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Application

Commercial Food or Merchandise Vendor

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Deadline: Sep 11, 2022 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 24, 2022 12:00 pm - Sep 25, 2022 7:00 pm (EDT)
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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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$500-1K

About the event

44th Annual International Folk Festival September 23rd- September 25th All nationalities join together each year at The Arts Council's International Folk Festival to honor and celebrate our diverse cultural heritage as ONE COMMUNITY. Now in its 44th year, our region's longest-standing family festival features over 30+ CULTURAL GROUPS represented in our Parade of Nations, International Café & Cultural performances which unify in sharing the artistic vibrancy of their heritage. 50,000-75,000+ ATTENDEES enjoy an array of festivities in the performing arts, live music and dance, international cuisines, ART Market, Kids Area, and lots of family-friendly fun Arts Market Parade of Nations Around the World 5k Run International Cuisines Cultural Performances Interactive Art Installations Kids Area
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

About the application

We would like to invite you to join us for the largest celebration of Arts, Culture and FOOD in the region and apply as a commercial Vendor in our 44th Annual International Folk Festival.
  
Thank you for your interest in being a Commercial Vendor at the 2022 International Folk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County in Downtown Fayetteville. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  This application only applies to Commercial Vendors, please consult the homepage https://www.eventeny.com/events/44iff-3110/ for a list of all other vendor applications (Food, Parade, International etc.).
 
Festival Hours:
Saturday September 24th 12pm-7pm
Sunday September 25th   12pm-7pm
 
This price includes one 15x10 (Food) or 10x10 (merchandise) at our 44th Annual International Folk Festival.  The Arts Council will provide each Artist with a space number and 10x15/10x10 space INCLUDING ELECTRICITY.  The vendor will be responsible for any tent, tables, chairs, merchandise, wifi access and other equipment needed to sell your art/wares during the event.
 
Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up etc.) if/when application is approved.  The festival is a rain or shine festival and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission.
 
 
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776

Terms & Conditions

In addition to the terms and conditions listed on this application, each accepted vendor is a representation of The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and is expected to maintain a level of professionalism and care for the ARTS.  We have the authority and responsibility to remove any vendors that do not comply with our internal festival rules/guidelines as well as local/federal guidelines.
 
Furthermore, Accepted vendors will receive additional information about festival rules to include parking, vendor set-up, load-in and a variety of other questions.

Prices

Food Truck $750 Non-refundable This price includes one 15x10 booth space at our 44th Annual International Folk Festival. The Arts Council will provide each Vendor with a space number, and 15x10 space INCLUDING ELECTRICITY. The group will be responsible for any tent, tables, chairs, merchandise, wifi access and other equipment needed to sell your food during the event. Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up etc.) if/when application is approved.  The festival is a rain or shine festival and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776
Commercial Food Vendor $1,000 Non-refundable This price includes one 15x10 booth space at our 44th Annual International Folk Festival. The Arts Council will provide each Vendor with a space number, and 15x10 space INCLUDING ELECTRICITY. The group will be responsible for any tent, tables, chairs, merchandise, wifi access and other equipment needed to sell your food during the event. Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up etc.) if/when application is approved.  The festival is a rain or shine festival and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776
Merchandise Vendor $500 Non-refundable This price includes one 10x10 booth space at our 44th Annual International Folk Festival. The Arts Council will provide each vendor with a space number, business sign, and 10x10 space NOT INCLUDING ELECTRICITY. The vendor will be responsible for any tent, tables, chairs, merchandise, wifi access and other equipment needed to sell your art/wares during the event. Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application to include additional options (electricity, late fee, early morning set-up etc.) if/when application is approved.  The festival is a rain or shine festival and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submission. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776
Late Fee $50 Non-refundable Any applications submitted after August 30, 2022 will be subject to a $50.00 late fee. These applications will taken on a case-by-case basis and dependent on festival space availability.
Electricity $25 Non-refundable Due to the nature of the festival being an outdoor event during the day there is not a need for artists to purchase electricity for lighting. However, to make a more comfortable experience for artists using pay systems, small fans or other small electrical uses we will provide outlet access for an additional $25.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Which country do you represent? (Argentina, USA, Mexico, England etc.)
  • How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Describe or List all items/foods being sold
  • How will you be cooking? (Check all that apply)
  • Do you have any special requests?
  • What kind of electrical hook-up do you need?
  • How many vehicles are involved in your load-in/set-up process? What types of vehicles?
  • How long does it take to set-up your booth?
  • What is the price range for the items to be sold within your booth?
Commercial Food or Merchandise Vendor
Commercial Food or Merchandise Vendor
44th Annual International Folk Festival
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