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Grassroots Kava House is turning 10, and Bula on Baum is a celebration of the community that helped build it.
For one afternoon, Baum Avenue will come alive with music, art, creativity, movement, performance and the people who make St. Pete feel like St. Pete.
We are looking for local artists, makers, performers, creators and community-driven creatives who want to be part of the experience.
And when we say art, we mean it broadly.
Painting. Photography. Illustration. Sculpture. Written word. Poetry. Live art. Skateboarding. Movement. Performance. Interactive installations. Handmade work. Mixed media. Street art. Creative demonstrations. Something we haven't thought of yet.
If you create something that gives people a reason to stop, watch, participate, think, laugh or start a conversation, we want to hear about it.
What We're Looking For
This is not intended to feel like a traditional vendor market lined with sales booths. Bula on Baum is about displaying, demonstrating and celebrating creativity within our community.
We welcome applications from:
Visual artists and photographers
Painters, illustrators and muralists
Sculptors and installation artists
Writers, poets and spoken-word artists
Live and performance artists
Skateboarders and movement-based creatives
Makers and craftspeople
Interactive and participatory artists
Mixed-media and unconventional creatives
Creative collectives and community groups
Other forms of expression that don't fit neatly into a category
Artists may display work, create live, demonstrate their craft, perform or develop an interactive experience for attendees.
If your idea doesn't fit into one of our categories, apply anyway and tell us what you want to create.
Selling Your Work
Artists and approved creative participants may sell their original work during the event when appropriate. However, Bula on Baum is prioritizing artists and creative experiences over traditional retail/vendor booths.
If your participation is primarily focused on selling merchandise or products rather than presenting creative work, please describe that clearly in your application so our team can determine whether it is a fit for the event.
The Great Global Bula | Kava Bar Participation Application
Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 4 PM EST
Hosted by Grassroots Kava House | St. Petersburg, Florida
Grassroots Kava House is celebrating 10 years of community, connection, and kava with Bula on Baum, a free street celebration in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring live music, local art, performances, and the people who have helped build our community.
At 4 PM EST, we're taking the celebration worldwide with The Great Global Bula, a synchronized kava toast connecting kava bars and communities across the globe through a live broadcast.
Whether you're a neighborhood kava bar or part of a larger international community, we want you to raise a shell with us!
Choose How Your Kava Bar Participates
1. Participating Kava Bar | FREE
Open to all kava bars, with no participation limit.
Register your bar, gather your community, and raise a shell with kava lovers around the world from the comfort of your own bar at 4 PM EST on February 13th!
Participation is simple. All you need is a way to stream the live broadcast, such as a laptop connected to the internet. We'll provide the livestream link and instructions so your bar can join the worldwide celebration.
2. Featured Kava Bar Partner | $250
Limited to 10 kava bars.
Take your participation a step further with a scheduled, individual 3–5 minute live check-in before the global toast. Introduce your bar, share your community's story, and give viewers a look at how you're celebrating.
3. Global Bula Spotlight Partner | $500
Limited to 5 kava bars.
Be part of the main event! Each Spotlight Partner receives an individual introduction before the toast and joins a simultaneous on-screen appearance at 4 PM EST as we raise our shells together for The Great Global Bula.
Join the Celebration
Complete this application to register your kava bar and select your preferred participation level. Our team will follow up with additional details, technical requirements, and scheduling information.
No travel required. Just gather your community, get your shells ready, and join us from your own bar!
One community. Different cities. One global BULA!
TITLE PARTNER | $25,000
Presenting Sponsor of Bula on Baum
Become the presenting partner of Bula on Baum, celebrating 10 years of Grassroots Kava House. This premier partnership offers the highest level of brand integration across our St. Petersburg street celebration and The Great Global Bula, connecting kava communities worldwide.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- "Bula on Baum presented by [Your Brand]" naming integration
- Premier brand visibility across event website, email, social media, print materials, and participating kava bar materials
- Brand integration into The Great Global Bula livestream, including the 4 PM countdown and global toast
- Premium on-site experiential activation space
On-stage recognition and speaking or brand storytelling opportunity - Opportunity to provide branded activation materials to participating kava bars
- Sponsor-supported giveaway or audience engagement activation
- Opportunity for opt-in lead collection through an approved activation
- Inclusion in event photography, video, and post-event recap content
- Post-event partnership recap with available attendance, engagement, and content metrics *Specific activation details and placements will be finalized with the sponsor.
Help connect kava communities around the world for one synchronized toast at 4 PM Eastern Time. This partnership supports the professional livestream production of The Great Global Bula, bringing participating kava bars together for a shared worldwide celebration.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Potential naming integration: "The Great Global Bula powered by [Your Brand]"
- Brand visibility during livestream opening, countdown, and closing
- Logo and brand integration into broadcast graphics and lower thirds
- Live emcee recognition during the broadcast
- Brand integration into participating kava bar screens, digital toolkits, and countdown materials
- Opportunity for select participating kava bars to appear live during the broadcast
- Sponsor-supported audience engagement activity before the global toast
- Opportunity for a QR-code giveaway, poll, check-in, or other opt-in engagement
- Inclusion in edited post-event broadcast content
Post-event recap with available livestream views, participating locations, and engagement metrics
Official Music & Entertainment Partner
Help bring the soundtrack of Bula on Baum to life! This sponsorship supports the musicians and live performers who will bring energy, creativity, and entertainment to our 10-year anniversary street celebration.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Brand integration into the event's live music and performance stage
- Sponsor recognition associated with live music and entertainment programming
- Brand inclusion in artist-related social media content and storytelling
- Opportunity for a branded audience engagement moment during the celebration
Connect your brand with the artists, performances, and community experiences that make St. Pete's creative culture special.
Supporting Local Artists & Performers
Celebrate the people who make St. Pete creative! Our Community Partner sponsorship gives local businesses an opportunity to support Bula on Baum while directly contributing to the artists and performers who bring our community together.
20–25% of your sponsorship directly supports a performing artist.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Recognition as an Official Community Partner of Bula on Baum
- Sponsor signage in the supported artist's performance area
- Opportunity to connect with guests in the supported artist's area
- Business logo featured on the event's Community Wall
Community Partner recognition on event signage and digital promotions - On-stage sponsor shout-outs
- Dedicated social media spotlight highlighting your business and its connection to the community
Logo inclusion in event recaps and post-event thank-you content - Access to event photography and video for use on your own marketing channels
***This is an opportunity for local businesses to celebrate 10 years of Grassroots while directly supporting the artists and performers who make St. Pete special.
Official Community Storytelling Partner
Every community has a story. Help us capture the people and experiences that have made Grassroots special over the past 10 years.
The Bula Story Booth invites attendees to answer one simple question on camera: "What does community mean to you?"
These personal stories will become part of the celebration, with selected moments shared through event social media and potentially featured during The Great Global Bula broadcast.
- Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Sponsorship association with The Bula Story Booth
- Brand integration into the dedicated storytelling experience
- Brand connection to community-focused video storytelling
- Opportunity for sponsor association with social media content created from attendee stories
- Potential inclusion of recorded stories in The Great Global Bula broadcast
This partnership connects your brand with the people and stories that make our community what it is.
Official Community Art Experience Partner
Help create a piece of art that tells the story of St. Pete's community!
The Community Canvas is an interactive art installation where attendees are invited to contribute throughout the day. Each person adds their own mark, creating a collaborative piece that grows as the celebration unfolds.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Brand integration into The Community Canvas art installation
- Sponsor visibility at the interactive art experience
Association with a hands-on community engagement activity - Opportunity for the completed artwork to be featured in event photography, video, and social content
- Support local creativity while giving attendees a chance to leave their mark on Grassroots' 10-year celebration.
Official Interactive Experience Partner
Give attendees a reason to explore everything Bula on Baum has to offer! The Bula Passport is an interactive experience encouraging guests to visit artists, makers, wellness activations, and participating sponsors throughout the street festival.
Guests receive a digital or physical passport, complete experiences throughout the event, and earn an entry into a prize drawing.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Sponsorship association with the Bula Passport experience
- Brand integration into the digital or physical passport
Opportunity to connect with attendees as they explore event activations - Brand participation within the interactive passport experience
- Association with the prize drawing that encourages guests to complete their passport ****This experience is designed to encourage participation, discovery, and meaningful interaction throughout the event.
Official Global Community Check-In Partner
Help show the world how far the kava community reaches! Before The Great Global Bula at 4 PM, participating kava bars will check in from cities and communities around the world.
As each location joins, it will appear on a live map or screen, building a visual representation of the worldwide kava community coming together.
Sponsorship Assets & Benefits:
- Sponsorship association with The Global Map Check-In experience
- Brand integration opportunity within the live map or check-in presentation
- Visibility connected to participating kava bar check-ins
Association with the global community-building moment leading up to the 4 PM toast ***This sponsorship connects your brand with the growing worldwide network of kava communities and the shared experience of The Great Global Bula.
