48th Annual International Folk Festival

We’re excited to invite the entire international community of Fayetteville and Cumberland County to be part of the most vibrant, joyful parade of the year - the Parade of Nations!

As one of the signature events of our International Folk Festival, this celebration beautifully showcases the cultures, traditions, and stories that make our community so wonderfully diverse. With more than 30 nations represented, it’s a powerful reminder of how much richer we are together.

We would love for you to join us! You can march with an existing country group or gather friends to start your own to represent your heritage and nationality. Whether your group is long-established or just coming together for the first time, your culture deserves to be seen and celebrated.

Come share your traditions, your pride, and your spirit with the whole community- we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at 910-323-1776 or email IFF@theartscouncil.com.

International Food Vendor Hours:
Saturday, September 26th, 12 pm-7 pm
 
Groups in this category are affiliated with nonprofits, cultural organizations, and artists that support the cultural communities via the sale of their food.  To apply as an International Group Vendor, you must have approval from Arts Council staff or have active nonprofit status.

Load-in for international food vendors will be on Friday, September 25th between Noon to 5 pm. If you are requesting a Saturday morning load-in as an alternative, you MUST ADD this to your application below. Saturday morning load-ins ARE NOT GUARANTEED and are approved on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Get ready for an art-filled adventure at this year’s International Folk Festival!

Alongside the incredible cultural food, live performances, and hands-on learning experiences you already love, we’re shining an even bigger spotlight on the arts this year. Think stunning art installations, live art in action, and an Arts Market full of creativity and one-of-a-kind finds.  And we’d love for you to be part of it!

If you’re a creator, maker, or artist of any kind, this is your invitation to join the largest celebration of arts and culture in the area. Apply to be a vendor in our Arts Market and share your work with tens of thousands of festival-goers who are ready to discover something new, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Let’s make this year’s festival more colorful, inspiring, and creative than ever

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 26th, 12 pm-7 pm

Arts Market Vendor Load-in:

Friday, September 26th: 2 pm-7 pm. 

Load-in for arts and craft vendors will be on Friday, September 25th, between 2PM to 6 pm. If you are requesting a load in on Saturday morning, you must add that to your application below. Saturday morning load-ins ARE NOT GUARANTEED are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Your approved application secures one (1) 10x10 booth space at our 48th Annual International Folk Festival. As the Arts Vendor, YOU are responsible for tents, tables, chairs, merchandise, Wi-Fi access, and other equipment needed to sell your art/wares during the event. Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application if/when the application is approved.  

The festival is rain or shine, and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submitting your application.

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 cultural artists of all disciplines to apply for a performance slot during the 48th International Folk Festival! To align with the mission of IFF, performances must represent the cultural/historical perspective of the performer(s).

 
The International Folk Festival will have artist performance slots available:

Friday - September 25: 6PM to 10PM

Saturday - September 26: 12PM to 7PM

Please indicate your availability on both days.  If you have a preferred date/time for your performance, please also note that information in your application.

Thank you for your interest in being a Commercial Vendor at the 48th Annual International Folk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County in Downtown Fayetteville. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  This application applies to Commercial Vendors ONLY, 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:

Friday, September 25: 6pm to 10pm

Saturday, September 26th: 12 pm-7 pm

The price includes one(1) 20x10 (Food) or 10x10 (Merchandise) space at the 48th Annual International Folk Festival.  The Arts Council will provide each Commercial Vendor with a space number and a 20x10 (food) or 10x10 space (Merchandise), NOT INCLUDING ELECTRICITY. The vendor will be responsible for any tents, tables, chairs, merchandise, Wi-Fi access, and other equipment needed to sell your goods during the event.
 
Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional add-on options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up, etc.) if/when the application is approved.  

The festival is a rain-or-shine festival, and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission.