Summer Events

Touch-A-Truck

Thursday, August 18 | 5:00-7:30pm

Chaska Community Center

Vehicle Fair, Carnival, and Food!

Roll on up to Touch-a-Truck and experience the thrill of sitting in a fire truck, a police squad car, or a big snowplow! All ages are invited to this FREE event to play carnival games by Chaska organizations, eat ice cream and popcorn (while supplies last) and then dance to the music of Kids Dance DJ. Other food/beverages will be available for purchase.

5:00- 6:30 pm - Vehicle Fair, Food and Carnival
6:30-7:30 pm - Concert

2022 Food and Beverage Vendors:
The Weenie Wagon

Art in the Park & CD Release Party

August 28, 2022  |  11:00-5:00pm

Chaska Firemen's Park  

MUSIC, ART, FUN! Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County!  Enjoy a live concert featuring music from the CD, shop local art vendors, and more.

Event Schedule and Activities 

11:00am-2:00pm Live Music
11:00am-5:00pm Art Vendors
12:00-2:00pm Children's Crafts & Games
2:00-5:00pm Artists CD Release Party

Vendor Registration Information

Register as a vendor by August 1st, 2022

• $50 Booth fee for non-Art stock vendors
• $35 Booth fee for Art Stock vendors-request a discount code by calling 952-227-7742

The 10'x10' booth fee is due at registration. Fees can be paid online, by a credit online, by a credit card over the phone (Chaska Parks and Rec 952-227-7742) or check payable to The City of Chaska.

After deposit of fee, there will be a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be in writing. After August 15, 2022, no refunds will be given, unless due to inclement weather. 

Online Vendor Registration
Vendor Registration Form (PDF) 
Vendor Agreement (PDF)

Schedule/Times Check-In & Set-Up

All vendors will be ready to sell by 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Exhibitors are responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to their work and/or personal property while setting up, participating in, and taking down their work and display materials during the event. Vendors can unload their vehicles from the Firemen’s Park/Event Center parking lot, then park in the Veterans Parking lot. Volunteers and staff will be available to assist with carrying items, setting up booths, and answering questions.

Vendor Tear Down

No tear down until after the public clears out. All vendors must complete take down by 6:00 PM. Vendors will load their vehicles from the Firemen’s Park/Event Center parking lot. We recommend using a cart to bring art pieces to/from your vehicle.

Electricity Needs

Food Trucks should be self-sufficient and bring generator(s). Limited plug-ins available. 

Notes and Reminders

Vendors must supply their own tent and/or awning with weights, table(s), chair(s), banner(s), and other supplies. Spaces will be marked and a map showing booth location will be provided prior to the event.

All tents use weights. Be certain that the weights are sufficient to sustain strong winds that sometimes occur during outdoor events. Vendors are responsible for properly securing their tents. The City of Chaska does not allow stakes.

Latin Music and Food Fest

Friday, September 16th | 6:00-10:00pm

Chaska Firemen’s Park

Celebrate Latin American culture with food, music, and fireworks! Enjoy tastes of Latin America with food from local food and beer vendors. The event will start off with a Zumba demo led by local instructors. Salsa del Soul band will perform, and dance instruction will be provided. Kid-friendly activities (6:00-8:00pm) will include: inflatables, yard games, and face painting. 

Food vendors and sponsors wanted! Contact Chaska Parks and Recreation at 952-227-7742 for more information.