2022 WFMF Entertainer Application

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

2022 ENTERTAINER APPLICATION
Applications for the 2022 World Food & Music Festival.

Applications for the 2022 Festival will close May 15th, 2022.
The World Food & Music Festival is Des Moines’ premiere taste and entertainment event featuring international cuisine, live music and performing arts, cooking demonstrations, wine and craft beers and a world marketplace.
Produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, The Festival begin in October 2005 in the Historic East Village of Downtown Des Moines. Over the years, The Festival expanded its vendors, programming and entertainment and continued to see more guests enjoying the activities each year. To accommodate the growth, The Festival moved onto the Downtown DSM bridges for several years and in 2017 expanded into its current home in Western Gateway Park. Today, more than 90,000 guests visit The Festival each year.

The World Food & Music Festival seeks talented and unique entertainers to create a one-of-a-kind experience for guests attending the Festival.

2022 Festival Dates, Hours & Location:

When: Friday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept. 17, Sunday, Sept. 18

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines, IA

2022 Application Requirements & Process:
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance or elimination within 10 days of submitting their application
- Accepted Entertainers must submit a W-9, signed liability waiver, contract and stage plots to The Festival no later than Friday, July 29th or their performance may be cancelled.
- Applicants must have a valid email address to participate as all communications before, during and after The Festival are conducted via email.
World Food & Music Festival Team:

Amelia Klatt, Special Events and Project Manager

aklatt@downtownDSMUSA.com | (515) 286-4917
CONTACT INFORMATION

2022 ENTERTAINER APPLICATION
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code Country
GROUP INFORMATION

2022 ENTERTAINER APPLICATION
Group Name *
What type of group is this?

Dance Music - solo or duo Music - group of three or more
How many performers are in the group? *
What country is your group most associated with?
Where is the group based? *
Tell us about your performance (please check all that apply): *

Acoustic/Folk Alternative Americana/Country Blues/Roots Cover/Tribute Band Cultural Dancers Gospel Jazz Latin/Salsa Rock Rap/Pop Reggae Strolling/Roaming World/World Beat
Would this performance be part of a tour? *

Yes No Unsure
Please include links to any performances, song clips, or other materials that you would like us to consider. *
Availability

2022 ENTERTAINER APPLICATION
How long would you be comfortable performing? (Please select all that apply) *

15 - 20 minutes 30 - 60 minutes 60 - 90 minutes 90 - 120 minutes 120+ minutes
Tell us about your availability. Please only check dates/time frames you would be able and willing to perform. (Please Select all that Apply) *

Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday 1 - 5 p.m. Friday 5 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. Saturday 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. I would be willing to do multiple short sets on one or more days.
What is your typical fee or fee range for Festival performances? *
Note: Sound equipment and technician will be provided by The Festival.
Is this fee negotiable? *

Yes No
Are there any special needs or additional fees that we should be aware of? *
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FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Applications for the 2022 World Food & Music Festival.

CONTACT INFORMATION

GROUP INFORMATION

Availability