Food Vendor Info

The 2026 Thayer County fair dates are Wednesday, August 5th-Saturday August 8th.  We are in need of food vendors this year for our fair.  As always, we would love to have a variety of foods for everyone to enjoy.  Please take the time to fill out the required information below.  The registration deadline is July 27th. 

ALL SPOTS FOR FOOD VENDORS HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR 2026

Note: All food must be prepared in a licensed kitchen

Print this form and send in with your payment

or fill out the online form below

This year’s fair will kick off with the annual parade on Wednesday evening.  The days will feature 4-H exhibits and shows, as well as FFA and Open Class exhibits.  The evening hours will consist of a carnival, beer garden, and grandstand entertainment; the final night will have a concert with a featured artist!  We look forward to you being a part of our fair!

Guidelines: 

  • Locations will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with a $75 paid registration fee.
  • Electricity will be provided with either 110 Volt or 220 Volt hookups. 
  • Set-up time for vendors is TUESDAY August 4th between 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., or WEDNESDAY August 5th 9 a.m.-Noon.
  • The carnival requests that NONE of our food vendors serve anything they serve!  A Nebraska Food Permit & Certification of Insurance is required.  For information on Food permits, call the State of Nebraska Food Inspector. 
  • ICE will be available for a fee.  If you would like to purchase ice, please let us know approximately how many bags you will need each day. 

Mail to:  Susie Elting, PO Box 301, Deshler 68340.  Forms need to be received by July 27. 

Forms need to be received with payment by July 27. After that date, you are not guaranteed a spot. 

Check-in:  Activity Building Check-in Desk (Enter westside)

Please make checks payable to:  Thayer County Ag Society

Food Vendor Fee:  $75

If you have any questions or comments, please email thayercountyfair@yahoo.com