Register for the Walk

Beyond The Smile: Suicide Awareness Walk · September 20, 2026

Vendor & Community Partner Application

We welcome food trucks, food vendors, merchandise vendors, health and wellness businesses, and other approved sellers. Complete the application below for consideration. Approved vendors will receive confirmation, payment information, and setup instructions.

Submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance. Approved vendors will receive confirmation, payment information, and setup instructions.

Business & Contact Information

Optional

Optional

Emergency Contact

Vendor / Partner Type

Tell us what you will be selling or offering at the event.

Space & Logistics

Describe the footprint you need (e.g., 10×10 tent, food truck with 30 ft clearance).

Electricity is not guaranteed. Vendors should be prepared to provide their own approved power source if needed.

Requests are not guaranteed. Vendors should plan to provide their own table, chairs, and tent unless otherwise confirmed in writing.

Family-Friendly Activity or Giveaway

This is entirely optional — it will not affect your application.

Permits, Licenses & Insurance

All vendors selling food, products, or services are responsible for obtaining any permits, licenses, and insurance required by the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota. Community organizations providing free resources may answer "Not applicable" where relevant.

Vendor Fee

Vendor Fee: Waived for 2026

There is no vendor fee for the 2026 Beyond The Smile Walk. Approved vendors will receive confirmation and setup instructions.

Vendor Responsibilities

Vendors are responsible for providing their own tent, table, chairs, signage, supplies, and approved power source unless otherwise confirmed in writing. Additional requirements may apply to food vendors.

Agreement

By submitting this application, you agree to:

  • Comply with all event rules and guidelines provided by The Smiley Foundation.
  • Ensure all products, materials, and displays are appropriate for a family-friendly suicide awareness event.
  • Obtain and maintain all required permits, licenses, and insurance.
  • Provide your own tent, table, chairs, signage, supplies, and approved power source unless otherwise confirmed in writing.
  • Set up and break down within the times designated by event staff.
  • Maintain a clean and safe space throughout the event.
  • Conduct yourself and your staff in a manner consistent with the spirit of the event.

Submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance. Approved vendors will receive confirmation and setup instructions.

Need Support Now?

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call 988 or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

The Smiley Foundation provides awareness, education, and community support. We are not a crisis-response organization or clinical-care provider.