FusionFest 2025

Important Information – Please Read Before Applying

FusionFest will take place on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.

Load-in will occur on Friday, November 28.

If you are unable to load in on Friday, November 28, please do not apply for this event.

Load-out will take place on Sunday, November 30, after the event concludes.

Before starting your application, please note the following:

1. You are required to offer at least one $4 item(food or drink) but may sell up to three $4 items(food or drink).

2. You will be required to upload photos of all $4 items.

3. Vendors may offer additional food/drink items at any price; these items do not need to be listed on this application.

4. Vendors are responsible for collecting payments directly from patrons.

5. Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before submitting your application.

Premium Vendor is Commercial services and/or top quality merchandise. Cost is $1,000. Premium Vendor includes:

-Logo on signage

-Premium placement at the festival
-Announced from the stage
-Credentials for the VIP/Media spot  

FusionFest load-in is Friday November 28th. If you are unable to load-in on Friday November 28th please do not apply for this event. FusionFest is Saturday November 29th and Sunday November 30th. Load-out is Sunday November 30th after the event ends. 
 
Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to enter credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
 
2) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
 
3) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying. 

MERCHANDISE: Culturally relevant and hand crafted items. No machine created, mass produced items or generic items.

Cost is $175

FusionFest is Saturday November 29th and Sunday November 30th.

FusionFest load-in is Friday November 28th. If you are unable to load-in on Friday November 28th please do not apply for this event.

Load-out is Sunday November 30th after the event ends.   

Additional details such as specific load in time, map, etc will be emailed in November to approved Vendors.
 
Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to enter credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
 
2) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
 
3) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
 

Service/Nonprofit Vendor is for Non-profit, 501-c-3 organizations providing services to the community.

Cost is $175

FusionFest is Saturday November 29th and Sunday November 30th, 2025

FusionFest load-in is Friday November 28th. If you are unable to load-in on Friday November 28th please do not apply for this event.

Load-out is Sunday November 30th after the event ends. 

 
Before starting your application, please note that:
 
1) You will be required to enter credit card information for the fee payment but you will only be charged after your application is approved. We will let you know by email when the payment will be processed.
 
2) Approval notifications will be sent via email by Sept. 15.
 
3) Read the Terms & Conditions before applying.
 

Join us at Fusion Fest 2025 and share the vibrant sounds of your heritage with thousands! This is your opportunity to showcase the rich musical traditions that define our diverse cultures.  

Whether it’s the rhythmic beats of African drums, the melodic strains of the Chinese pipa, the iconic Scottish bagpipes, the soulful notes of American blues guitar, the enchanting Indian sitar, the lively French accordion, or the festive tones of Mexican pan flutes, we want to celebrate your unique sound.  

Apply now to be part of this extraordinary cultural tapestry and let your music resonate with the world!  

WHAT: Local artists are invited to submit original artwork for exhibition and sale at FusionFest 2025. The artwork must have been created within the past three years and should not have been exhibited at FusionFest before.

THEME: "The Art of Joy" – In an uncertain world, Joy becomes an act of resilience; not the absence of struggle, but the presence of hope. Through your original artwork and cultural lens, explore the concept of Joy. 

Note: Nude, political, violent, or racially discriminatory subjects will not be accepted.

DIMENSIONS:

• Minimum: 11" x 14"

• Maximum: 30" high x 36" wide

• Artwork must have finished gallery edges or be framed, and wired, ready for hanging.

• Sculptures: Maximum 3 feet high

This call invites artists to express the uniqueness of their heritage. What are the celebrations, colors, and textures that reflect your cultural background? Artists can submit up to three pieces, and those most aligned with the theme will be selected for the FusionFest Annual Exhibition. Judges will score based on:

1. Skill

2. Creativity

3. Theme

Please note that artwork not meeting the submission requirements will not be selected.

SALES:

• All submitted artwork must be for sale.

• FusionFest takes a 40% commission, and artists receive 60% of the sale.

PRIZES:

• Grand Prize: $1,000

• 2nd Place: $500

• 3rd Place: $250

• Audience Choice Award: $200

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• Display space to hang their selected artwork for sale.

• Promotion on social media and in email newsletters.

• Opportunity to display additional work in other local venues during the festival and beyond.

WHERE & WHEN:
FusionFest – 400 S Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801

• Saturday, Nov. 29th 2025 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Sunday,   Nov. 30th 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Oct.  6: Application Deadline

• Oct. 20: Acceptance Notification

• Nov. 28: Drop-off Artwork (Location and time will be confirmed for selected artwork)

• Nov. 28: Installation

• Nov. 30: De-Installation after the 5 p.m. Awards show