2026 Sista Soul Fest - NC

SISTA SOUL FEST NORTH CAROLINA

5th Annual Celebration | Theme: " Rooted. Grown. Golden. "

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: TBD

We're celebrating 5 powerful years of culture, community, and resilience in North Carolina!

This year's theme, "Rooted. Grown. Golden," honors the journey that has brought us here. From extending the Sista Soul Fest family tree into North Carolina to building community, embracing abundance, and amplifying the Voices of Strength throughout our region, each year has represented a new chapter of growth. Together, those chapters have become a legacy.

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026 celebrates the roots we've planted, the connections we've cultivated, and the community we've built together. We recognize the artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, healers, families, and visionaries who have helped shape this experience over the past five years.

Sista Soul Fest is a community-centered movement dedicated to celebrating culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and connection. Each year, we continue to create an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can come together to support, uplift, inspire, and empower one another.

Whether you are a business owner, artist, author, nonprofit organization, entertainer, creative, healer, or community leader, this is YOUR space to shine.

WHY BE A VENDOR?

✨ Connect with a vibrant and supportive community
✨ Promote your products, services, or brand
✨ Build new relationships and meaningful networks
✨ Gain visibility in front of a diverse and growing audience
✨ Be part of one of North Carolina's growing cultural celebrations centered around community, creativity, and entrepreneurship

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR VENDOR SPACE?

✔ One (1) 6-Foot Table
✔ Two (2) Chairs
✔ Indoor Vendor Space
✔ Opportunity to connect with attendees, artists, entrepreneurs, and community members

Vendors are responsible for any additional display materials, shelving, table coverings, extension cords, or specialty equipment needed for their setup.

SCHEDULE:

🕙 Setup: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
🛍 Vendor Preview Hour: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎉 Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💸 NEED A PAYMENT PLAN?

We offer a 2-payment option for vendors who may need additional flexibility.

✔ Pay half of your vendor fee upfront at registration
✔ The remaining balance will be invoiced and must be paid before the final payment deadline provided by Sista Soul Fest

Please note: Failure to complete the remaining balance by the invoice due date will result in forfeiture of your vendor space and any fees previously paid.

We do not want vendor fees to prevent participation in this powerful community experience, and we are committed to working with our community whenever possible.

FOR QUESTIONS / CONCERNS / TROUBLESHOOTING:

📧 Email: sistasoulfest2020@gmail.com
📱 Contact: Ayreka Plowden, Event Manager – (910) 644-0698

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026: Grown. Golden. Rooted.

Please be advised that submission of a registration does not constitute automatic acceptance into Sista Soul Fest. All applications are subject to review, and acceptance is granted at the sole discretion of the organizing committee.

SISTA SOUL FEST NORTH CAROLINA

5th Annual Celebration | Theme: " Rooted. Grown. Golden. "

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: TBD

We're celebrating 5 powerful years of culture, community, and resilience in North Carolina!

This year's theme, "Rooted. Grown. Golden," honors the journey that has brought us here. From extending the Sista Soul Fest family tree into North Carolina to building community, embracing abundance, and amplifying the Voices of Strength throughout our region, each year has represented a new chapter of growth. Together, those chapters have become a legacy.

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026 celebrates the roots we've planted, the connections we've cultivated, and the community we've built together. We recognize the artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, healers, families, and visionaries who have helped shape this experience over the past five years.

Sista Soul Fest is a community-centered movement dedicated to celebrating culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and connection. Each year, we continue to create an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can come together to support, uplift, inspire, and empower one another.

Whether you are a business owner, artist, author, nonprofit organization, entertainer, creative, healer, or community leader, this is YOUR space to shine.

WHY BE A VENDOR?

✨ Connect with a vibrant and supportive community
✨ Promote your products, services, or brand
✨ Build new relationships and meaningful networks
✨ Gain visibility in front of a diverse and growing audience
✨ Be part of one of North Carolina's growing cultural celebrations centered around community, creativity, and entrepreneurship

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR VENDOR SPACE?

✔ One (1) 6-Foot Table
✔ Two (2) Chairs
✔ Indoor Vendor Space
✔ Opportunity to connect with attendees, artists, entrepreneurs, and community members

Vendors are responsible for any additional display materials, shelving, table coverings, extension cords, or specialty equipment needed for their setup.

SCHEDULE:

🕙 Setup: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
🛍 Vendor Preview Hour: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎉 Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💸 NEED A PAYMENT PLAN?

We offer a 2-payment option for vendors who may need additional flexibility.

✔ Pay half of your vendor fee upfront at registration
✔ The remaining balance will be invoiced and must be paid before the final payment deadline provided by Sista Soul Fest

Please note: Failure to complete the remaining balance by the invoice due date will result in forfeiture of your vendor space and any fees previously paid.

We do not want vendor fees to prevent participation in this powerful community experience, and we are committed to working with our community whenever possible.

FOR QUESTIONS / CONCERNS / TROUBLESHOOTING:

📧 Email: sistasoulfest2020@gmail.com
📱 Contact: Ayreka Plowden, Event Manager – (910) 644-0698

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026: Grown. Golden. Rooted.

Please be advised that submission of a registration does not constitute automatic acceptance into Sista Soul Fest. All applications are subject to review, and acceptance is granted at the sole discretion of the organizing committee.

SISTA SOUL FEST NORTH CAROLINA

5th Annual Celebration | Theme: " Rooted. Grown. Golden. "

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: TBD

We're celebrating 5 powerful years of culture, community, and resilience in North Carolina!

This year's theme, "Rooted. Grown. Golden," honors the journey that has brought us here. From extending the Sista Soul Fest family tree into North Carolina to building community, embracing abundance, and amplifying the Voices of Strength throughout our region, each year has represented a new chapter of growth. Together, those chapters have become a legacy.

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026 celebrates the roots we've planted, the connections we've cultivated, and the community we've built together. We recognize the artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, healers, families, and visionaries who have helped shape this experience over the past five years.

Sista Soul Fest is a community-centered movement dedicated to celebrating culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and connection. Each year, we continue to create an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can come together to support, uplift, inspire, and empower one another.

Whether you are a business owner, artist, author, nonprofit organization, entertainer, creative, healer, or community leader, this is YOUR space to shine.

WHY BE A VENDOR?

✨ Connect with a vibrant and supportive community
✨ Promote your products, services, or brand
✨ Build new relationships and meaningful networks
✨ Gain visibility in front of a diverse and growing audience
✨ Be part of one of North Carolina's growing cultural celebrations centered around community, creativity, and entrepreneurship

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR VENDOR SPACE?

✔ One (1) 6-Foot Table
✔ Two (2) Chairs
✔ Indoor Vendor Space
✔ Opportunity to connect with attendees, artists, entrepreneurs, and community members

Vendors are responsible for any additional display materials, shelving, table coverings, extension cords, or specialty equipment needed for their setup.

SCHEDULE:

🕙 Setup: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
🛍 Vendor Preview Hour: 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
🎉 Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💸 NEED A PAYMENT PLAN?

We offer a 2-payment option for vendors who may need additional flexibility.

✔ Pay half of your vendor fee upfront at registration
✔ The remaining balance will be invoiced and must be paid before the final payment deadline provided by Sista Soul Fest

Please note: Failure to complete the remaining balance by the invoice due date will result in forfeiture of your vendor space and any fees previously paid.

We do not want vendor fees to prevent participation in this powerful community experience, and we are committed to working with our community whenever possible.

FOR QUESTIONS / CONCERNS / TROUBLESHOOTING:

📧 Email: sistasoulfest2020@gmail.com
📱 Contact: Ayreka Plowden, Event Manager – (910) 644-0698

Sista Soul Fest North Carolina 2026: Grown. Golden. Rooted.

Please be advised that submission of a registration does not constitute automatic acceptance into Sista Soul Fest. All applications are subject to review, and acceptance is granted at the sole discretion of the organizing committee.

Thank you for your interest in applying for The Center Stage at Sista Soul Fest NC.  We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage.

Note: Entertainers donate their time, and in return will be promoted on our social media, website, event site(s) and our festival app.  

Important Dates: 
Sista Soul Fest NC | September 19, 2026
Entertainment Application Deadline | August 15th, 2026
Entertainment Application Notification Date | August 21st, 2026

SISTA SOUL FEST NC 2026: PRESS & MEDIA REGISTRATION

At Sista Soul Fest NC, we believe in the power of storytelling, visibility, and community. As we celebrate our 5th Annual Celebration under the theme "Rooted. Grown. Golden.," we invite media professionals and content creators to help us document and share this milestone year.

For five years, Sista Soul Fest North Carolina has created space for artists, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, creatives, entertainers, wellness professionals, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and thrive. This year, we're honoring the roots we've planted, the relationships we've cultivated, and the legacy we're continuing to build together.

? Rooted in community.
? Grown through connection.
? Golden through legacy.

We're seeking culture-conscious journalists, photographers, videographers, podcasters, influencers, and content creators who are passionate about capturing stories of culture, entrepreneurship, creativity, community, and empowerment with integrity and intention.

 
✨ WHO QUALIFIES?
Press and media registration is open to journalists and creators who regularly produce editorial content. This includes:

• Writers, bloggers, and podcasters
• Photographers and videographers
• Producers, editors, and influencers
• Freelancers or staff for newspapers, magazines, blogs, podcasts, TV, or radio

Applicants should be attending specifically to cover Sista Soul Fest NC 2026 through interviews, photography, videography, event recaps, community storytelling, social media coverage, or other forms of media documentation.

We look forward to working with media partners who understand the importance of preserving and sharing the stories, voices, creativity, and community connections that make Sista Soul Fest North Carolina such a meaningful experience.