News : RAGBRAI Vendor Info Session

As we get ready for RAGBRAI to roll into our community on July 23, we begin to think about how we are going to feed everybody! We are going to have 10,000+ hungry riders coming into Vinton! This may be a fantastic fundraising opportunity for your organization if you are interested. It does require hard work and great volunteers, but the payoff could be great!

There are 3 requirements for vendors: 1) Turn in the registration form along with the vendor fee, 2) Have proof of liability insurance and 3) Acquire a temporary food permit

1) Each vendor is required to pay a vendor fee of $375. RAGBRAI guidelines specifically say we can’t charge groups/businesses different rates – we have to have one fee for all vendors. Also, the vendor fees are what allow us to pay for the porta potties, dumpsters, tents, entertainment, etc for the day. Registration forms turned in after June 30 are subject to an additional late fee.

2) Speak with your current insurance carrier about obtaining a copy to provide to us

3) All food stands must apply for a food permit through our local health department. All stands are also subject to inspection on the day of the event.

To help alleviate some concerns regarding the food permits, Brenda Corey, Environmental Health Officer with the Black Hawk County Health Department will be in Vinton on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm in the basement in Farmers Savings Bank to answer any questions about the permit process. Anybody may attend this meeting and attendance does not obligate your organization to a RAGBRAI booth. This is merely an informational meeting to answer questions & help ensure everybody has their ducks in a row!

Please help us spread the word to anybody that may be interested in attending!

Contact the Vinton Unlimited office with questions. Email: melissa@vintonia.org or call 472-3955.