Why Mead? Why Not?

September 19 and 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 8 PM on both days.

Because Mead Street already has food, businesses, community, and motion. La Tapatia, Josephine's Home of the Lemon Pepper Taco, Butler Candy Land, Bajas, Wells Brothers, La Taquiza, the COP House, the neighborhood park, Tony Chambers with the DA9 Social Lounge food truck, and Snaps near Racine Street are already part of the area. Motion on Mead is about bringing more people out to eat, shop, walk, meet neighbors, and support what is already here.

Putting on an organized, enjoyable, and safe event requires real resources. The vendor fee helps cover what is needed to create and operate the private gated vendor space. Standard spaces are $75 for one day or $125 for both days.

Vendors and the community were already planning for that weekend. After Party on the Pavement announced a $600 vendor fee, some vendors began looking for another option. Motion on Mead gives those businesses and visitors another place to go without telling anyone where not to go.

So people do not have to choose. Visit Party on the Pavement one day and Motion on Mead the other, or come see Motion on Mead both days. The goal is to give Racine more places to gather and support local businesses.

No. The vendor fee applies only to a space inside Motion on Mead's private gated vendor area. Anyone considering setting up on a sidewalk, street, or other property outside that area must contact the appropriate agency or property owner and confirm what is legally required.

Vendors purchasing space inside the private gated area receive their assigned event space. Vendors booked for both days may leave their tents and setup overnight instead of breaking everything down and rebuilding the next morning. The gated area will be locked and monitored overnight.

A respectful, fun event where people support vendors and businesses and explore the Mead Street neighborhood. The hope is that guests eat, shop, walk, meet people, and support local businesses throughout the area.

$75 for one day or $125 for both days inside the private gated vendor area.

Each vendor space is approximately 10' × 10'.

Vendors provide their own tent, tables, chairs, generator or power source, equipment, and supplies.

No. Vendors need to bring their own power source if required.

No.

Vendors are responsible for any licenses, permits, inspections, and approvals required for their individual operation.

Food trucks pay the same vendor rate. If the setup requires two spaces, two spaces must be purchased.

Payment is due at registration and reserves the vendor space. Official payment instructions will be provided during the registration process.

Vendor fees are nonrefundable.

Motion on Mead is a rain-or-shine event.

The official Racine event location will be announced by the organizer. Check this website for the confirmed venue details.

Food vendors may be subject to licensing, permitting, inspection, or food-safety requirements through Racine County Public Health depending on their operation. Vendors are responsible for reviewing and completing any requirements that apply to them.

No. Motion on Mead does not issue health department licenses or permits. Food vendors must work directly with the appropriate government agency for any required approvals.

No. Event acceptance and government licensing or inspection are separate. Vendors are responsible for obtaining any required approvals for their operation.

Official Racine County Public Health resources are linked in the Food Vendor Health Department Requirements section of this website.

Monday, August 17, 2026.

Friday, August 28, 2026.