2025 J19 - Artists & Artisans

GREETINGS ARTISTS & ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS!
 
Welcome to the fifth annual 2025 Juneteenth Jubilee: Sovereign! We are delighted to bring back this communiity celebration of history, unity, and Black American culture and contributions. Our goal is to provide a thoughtful, inclusive, educational, and joyfully entertaining event for all. An important element of the work of CSDD that we bring to all of our events is art. As a artist, artisan, or arts & crafts vendor, we look forward to the ways you will enrich the Jubilee through creative goods and artistic expression! This year, we will be uplifting the accomplishments and contributions of Black Women in the culture and in our community. 
 
Please note: The Jubilee is being held in Festival Park where they may be some access to power but it is not guaranteed. If you have a need for electricity, you should be prepared to supply your own (ideally) silent generator. 
 
Additionally - this event takes place in mid-June in North Carolina. All vendors should consider the possible temperatures, and prepare appropriately. 
 
***This is a rain/shine event - there will be no rain date***  

This is an overview of the rules & procedures to help you prepare and determine if the Juneteenth Jubilee celebration is the best fit for you. Please read thoroughly. 

CSDD reserves the right to accept or deny any vendor application for any reason. 

 ARTIST, ARTISAN, ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS: 

• All work must be handmade, original in design, and created by the vendor in the booth.
• Originals including work in graphics, photography, acrylics, oils, watercolors, clay, glass, fiber, wearable art, traditional folk art, leather, jewelry, wood, metalwork, literature, and mixed media are eligible.  
• Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their art or craft as part of their booth experience.  
• Corporate, catalog, independent, or home-based consultant sales are not eligible to participate as an arts & craft vendor. You will be directed to apply as a commercial/retail vendor. 
• Artists are allowed to collect tips during live demonstrations. 
• Arts & Crafts vendors may not sell any food or beverage products.

 LOCATION SPACES DURING JUNETEENTH JUBILEE:

• Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) carefully curates the location of vendors throughout the event site, with a number of factors in consideration. CSDD may, from time to time, need to reassign locations as the event approaches. Requests for locations with exceptional reasoning will be considered but not guaranteed.  
• Please Note: The Jubilee runs from 3:00PM - 9:00PM - please be prepared to staff your booth for the entirety of the event. 

EQUIPMENT:

• CSDD does not provide tables, chairs or other equipment and does not guarantee access to a power source. Vendors that need electricity should be prepared to provide their own 10x10 tent, table, and chairs, as well as a *quiet* generator for any electrical needs.  

SOLICITATION, MATERIAL/ACTIVITY SUITABILITY & SAFETY: 
Festival safety is critical to all of us! It is important that we all work together to have a SAFE and FUN Juneteenth Jubilee celebration.

• Approaching passersby outside of designated vendor space (e.g. – walking around and handing out flyers) is prohibited.   
• Vendors may not sell knives, guns, other weapons or item that simulate weapons, etc. The sale of fireworks or other combustibles is prohibited. 
• Materials or activity promoting “adult” entertainment, or religious or partisan political advocacy or groups are prohibited.
• Electrical cords must be heavy duty outdoor cords with no visible signs of damage,  and covered to avoid any tripping hazards. Appliances must be in excellent operating condition. Portable generators must be *quiet* for collective sound levels during the event. 
• Hate speech, physical actions without consent, excessive beligerence, or violence will not be tolerated and is subject to law enforcement. 
• CSDD is not responsible or liable for the failure of any vendor to comply with these safety requirements, and it reserves the right to take any action, up to and including shutting down a vendor’s operation for the remainder of the day for failure to comply. No refunds will be given in these instances.

PLEASE NOTE:  

• Cool Spring Downtown District staff are committed to making the Juneteenth Jubilee a great experience for all. We will try to accommodate you as best as we can. We appreciate your participation and flexibility!
• If you have any questions, please contact the Cool Spring Downtown District staff via message through Eventeny or email ashanti@coolspringfay.org.
• Details concerning arrival/departure and set-up guidelines will follow upon acceptance to the event.