, provide required documentation, and submit payment prior to the event.

The application to be a food vendor opens November 1 of the prior year.

All food vendor applications are reviewed to ensure a balanced variety of offerings and a high-quality experience for attendees.

Mini Makers Mart Application Process

Those wishing to participate in the Mini Makers Mart must complete an application form and submit photos and information about the products they plan to sell. This opportunity is designed specifically for youth makers ages 8–17 and takes place during the Island Park Show on Saturday only.

All applications are reviewed to ensure a fun, creative, and well-balanced mix of Mini Makers.

Application Process 

Those wishing to participate in Island Park Show [IPS] must complete an application form, provide appropriate documentation, valid insurance information, and make the appropriate vendor payments before selling at the event. The application to be a vendor at Island Park Show open November 1 of the prior year. 

Please note that all new applicants products are reviewed by a jury before being accepted into the show and are notified for approval/denial via email. Only handcrafted work will be considered for entry into the show.  

Applications are now live for the 2026 Island Park Show.

These rules govern the operation, administration, and management of the Island Park Show. Island Park Show and the Fargo Park District implement and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the event. Island Park Show may change, delete, or modify the event rules and regulations at any time, and take any reasonable action to enforce them after notification of changes to all vendors.