Application Forms

Food Concession Space Application for Consideration

August 7-17, 2025

Applicants may fill out either a .pdf document or the form below:

Application deadline April 15, 2025. Earlier is better!

Be sure to complete the required fields marked * or your form will not be submitted

THIS IS ONLY AN APPLICATION FOR FOOD CONCESSION SPACE AND IS NOT A SPACE RENTAL LEASE. 

We are currently not seeking additional standard items like corndogs, lemonade, tenderloins and similar traditional fair food offerings.

Include current price list.
You may attach a list if you have one, in place of listing above. Accepted file types: Excel, Word, PDF Maximum file size: 2048 KB

ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION IN YOUR LEASE. ONLY ITEMS LISTED IN YOUR SPACE RENTAL LEASE WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD.

List references from two fairs or expositions in which you participated in during 2024.

(List complete event name, event coordinator and phone number. Attach additional page listing 2021 & 2022 & 2023 events: Must have three years of experience in mobile food concessions business to be considered.)

Accepted file types: Excel, Word, PDF Maximum file size: 2048 KB

I agree to abide with all Iowa State Fair rules and regulations and certify I have read and understand the information in the Space Rental Guide and that the information in this application form is complete and true, to the best of my knowledge.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Include with the application a color photograph of your concession stand while in operation showing what the stand will look like and how you intend to utilize the rental space. (Must be included for this application to be considered.) Application deadline April 15, 2025. Earlier is better! 

Accepted file types: JPEG, PDF Maximum file size: Maximum file size: 2048 KB

Questions? 

Contact the Concessions Department at concessions@iowastatefair.org or 515-262-3111, ext. 205.