Sista Soul Fest - DSM

SISTA SOUL FEST DES MOINES 

6th Annual Celebration | Theme: “Empowerment Through Unity”

Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Evelyn Davis Park – 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

We’re celebrating 6 powerful years of culture, connection, and community! This year’s theme, “Empowerment Through Unity,” reminds us of the strength we hold when we come together to support, uplift, and empower one another—especially as women of color.

Sista Soul Fest  is more than an event—it’s a movement. A sacred space created by us, for us to celebrate our talents, promote our businesses, and deepen sisterhood. Whether you’re a business owner, artist, healer, author, or creative—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
✨ Be part of the first cultural festival in Des Moines dedicated to celebrating women, especially women of color, in business, art, and entrepreneurship

YOU PROVIDE:
✔ Tent
✔ Table
✔ Chairs
✔ Face masks (optional)
✔ Generator (if power is needed – no electrical outlets available)

SCHEDULE:
🕖 Setup: 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
🛍 Vendor-Only Shopping Hour: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
🎉 Festival Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

💸 Need a Payment Plan?
Please contact us via email so we can assist you. We don’t want the vendor fee to be the reason you miss out on this powerful day. Let’s work together!

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

Sista Soul Fest Des Moines: Empowerment Through Unity.
Let’s grow, glow, and build—together.

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

SISTA SOUL FEST DES MOINES 

6th Annual Celebration | Theme: “Empowerment Through Unity”

Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Evelyn Davis Park – 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

We’re celebrating 6 powerful years of culture, connection, and community! This year’s theme, “Empowerment Through Unity,” reminds us of the strength we hold when we come together to support, uplift, and empower one another—especially as women of color.

Sista Soul Fest  is more than an event—it’s a movement. A sacred space created by us, for us to celebrate our talents, promote our businesses, and deepen sisterhood. Whether you’re a business owner, artist, healer, author, or creative—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
✨ Be part of the first cultural festival in Des Moines dedicated to celebrating women, especially women of color, in business, art, and entrepreneurship

YOU PROVIDE:
✔ Tent
✔ Table
✔ Chairs
✔ Face masks (optional)
✔ Generator (if power is needed – no electrical outlets available)

SCHEDULE:
🕖 Setup: 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
🛍 Vendor-Only Shopping Hour: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
🎉 Festival Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

💸 Need a Payment Plan?
Please contact us via email so we can assist you. We don’t want the vendor fee to be the reason you miss out on this powerful day. Let’s work together!

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

Sista Soul Fest Des Moines: Empowerment Through Unity.
Let’s grow, glow, and build—together.

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

SISTA SOUL FEST DES MOINES 

6th Annual Celebration | Theme: “Empowerment Through Unity”

Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Evelyn Davis Park – 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

We’re celebrating 6 powerful years of culture, connection, and community! This year’s theme, “Empowerment Through Unity,” reminds us of the strength we hold when we come together to support, uplift, and empower one another—especially as women of color.

Sista Soul Fest  is more than an event—it’s a movement. A sacred space created by us, for us to celebrate our talents, promote our businesses, and deepen sisterhood. Whether you’re a business owner, artist, healer, author, or creative—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
✨ Be part of the first cultural festival in Des Moines dedicated to celebrating women, especially women of color, in business, art, and entrepreneurship

YOU PROVIDE:
✔ Tent
✔ Table
✔ Chairs
✔ Face masks (optional)
✔ Generator (if power is needed – no electrical outlets available)

SCHEDULE:
🕖 Setup: 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
🛍 Vendor-Only Shopping Hour: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
🎉 Festival Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🧹 Breakdown: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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

Sista Soul Fest Des Moines: Empowerment Through Unity.
Let’s grow, glow, and build—together.

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

Thank you for being so interested in applying for The Center Stage at Sista Soul Fest. We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage. As a nonprofit, entertainers donate their time, and in return will be promoted on our social media, website, event site(s) and festival app. 

Important Dates: 
Sista Soul Fest | August 31, 2025
Entertainment Application Deadline | July 25, 2025
Entertainment Application Notification Date | Aug 1, 2025