We want to invite the entire International community of Fayetteville/Cumberland County to join us for the best parade of the year!!!! The Parade of Nations is one of our key feature events and showcases the rich cultural heritage and diversity that we have within the Cumberland County & NC Region.  
 
With over 30+ nations represented in our parade, you have an opportunity to join an existing country group that is marching in the parade or start your own group to ensure that your heritage/nationality is represented in our parade.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us via phone 910-323-1776 or email events@theartscouncil.com

The Arts Council invites artists of all disciplines to apply for a performance spot during the 46th International Folk Festival!
 
The International Folk Festival will be taking place September 28-29, 2024 in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. 

Thank you for your interest in being an ARTS MARKET vendor at the 2024 International Folk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County in Downtown Fayetteville. 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  This application only applies to Art Market Vendors, please consult the homepage for a list of all other vendor applications (Food, Parade, International etc.).

 

ART MARKET Hours:

Saturday, September 28th, 12pm-7pm

Sunday, September 29th, 12pm-7pm

 

Arts Market Vendor Load-in

Saturday September 28th: 7am-11am

NOTE: NO VEHICLES will be allowed into the footprint after 10:30am and all vehicles in the footprint must exit by 11am.

 

 

One of the best-known features of the International Folk Festival is the International food, art, and merchandise. We partner with artists and vendors from our local community as well as across the state/region, and we would like to invite all of our International Community Friends to reach out for opportunities. 
 
International Cultural Vendor Hours:
Saturday, September 28th 12 pm-7 pm
Sunday, September 29th 12 pm-7 pm
 
Artists in this category are affiliated with non-profits, cultural organizations, and artists that support these cultural communities via sales of their food, merchandise, and art.  In order to apply as an International Group Vendor you must have approval from Arts Council staff.  For more information contact Antonio Renteria at AntonioR@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776.

We would like to invite you to join us for the largest celebration of Arts, Culture and FOOD in the region and apply as a commercial Vendor in our 44th Annual International Folk Festival.
  
Thank you for your interest in being a Commercial Vendor at the 2022 International Folk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County in Downtown Fayetteville. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  This application only applies to Commercial Vendors, please consult the homepage https://www.eventeny.com/events/44iff-3110/ for a list of all other vendor applications (Food, Parade, International etc.).
 
Festival Hours:
Saturday September 23rd 12pm-7pm
Sunday September 24th   12pm-7pm
 
This price includes one 15x10 (Food) or 10x10 (merchandise) at our 44th Annual International Folk Festival.  The Arts Council will provide each Artist with a space number and 10x15/10x10 space INCLUDING ELECTRICITY.  The vendor will be responsible for any tent, tables, chairs, merchandise, wifi access and other equipment needed to sell your art/wares during the event.
 
Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up etc.) if/when application is approved.  The festival is a rain-or-shine festival and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission.
 
 
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776

The Arts Council invites artists of all disciplines to apply for a LIVE ART spot during the 46th International Folk Festival!
 
The International Folk Festival will be taking place September 28-29, 2024 in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina.