Vendors

Upon arrival check in with the Powwow Vendor Coordinator, No setup can start or be performed until the Powwow Vendor Coordinator has given clearance. No early sales can be made before inspection. There will be no booth space switching, changing, or subletting to another vendor without prior written approval from the Powwow Vendor Coordinator.

The Average food vendor space is 30’ x 15’ and the average arts and crafts vendor space is 12’ x 15’. Any full space allotment, which goes beyond the required dimensions, will be required to purchase two full spaces.

All sales will be limited to the booth or stand assigned. No selling may be done out of vehicles or by soliciting sales on the powwow grounds or dance arena.

Vendors MUST have a surge protector device with a built-in on/off switch and an overcurrent protection.

IF YOU ARE TAPPING INTO ELECTRICITY FROM UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE, THEN BEFORE YOUR BOOTH/STAND CAN BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS, YOU MUST PASS AN INSPECTION BY THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD.

The North Dakota State Electrical Board will inspect all vendors’ stands/booths consuming electricity from United Tribes Technical College for $15.00. THE $15.00 INSPECTION FEE IS TO BE PAID BY VENDORS IN CASH. Receipts will be issued if needed.

This is a prerequisite to opening the stand.

Vendors must be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101- 644). Vendors misrepresenting goods will lose selling privileges and be excluded from vending in the future.

Each vendor is responsible and liable for any damages they may incur while on the premises and are totally liable for any damages sustained to their equipment or merchandise.

Vendors are responsible for monitoring their booths at all times. The vendor is also responsible for the security of his/her money and providing the necessary change.

Vendors are responsible for keeping their spaces clean.

All reservations are confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis through an online registration.

The UTTC Powwow Committee reserves the right to refuse any application.

Native preference will be given to Arts & Crafts vendors. Please submit a copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or Tribal ID to jredtomahawk@uttc.edu for verification.

Food vendors must have a North Dakota Mobile Food unit license or temporary food service establishment license. A food handlers permit will not be accepted.

Direct links for Food License application:

Mobile Food Unit License Application Temporary

Food Service Establishment License Application

Vendors must be prepared for local and state inspections should the need arise.

United Tribes Technical College is required by law to provide your tax permit number to the North Dakota Tax Commissioner. Each vendor is responsible for collecting North Dakota sales tax (6.5%) on all sales made during the event. You are required by law to collect 6.5 percent sales tax and mail your proceeds to the local office of the North Dakota State Tax Commissioner.

Vendors are required to provide a certificate or other evidence as proof of insurance. Vendors must carry a $1,000,000 liability policy with United Tribes Technical College named as the additional insured for the dates of September 11-13, 2026.

The use of the United Tribes Technical College International Powwow logo is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the United Tribes International Powwow Committee. Conducting the sale of raffles and/or soliciting of monetary donations is prohibited.

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONRY may be sold, such as knives, guns, bows, or any illegal items.

Booths will be investigated thoroughly upon setup and periodically throughout the weekend. Any vendor found to be selling any of the aforementioned items and/or objects will be required to remove them immediately. After first warning, failure to comply will be grounds for agreement cancellation and exhibitor removal without reimbursement of space rental fee.