Be a Part of RAGBRAI in Orange City!
Thank you for your interest in being a food service vendor, during RAGBRAI’s start at Orange City on the 19th of July 2025. We hope all food service vendors and non-food vendors are successful during this time. Additionally, we hope all RAGBRAI participants enjoy themselves and have a favorable experience in our community which will benefit all. We are anticipating around 20,000 RAGBRAI participants to stay the night and it is our responsibility to feed them. This is no small undertaking and we need the help from all sectors (profit and non-profit organizations) and businesses.
Fees
There is a $350 fee for non-profit and $800 fee for profit organizations that want to be food service or non-food vendors. Additionally, there is a $100 deposit for all vendors for cleanup, it will be returned upon successful cleanup inspection. As part of this fee vendors will receive advertising in the information packets handed out to riders.
Submit the Application and “proof of liability insurance (in the amount of one million dollars)” must be received no later than June 1st, 2025. Applications received after this date are not ensured of approval and are subject to a $250 late fee. Insurance Form Example PDF
Acceptance
The Orange City RAGBRAI Committee reserves the right to deny any application based on need, space availability, and/or vendor intent.
Locations
The majority of the food service vendors will be set up in Downtown Orange City adjacent to the entertainment and IN beverage garden area. Additionally, some vendors will be in the campground areas. Upon receiving your application fees and Proof of Insurance you will be assigned a space (10’D x 15’W) More than one space may be purchased, please indicate additional spaces on the submission form.
Food Safety
Food Safety is paramount when preparing food for this many people. Contingent on your approval as a food service vendor a Temporary Food Service Establishment License application will need to be completed and submitted to:
Siouxland District Health Department
1014 Nebraska Street
Sioux City, IA 51105
712-279-6119 or 800-587-3005
Important Items
You may obtain an application on-line HERE or from the Chamber of Commerce office no later than June 1, 2025. All food service vendors will be inspected by staff from the Siouxland District Health Department.
Pricing
It will be up to each group to set its own prices. RAGBRAI officials recommend that a lower price be charged to RAGBRAI participants with a wristband. All registered RAGBRAI participants will have a wristband. For example, if a meal is $6.00 for those without wristbands, then a $5.00 price could be offered for participants with a wristband.
Clean Up
We ask all food service vendors clean up their areas prior to leaving. If the area is acceptable your $100 deposit will be returned.
Signage
Food service vendors are responsible for their own signs at their booths. We recommend printing neatly; signs should include menu items and prices. Vendors are not allowed to use the name RAGBRAI on their signs; you will receive an official RAGBRAI vendor sign prior to serving. It is also recommended that the vendor have a sign already made up indicating “Out of Food”.
Pre-Meeting
After you are approved as a vendor you will be contacted regarding a pre-event meeting to be held in July. This meeting will cover parking, set-up, Food Safety and other operating information and it is extremely important that you attend. More details will be given at a later date.
Additional Information
We recommend that the food service vendors plan take time and plan this event. RAGBRAI officials have stated that most participants plan where they are going to eat the night before they arrive in the next town. Also, there are a number of food suppliers in the community who will assist you with all your needs, please consider buying locally.
Contact Information
If you need to obtain a Temporary Food Service Establishment License, please see: SDHD Temporary License Application.pdf for more information.
Apply to be a Vendor!
