Minnesota Monthly’s Fine Spirits Classic

Sponsor & Exhibitor Portal

DATE:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

EVENT HOURS:

 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Orchestra Hall | 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Sponsor & Exhibitor Portal

Welcome to the Fine Spirits Classic Sponsor & Exhibitor Portal. Below you will find all the details needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience as a sponsor or exhibitor at the upcoming Fine Spirits Classic.

Alcoholic Beverage Sponsors & Exhibitors
If you are serving a beverage at the event, you need to submit the below information by the associated deadline in order to maximize your marketing and event experience.
Please click the header on each section below to access the form or document.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Please submit a copy of your businesses comprehensive insurance policy (COI). Required for all sponsors and exhibitors. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.
DUE: 7/18
ALCOHOL SAMPLING AGREEMENT
If you are going to be sampling an alcoholic beverage or will be adding alcohol to your non-alcoholic product, you must agree to the alcohol sampling agreement and the amount of product that can be poured per serving.
DUE: 7/18
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & DOCUMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU AS A RETAIL / SERVICES SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR ARE LISTED BELOW:
MINNEAPOLIS SHORT TERM FOOD PERMIT APPLICATION
If you plan to use ice or a garnish in your beverage samples, or make coffee or tea on-site, then you must download and fill out a Minneapolis Short Term Food Permit Application, and I will provide the application and the fee to the City of Minneapolis for processing.
We will pay for the application fee, so please focus only on getting me the compleated application.
If you have a Seasonal Food Permit issued by the Minnesota Department of Health, please email it to Rick Krueger at rkrueger@greenspring.com.
NOTE: When serving a beverage with ice, you must provide your own ice serving bucket and ice scoop or tongs to serve with. The ice bin provided by the event team is not intended for ice to be served from, but rather to cool cans and bottles of product. The event will supply ice to all beverage vendors.
Hand-Washing Stations: You are required to have a hand-washing station if you are securing a Short Term Food Permit. You may provide your own, or they are available for rent (subject to availability) via the Show Service Order Form. You are responsible for complying with all City of Minneapolis regulations.
DUE: 7/4
MN REVENUE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FORM (ST-19)
If you are going to sell any prepackaged non-alcoholic beverage, or sell your brand swag (t-shirts, stickers, etc.) at the event. You must submit an ST-19 form. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.
DUE: 7/18
Food Sponsors & Exhibitors
If you are serving a food sample at the event, you need to submit the below information by the associated deadline in order to maximize your marketing and event experience.
Please click the header on each section below to access the form or document.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Please submit a copy of your businesses comprehensive insurance policy (COI). Required for all sponsors and exhibitors. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.
DUE: 7/18
MINNEAPOLIS SHORT TERM FOOD PERMIT APPLICATION
If you plan to serve food at the event, then you must download and fill out a Minneapolis Short Term Food Permit Application, and I will provide the application and the fee to the City of Minneapolis for processing.
We will pay for the application fee, so please focus only on getting me the compleated application.
If you have a Seasonal Food Permit issued by the Minnesota Department of Health, please email it to Rick Krueger at rkrueger@greenspring.com.
NOTE: You are responsible for providing all serving bowls, cups, etc. and equipment needed to serve your food product.
Hand-Washing Stations: You are required to have a hand-washing station if you are securing a Short Term Food Permit. You may provide your own, or they are available for rent (subject to availability) via the Show Service Order Form. You are responsible for complying with all City of Minneapolis regulations.
DUE: 7/4
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & DOCUMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU AS A RETAIL / SERVICES SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR ARE LISTED BELOW:
MN REVENUE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FORM (ST-19)
If you are going to sell any prepackaged non-alcoholic beverage, or sell your brand swag (t-shirts, stickers, etc.) at the event. You must submit an ST-19 form. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.
DUE: 7/18
Cannabis Sponsors & Exhibitors
If you are serving a cannabis product at the event, you need to submit the below information by the associated deadline in order to maximize your marketing and event experience.

Please click the header on each section below to access the form or document.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

Please submit a copy of your businesses comprehensive insurance policy (COI). Required for all sponsors and exhibitors. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.

DUE: 7/18

CANNABIS SAMPLING AGREEMENT

If you are going to be sampling a cannabis product, you must agree to the cannabis sampling agreement and the amount of product that can be served per serving.

DUE: 7/18

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS / HEALTH DISPLAY AGREEMENT

Please supply your Office of Cannabis or MN Department of Health registration number and agree to the display rules for cannabis products.

DUE: 7/18

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & DOCUMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU AS A BEVERAGE SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR ARE LISTED BELOW:

MN REVENUE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FORM (ST-19)

If you are going to sell any prepackaged non-alcoholic beverage, or sell your brand swag (t-shirts, stickers, etc.) at the event. You must submit an ST-19 form. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.

DUE: 7/18

Retail/Services Sponsors & Exhibitors
If you are a retail or services sponsor or exhibitor at the event, you need to submit the below information by the associated deadline in order to maxamize your marketing and event experience.

Please click the header on each section below to access the form or document.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 

Please submit a copy of your businesses comprehensive insurance policy (COI). Required for all sponsors and exhibitors. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.

DUE: 7/18

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & DOCUMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU AS A RETAIL / SERVICES SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR ARE LISTED BELOW:

MN REVENUE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FORM (ST-19)

If you are going to sell your brand swag (t-shirts, stickers, etc.) at the event. You must submit an ST-19 form. Please email it to marketing@greenspring.com.

DUE: 7/18

Load-in and Load-out

LOAD-IN: 

Thursday, July 24 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

There will be two options for Load-In:

11th Street: Parking meters in front of Orchestra Hall along S 11th Street will be hooded for the duration of the event day. Sponsors and Exhibitors are allowed a 15 min max time to unload their product in this location. You may drop your product just inside the entrance at the Exhibitor Check-In Table, and a Greenspring Media team member will watch your supplies while you park.

Marquette Parking Ramp Skyway Entrance: Exhibitors who would like to use the Skyway for move-in will have access to Orchestra Hall from the S 11th & Marquette Parking Ramp. We suggest you use this move-in if you are not using a large moving truck or van. You will be directed to the Exhibitor Check-In Table for check in and direction to your booth.

Parking for the event can be done at a meter on the surrounding streets, or in the Marquette Parking Ramp. Please see the map below. No vehicle will be allowed to remain parked at the 11th Steet hooded meters during the event.

EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN TABLE:

You MUST check-in at Exhibitor Check-In Table located at the 11th Street Entrance on the ground floor. See below map. Here you will be directed to your table, provided your Exhibitor Staff Badge, and provided any rented Show Service Items.

LOAD-OUT:

Thursday, July 24 | 9:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Load-out will begin post event at 9 pm. Similar procedure as move-in with a 15 min load-up time. We suggest you gather all materials as much as possible before bringing a vehicle to S 11th Street for load-out. All materials must be removed the evening of the event.

Please DO NOT USE the guest entry to load-out after the event. You must use the same entry you came in at.

Please do not pack up or load out before the event ends. We would like for the guest the have a full event experience, and loading-out prior to the event ending is poor form for both the event and your brand.

EXPECTATIONS: 

  • You must check-in at the Exhibitor Check-In Table.
  • Do not break down your booth before the event is over.
  • Do not use the guest entry location to load-out.
  • You must bring your own dolly/cart for moving your materials to your location.
  • All staff must be 21+.
  • No children or pets are allowed during load-in/out.

Important Event Policies and Rules

STAFFING:

    • Exhibit areas must be staffed at all times during show hours and be show-ready by 5:30 p.m.
    • Your staff MUST be 21 years of age or older.
    • Under no circumstances should your exhibit area be without a staff person.
    • Please ask your staff to refrain from sampling products during show hours. This will help maintain the integrity of your company and the event.

EXHIBITOR STAFF BADGES: 

    • Quantity: If you have purchased one standard exhibitor table space, you will receive TWO exhibitor badges. For other exhibitors/sponsors, the number of badges due will be noted on your contract.Additional Badges: Additional exhibitor badges can be ordered in advance for $30 (50% discount) through the Show Services Request Form. Personnel may also purchase additional badges on site. Orders must be submitted by: 7/18.Where to pick up your badges: EXHIBITOR BADGES WILL BE PROVIDED DURING LOAD-IN at the Exhibitor Check-In Table. Please review the Load-In and Load-Out tab above.Badge Guidelines: You will only be provided your badges during your load-in. If a staff member is splitting a shift with someone, it is their responsibility to make arrangements to transfer their badge to that person. You may return your badge at the end of the day, at the Exhibitor Check-In Table so that it can be provided to the staff next day. Badges lost or stolen will NOT be replaced. Badges must be displayed at all times inside the event, and will be checked. These badges are intended for staff personnel only. Exhibitors distributing their badge to others will have their badge confiscated.

GARBAGE & EXCESS PRODUCT DISPOSAL:

    • There will be a dumpster available for the disposal of any garbage.
    • Exhibitors are responsible for disposable of their own garbage after the event.
    • You are responsible for removing your trash post event, specifically recycling of bottles, cans, and boxes. Please be sure to keep your space well organized as to make this a quick and efficent process for you post event.
    • NO EXTRA PRODUCT MAY BE HANDED OUT TO ATTENDEES AFTER THE SHOW. If you have excess product left over, please take that product with you. Providing excess product to the attendees is illegal.

DELIVERIES: 

    • There are no early deliveries allowed prior to the event Load-In time. If this is a potential issue, please connect with Beth Wulf | bwulf@greenspring.com.

EXHIBIT SPACE AMENITIES:

    • Your exhibit fee includes a 6’ table with a black linen.
      • Your space is an 8′ x 8′ stall unless specified in your contract.
      • There is no pipe/drape or carpeting.
      • No tents or inflatables are allowed unless previously discussed with the events team.
      • Ice, bus tubs, water pitchers and dump buckets will be provided to exhibitors sampling beverages.
    • Please bring a large/small trash can if you will have large amounts of waste and will need one for your space. We will not provide trash cans.
      • We suggest you keep product boxes for empty cans and bottles, this will help with recycling your empty product at the end of the show.
    • Sampling supplies are NOT provided!
      • Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own sampling cups, bottle openers, corkscrews, bar rags, product and personnel.
      • Guests will be provided with a sampling glass at the entrance to the event.
    • We highly suggest that you bring your own branded table cloth to elevate your booth and branding opportunity at the event.

ELECTRICITY:

    • Electricity: If you need access to electricity, you must pay for it via the Show Service Order Form. The maximum power supply that is available is 120v/ 20amp.

EXHIBIT SPACE RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:

    • You are responsible for removing your trash post event, specifically recycling of bottles, cans, and boxes. Please be sure to keep your space well organized as to make this a quick and efficent process for you post event.
      • We suggest you keep product boxes for empty cans and bottles, this will help with recycling your empty product at the end of the show.
    • Exhibit Display Restrictions: Please be sensitive of your neighbors when setting up your display area. Show Management reserves the right to have your area adjusted should we find you are obstructing your neighbor. Remain in your own booth footprint with signage and decor.
    • Signage / Decorations: All signage materials must be contained within the realm of your space/table. You are not permitted to hang signs outside of your space. Signage must look professionally made.
    • Literature and Noise Restrictions: Interviews, demonstrations, and distribution of literature must be done within the exhibitor’s space. You may not “work the aisles.” Amplified systems, loud music, or other noise is prohibited. We will have live music on-site. NO MUSIC CAN BE PLAYED IN YOUR BOOTH AT THIS EVENT.
    • Open Flame: Sternos for heating food are the only allowed flame in the Machine Shop. No other open flames are allowed in the Machine Shop.
Marketing Opportunities

Please see below for additional ways to market your brand to the guests at the Fine Spirits Classic. 

Event Product Submission
Event Product Submission

Please submit the list of the products you will be sampling at our upcoming Fine Spirits Classic event.

Social Media Toolkit

Congratulations on being a part of Minnesota Monthly’s Fine Spirits Classic! We’re so excited to have you joining us for this exciting event. We want to make sure that your loyal base of fans and followers know that you’ll be joining us, so we’ve created the following toolkit to help you promote your partnership with us on your social media platforms.

Graphics & Logos

The following assets can be downloaded and overlaid on top of your images and logo:

Fine Spirits Classic Logo

Event QR Code

Social Graphics

   

 

Social Media Tags

Instagram: @mnmomag

Twitter/ X: @MNMOmag

 

Presenting Sponsor

Instagram: @FlyingDutchmanSpirits

Suggested Copy

Join us at Minnesota Monthly’s Fine Spirits Classic on Thursday, July 24, presented by Flying Dutchman Spirits<Tag Flying Dutchman Spirits using the tags listed above>! We’ll be at Orchestra Hall [pouring, sampling, etc.] and can’t wait to see you. Grab your tickets at www.FineSpiritsClassic.com and stop by to see us.

Don’t missMinnesota Monthly’s Fine Spirits Classic, presented by Flying Dutchman Spirits <Tag Flying Dutchman Spirits using the tags listed above>, taking place Thursday, July 24 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. We’ll be there from 6 to 9 pm and sampling [what you’ll be serving]. Get your tickets today at FineSpiritsClassic.com.