Why Mead? Why Not?

Motion on Mead is being organized around participating businesses and private host locations along the Mead Street corridor. Visitors should follow normal traffic laws, parking rules, and posted signage. Any official traffic or access updates will be posted here if applicable.

September 19 and 20, 2026, from noon to 6 PM on both days.

Because Mead Street already has food, businesses, community, and motion. La Tapatia, Butler Candyland & More, Bajas, Wells Brothers, and Josephine's House of Lemon Pepper 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. 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.

The vendor fee covers an assigned space at a participating private host location. Vendors should confirm their placement and setup details with the organizer.

Not yet. Final host-location arrangements, including any gated area or overnight monitoring, still require organizer confirmation. Vendors should not leave equipment overnight unless the organizer provides direct written instructions.

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. Final placement and host-location details will come from the organizer.

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.

Motion on Mead brings together participating businesses and privately hosted locations throughout the Mead Street corridor. Check the official event map for confirmed participating locations as they are announced.

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.

The original deadline was Friday, August 28, 2026, and it has passed. The organizer has not yet confirmed whether registration is extended. Contact the Motion on Mead team before submitting a late application or payment.