RAGBRAI® Vendors include:

  • Existing Ames vending license moving to a new location
  • Existing licensed establishment wishing to vend from another location
  • An entity wishing to vend during RAGBRAI only

RAGBRAI Vending Fees (per City of Ames ordinance)

  • $200 - Local Business or Organization (per location)
  • $500 - Non-Local Business or Organization (per location)

For entities without current city vending license:

Contact the City of Ames for more information:

Kevin Anderson kanderson@city.ames.ia.us

To become an official RAGBRAI Cycling Country vendor please download the printable form here.

Official Ames RAGBRAI Designation

  • Available for businesses or vendors who want to be included in RAGBRAI materials
  • Costs are in addition to RAGBRAI vendor fees
  • Great for businesses or organizations who also want to promote their existing location
  • Several options to choose from

$100

  • Official designation

$200

$300

  • Official designation
  • Listing on www.amesragbrai.com
  • Listing in official Ames RAGBRAI tabloid
  • Map locator

Businesses will also have an opportunity to purchase ad space in tabloid.

To be recognized as an official RAGBRAI Cycling Country provider please download the printable form here.