Community Organization / Non -Profit Registration

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.

As a vendor of the 2025 Sista Soul Fest I will adhere to the following guidelines: 

1. I WILL respect all organizers and fellow SiStars and their individual businesses.
2.  I WILL leave my space as clean or better than it was prior to my use.
3. I understand the Sista Soul Fest and their affiliates reserve ALL rights to any and all photos, video & audio obtained during the event to use at their discretion for use of advertisement, promotion, sponsorships, and all things Sista Soul Fest at any time.
4. I understand that the Sista Soul Fest and their affiliates will not be held responsible for any liability, lose or stolen, damaged merchandise or any injury incurred during the festival.