National Night Out
A community-centered outdoor celebration with food, treats, games, and live music—creating visibility for Black-owned businesses while giving back to the neighborhood.
Purpose & Vision
National Night Out is an outdoor community event focused on connection, joy, and neighborhood safety—while creating real visibility for Black-owned businesses. Vendors participate by sharing sample-size items and community-friendly offerings that help families learn about their business and stay connected after the event.
NNO Details
Date: August 4, 2026
Vendor setup: 2:00 PM
Event open: 3:00–7:00 PM
Location: 901/903 Payne Ave (outdoor)
Food and treats
Games and activities
Live DJ + community building
Family-friendly atmosphere
Why This Matters
Community Impact
Payne Avenue on Saint Paul’s East Side is a high-visibility corridor—and a community where many families are managing real economic pressure. In the Payne-Phalen area, about 23% of residents live below the poverty level. National Night Out is designed as a giveback-first event: families receive food, activities, and community connection while Black-owned businesses gain meaningful visibility and relationship-building that often leads to follow-up after the event.
Notable Guests (2025)
What Visibility Can Do
What Vendor Participation Looks Like
Vendor Setup + Guidelines
Vendor setup: 2:00–2:45 PM
Event open: 3:00–7:00 PM
Standard vendor space: 10×8 (as applicable)
Food trucks: designated truck setup area (notes provided in vendor packet)
Sample-size portions required
Cooking is allowed outdoors (as applicable)
Follow fire safety guidance and keep clear lanes
Warmers/coolers allowed as needed
Samples/giveback-focused event (visibility-first)
No selling unless requested by an attendee
Designated vendor parking + unloading support
BBN volunteers onsite to assist
Directional signage provided to support flow
*BBN holds event liability coverage. Vendors are responsible for having the appropriate licenses for their business type and products.
NNO Promo Tools
Vendor, sponsor, or partner? Grab your free badge maker — and more National Night Out tools coming soon — to show you're part of the event and share it on social.
Want to Participate This Year?
Vendor registration is open! Sign up to join us at this year's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 — use the Vendor Sign-Up button above, or the form below.
Prefer email? Contact Us Subject line: NNO Vendor
Interested in sponsoring? Become a Sponsor • Want to lend a hand? Volunteer
Our 2026 NNO partners
32 organizations are powering this year's National Night Out on the East Side — Tuesday, August 4 · 901 Payne Ave.
Sponsorship Levels
Power the East Side’s biggest night. Cash sponsorship deadline July 21 • In-kind deadline July 28.
$5,000
East Side Title Sponsor
$2,500
Payne Ave Partner
$750
York Ave Champion
$250
Community Friend
NNO Highlights
Moments from last year’s National Night Out
