Local Culture Tents (Children's Park)

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival! Please be sure to click "Show More" to read over all the key information before applying, as we have done our best to answer all of your questions before you submit your application!  
 

The Children's Park (located in Randolph Park) is one of the most popular, family-friendly sections of the Festival! This interactive area is designed for thousands of kids to run, play, learn, and use their hands to create their own works of art! Our goal is to provide a free, fun, and educational area where children can get excited about art, while also helping organizations that focus on the arts and local heritage in our community gain visibility through our 40,000+ visitors.

This decorated area is comprised of Pop-Up Art Studios, Local Culture tents, Pop-up Entertainers, Interactive Art Vendors, and the historical Jacques Le Moyne Encampment with live historical reenactments! The Children's Park is a shady, sloped area for families to rest, get creative, enjoy snack foods, sing along to live entertainment, experiment with chalk art, and more! 

If your organization isn't primarily focused on local heritage/ culture education for children, please review the Community Partner application. It might be a better fit for your organization.

WHAT IS A LOCAL CULTURE TENT?

We want visitors to learn about the diverse groups who have made an impact on the history and cultural landscape of our beautiful city! This program is focused on showcasing local and regional heritage groups who can provide educational information and activities for people of all ages.

Each tent should be decorated to represent your culture, offer free educational materials, and include an interactive activity of some kind. The more vibrant your presentation is, the more fun and engaging the experience is for everyone! We also welcome participants to read stories and perform cultural dances/ skits on our small Children's Park stage. 

History is complicated, so please be mindful that your booth and talking points are informative, respectful, and inclusive. 

In fairness to our artists and vendors, we do not allow the selling of any products or charging for any services. This is not an appropriate venue for soliciting money or fundraising. However, branded decor, free swag, and handout information are all welcome! 

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS:

• Outreach opportunities to an estimated 40,000+ visitors.
• Listing in the Festival Magazine distributed to hotels, sponsors, on our website, and at the Festival.
• Entrance sign listing your organization.
• Recognition on social media and ChainofParks.com
• One parking pass.
• Complimentary 10x10 white tent in the park, 2 tables, 4 chairs, and colorful bunting around the tent's edge.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Event Set-Up: Friday, April 17 (3-7pm)
• Event Dates: April 18 & 19
  • Event Times: Saturday from 10am – 5pm & Sunday, from 10am – 4pm
• Breakdown: Sunday, April 19 from 4-8pm (roads re-open at 8pm)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Fully refundable $100 security deposit (automatically processed via Eventeny upon acceptance to the Festival; we can no longer receive checks). 
• Description of your free interactive activity. 
• Description of your organization/ mission statement. 
• Contact info for team members who need logistical information. 

Submitting Your Application: You may continue to edit your application until the deadline. Make sure to save your login information and progress. Once you are ready, click “Submit”, and you will receive an automatic confirmation email (check your junk folder). If you don't see an email, we did not receive your application. 

WHO TO CONTACT:

• For Eventeny application errors/ questions: Support@eventeny.com­­ 
• For Festival questions: Powell@Lemoyne.org

Upon acceptance to participate, the Festival Director, Powell Kreis, will communicate additional set-up information via Eventeny & Email. Detailed setup information will be provided in early April. If you don't see anything by April 1, something has gone wrong! If you can't find any related Eventeny messages, email Powell@lemoyne.org

See Terms & Conditions section for detailed participation guidelines, requirements, and key info. 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS & KEY INFO:

BOOTH ACTIVITY:

• Provide a no-charge, kid-friendly activity for up to 500-800 kids (per day) during the Festival weekend. Acceptance will be heavily based on the merit of our activity.
• The booth must be interactive; no stagnant booths. Organizations are responsible for decorating their booth in a welcoming and colorful way; branded decor is welcome. 
• Unfortunately, access to City power in this park is extremely limited and we cannot provide any access to power. Please come prepared with battery opporated fans/ lights. 
• Selling products, charging for services, and soliciting donations/fundraising are strictly prohibited. You are welcome to distribute information, recruit volunteers, or collect mailing lists. However, do not "paper" the Festival grounds—excessive flyer distribution creates waste and violates our Greening mission.

STAFFING & ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Participation during both days at the Festival is mandatory.
  
  • If your organization cannot be there both days, you may be able to participate if you, or the Festival, can find another organization willing to occupy the tent on the other day.
• Organizations must have at least one representative present at their booth to help supervise their activity during all Festival hours.
• If a participant abandons their booth or breaks down early during the Festival weekend without permission, they may not be invited back.
• The Retired Art Teachers of Tallahassee (RATTs) have volunteered to help booth-sit to allow your team to take short breaks as needed.

LIABILITY, FEES, & REFUNDS:

• There is no charge to the organization to participate, so resources can go toward providing staffing and supplies for children’s activities and tent decorations.
  • Please note: We do require a fully refundable $100 security deposit. No-shows and unapproved abandonment are harmful to the Festival and cost at least $250+ in rental equipment alone. We have implemented a fully refundable $100 deposit to help cover our costs. You will receive a full refund after the Festival weekend (within 30 days) if you follow our participation guidelines. 
  • If you would like to donate your $100 security despoit to the Festival, thank you! Please leave a note in the "special requests" section of the application. 
• We are a rain-or-shine Festival unless deemed dangerous by the City. Please be prepared for all types of Florida weather. Unless the Festival organizers cancel the Festival, organizations are still expected to show up unless told otherwise. 
• Withdrawal & Refunds: If you must withdraw, notify Powell@lemoyne.org immediately so a waitlisted organization can be invited.
  
  • If you need to withdraw, we are not able to issue security deposit refunds after April 1, 2026. 
  • Please note in the "special requests" section if you need the card charged on a specific day. 
  • Unfortunately, we can no longer receive deposits via check. The Festival will absorb Eventeny's processing fee.

WE KINDLY REQUEST:

• Please ‘Like’ and 'follow' @ChainofParks on Facebook and Instagram.
• We recommend you create at least 4 posts on social media, letting your followers know about your participation in the Festival. Please tag us using @ChainofParks and #ChainofParks.

This is an electronic agreement, and by applying, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. 

2026 GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTLEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. does NOT provide liability insurance for the protection of persons, vendors, entertainers, merchants, organizations, spectators or others who participate in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
In consideration of participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival, I do hereby release and forever discharge LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors from any and all actions, negligence, causes of actions, claims and demands, for any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by me or my organization in connection with or relating to any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
This release extends to, applies to, covers and includes all known, unknown, disclosed, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, losses and liabilities, and the consequences thereof, notwithstanding the provisions of any state, federal, local or territorial law or statute to the contrary. Such provisions are hereby expressly waived.
 
It is further understood and agreed that my/my organization’s participation in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event is not to be construed as an admission of liability or the assumption of any responsibility by LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and/or sponsors for any act or omission by me or any member(s) of my organization.
 
I hereby agree on behalf of my organization, its heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to indemnify LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. and its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors, jointly and severally, and to hold them harmless from and against any and all actions, negligence, claims, demands and liabilities, loss damages and expense of whatever kind or nature, including attorney fees, which may from any organizations participation in the LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
Furthermore, I agree that the venue for any claim or matter relating to this agreement shall be Leon County, Florida.
 
LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., The City of Tallahassee and The Tallahassee Police Department reserve the right to remove any misrepresented or inappropriate material or persons from any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event, including but not limited to, The Village. Non-compliance with Chain of Parks Art Festival’s directive, rules and/or regulations will result in the forfeiture of my/my organization’s booth and immediate closure by the Tallahassee Police Department and LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC.