RAGBRAI Grinnell Committee seeks vendors

     The RAGBRAI Grinnell Committee is excited to open applications for vendors to participate in the RAGBRAI stop in Grinnell on Thursday, July 27 as part of Day 5 of the 2023 RAGBRAI route.
    Applications are open to any business or organization in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa and beyond. Food and beverage vendors will be given preference but all vendors are welcome to apply.
Food vendor fees are as follows:
     ● Non-profit & for-profit establishments with existing food license in Grinnell city limits –
$200
     ● Non-profit & for-profit within Poweshiek County but outside of Grinnell city limits - $250
     ● Non-profit & for-profit outside of Poweshiek County - $450
Non-food vendor fees are as follows:
    ● Non-profits & for-profits in Poweshiek County - $250
    ● Non-profit & for-profits outside of Poweshiek County - $450
    Interested businesses and organizations can download an application from the RAGBRAI Grinnell website at ragbraigrinnell.com or stop in the Grinnell Chamber office at 833 4th Ave. in downtown Grinnell to pick up a paper application. All applications and fees must be received by Monday, June 12. Any vendors interested in participating in the Grinnell stop must go through the RAGBRAI Grinnell committee. All food vendors are required to submit permit applications to the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.
     Stay up to date on all of the announcements and plans for RAGBRAI Grinnell by following on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ragbraigrinnell or on Instagram @ragbraigrinnell. More announcements will be made as plans and details are finalized.
   The Grinnell RAGBRAI Committee is co-chaired by Jennifer Cogley, Katy Wells and Rachael Kinnick. Committee members include: Ashley Rozendaal, Austin Jones, Brian Paul, Carl Eggermont, Craig Cooper, Hannah O'Polka, Heather Cox, James Kaup, Jen Adams, Jess Dawson, John Cox, Jordan Allsup, Kendra Vincent, Laura Ferguson, Laura Manatt, Marissa Pronschinske, Matt Karjahlati, Matt Moyer, Michael McClelland, Mollie O'Dell, Monica St. Angelo, Patrick Duffey, Rachel Hansen, Sarah Smith, Steve Langerud, Susie Pickhardt, Tammy Jones, Tim Ellsworth, and Trent Arment. Grinnellians are encouraged to reach out to any committee member to learn more and get involved.