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  • FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
    Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO
    August 26 – 27, 2023

    VENDOR APPLICATION:
    Food & Beverages
    Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  •  Food, Bar and Beverage Vendor Application

    This application is for any vendor who would like to sell food, non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic drinks (food vendors may only include non-alcoholic beverages in their menu) at the Festival of Nations (FON), powered by the International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL). 

    Please complete the application fully. Please note you must send a $25 application fee in order to submit your application successfully. If your application is accepted, we will reach out to collect a non-refundable 25% deposit of your vendor fees.

    The final payment will be due July 1st, 2023. Applications that are submitted after July 1 will be required to send the full amount owed in order to secure your spot. If you have any questions, please email festofnations@iistl.org. 

     

    The Festival of Nations has an expected attendance of 100,000 - 150,000 people over the course of two days. 

    ** Application Deadlines is July 21, 2023 for the best possible chance of consideration. 

    ** Last Chance allotted slots are not guaranteed. 


    If you are looking for another application please see below:

    • Exhibitor Application
    • Community Showcase Application
    • Market Vendor Application

  • General Information

     Food, Bar and Beverage Vendor Application
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  • Vendor Classifications

    In this section of the application you will define what vendor classifications you are applying for to participate in the Festival of Nations.

  • Vendor Classification Definitions & Requirements

    Please refer to these definitions as you select your vendor classification
    Please refer to these definitions as you select your vendor classification

    1. Licensed Business:
      Defined as a Restaurant, Retail Food/Bar/Beverage Vendor or Event Food/Bar/Beverage Vendor. 

      * Must supply supporting business documentation: Licenses/Permits
    1. Community Supporter: 
      Defined as a 501c3 Non-Profit organization or a group that does not have an operating business outside of the Festival of Nations weekend

      * Must be able to provide one of the following: 
         *  501(c)3 IRS determination letter  
         *  State Tax exempt letter 

      OR Must have three of the following qualifications:
         *  Supply 2023 organization newsletters or active website link
         *  Supply a list of board members with addresses and phone numbers 
         *  Supply a copy of minutes from your last organizational meeting 
         *  Be a Non-Profit Organization 

    2. New Entrepreneur:
      Defined as a New Business Owner who has been in business for less than one year, as of August 31, 2022)

      * Must supply supporting business documentation: Licenses/Permits

     

    Vendor Unit Type Classifications:

    Vendor Unit Type

    		 Space Type Dimensions

    Booth Vendor

    		 Tent Space 10x10 - 10x40

    Truck Vendor

    		 Parking Space 10-50ft long

    Trailer Vendor

    		 Parking Space 10-50ft long

    Mobile Cart Vendor

    		 Parking Space 4-7ft long
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  • Business Vendor Selection

    Defined as a Restaurant, Retail Food/Bar/Beverage Vendor or Event Food/Bar/Beverage Vendor.

  • Booth Vendor Rates & Requirements

    Booths are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.)

    ** Vendor Booth Special Rate will be available to the first 10 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

    • Licensing and Permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment:  Each booth space is required to provide their own tent(s), table(s), chair(s) and any additional equipment they may require to fully operate. (Equipment can be provided by the Festival upon request for an additional charge.)

    • Tent Specifications: The tent(s) must be commercial or professional grade and utilize heavy weights (minimum of 40 pounds) on each corner with stabilizing maneuvers that provide maximum safety to vendors and guests. 

      ** Tents Must Be weighted down. (Water weights Not permitted.)  

      ** Tents May Not be staked into the ground. 

      ** Tent sizes must be increments of 10x10. 

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive. 

    • Cooking Onsite:  If you are cooking and selling, everything must remain within the footprint of your vendor unit space. 

    • Waste Disposal:  Cooking and disposal of any grease, oil or waste materials of any kind, on the grass or in park water sources is strictly prohibited. 

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result.

  • Truck / Trailer Vendor Rates & Requirements

    Trucks and Trailers are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.) 

    ** Vendor Booth Special Rate will be available to the first 10 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

    • Truck / Trailer / Mobile Cart Dimensions:  Precise measurements must be provided upon application submission. Measurements shall include length, width and height; with and without attached generator(s). 

    • Licensing and permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment and Generator Ownership:  Vendors are responsible for providing their own generators and equipment, including all necessary tools and accessories, ensuring that they are in good working condition and meet all safety requirements.

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive.

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result. 

  • Mobile Cart Vendor Requirements

    Trucks and Trailers are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.)

    ** Vendor Mobile Cart Special Rate will be available to the first 5 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    • Mobile Cart / Truck / Trailer Dimensions:  Precise measurements must be provided upon application submission. Measurements shall include length, width and height; with and without attached generator(s). 

    • Licensing and permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment and Generator Ownership:  Vendors are responsible for providing their own generators and equipment, including all necessary tools and accessories, ensuring that they are in good working condition and meet all safety requirements.

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive. 

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result. 

  • Community Supporter / New Entrepreneur Vendor Selection

  • Booth Vendor Rates & Requirements

    Booths are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.)

    ** Vendor Booth Special Rates will be available to the first 5 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

    • Licensing and Permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment:  Each booth space is required to provide their own tent(s), table(s), chair(s) and any additional equipment they may require to fully operate. (Equipment can be provided by the Festival upon request for an additional charge.) 

    • Tent Specifications:  The tent(s) must be commercial or professional grade and utilize heavy weights (minimum of 40 pounds) on each corner with stabilizing maneuvers that provide maximum safety to vendors and guests.

      ** Tents Must Be weighted down. (Water weights Not permitted.)

      ** Tents May Not be staked into the ground.

      ** Tent sizes must be increments of 10x10. 

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive. 

    • Cooking Onsite:  If you are cooking and selling, everything must remain within the footprint of your vendor unit space. 

    • Waste Disposal:  Cooking and disposal of any grease, oil or waste materials of any kind, on the grass or in park water sources is strictly prohibited. 

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result.

  • Truck & Trailer Vendor Requirements

    Trucks and Trailers are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.) 

    ** Vendor Truck / Trailer Special Rate will be available to the first 5 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    • Truck / Trailer / Mobile Cart Dimensions:  Precise measurements must be provided upon application submission. Measurements shall include length, width and height; with and without attached generator(s). 

    • Licensing and permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment and Generator Ownership:  Vendors are responsible for providing their own generators and equipment, including all necessary tools and accessories, ensuring that they are in good working condition and meet all safety requirements.

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive.

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result. 

  • Mobile Cart Vendor Requirements

    Trucks and Trailers are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will be required after your application is approved. (25% is deducted from the total amount owed for final payment.)

    ** Vendor Mobile Cart Special Rate will be available to the first 5 approved applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    • Mobile Cart / Truck / Trailer Dimensions:  Precise measurements must be provided upon application submission. Measurements shall include length, width and height; with and without attached generator(s). 

    • Licensing and permits:  Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits required by local and state authorities to operate their vendor unit at the Festival. Vendors may also be required to obtain additional permits from the park authorities as requested. 

    • Equipment and Generator Ownership:  Vendors are responsible for providing their own generators and equipment, including all necessary tools and accessories, ensuring that they are in good working condition and meet all safety requirements. 

    • Signage:  Each vendor is required to include an ethnicity/nationality sign to be displayed at the top front, side, or next to their booth, truck, trailer or mobile cart. Signs will be provided and the placement will be designated by the Festival organizers. 

    • Park Rules and Regulations:  Vendors must follow all park rules and regulations, including designated parking areas. 

    • Environmental Protection:  Vendors must take measures to protect the park's environment, including properly disposing of their waste and avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, not damage any park features or vegetation and avoid setting up in areas that are designated as protected or sensitive. 

    • Public Health:  Vendors must ensure that their operating unit and equipment do not pose a risk to public health, including not causing air or water pollution. 

    • Upon Approved Vendor Application:  Additional Requirements, Rules & Regulations will be provided in the contract. Vendors who ignore these rules leading up to the Festival and while operating during the FON will not be allowed to participate in the Festival and will not receive a refund of any sort as a result. 

     

  • Vendor Menu Classifications & Selections

  • Vendor Menu Classifications

    Please refer to these definitions as you select your vendor menu classification

    1. Food Vendor Menu:
      Menu is defined as only offering food products. The sale of any type of beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) is NOT included in the menu. 

    2. Food & Beverage Vendor Menu:
      Menu is defined as offering both food and non-specialty, non-alcoholic beverages. products. The sale of any alcoholic beverage is strictly NOT allowed to be included in the menu. 

      * Non-specialty beverage is defined as water (still) and soft drinks.
      * Alcohol exception is permitted if the product is infused with alcohol, such as ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes, etc. 

    3. Beverage Vendor Menu
      Menu is defined as only offering specialty and non-specialty beverage products. The sale of any type of food is NOT included in the menu. 

      * Specialty beverage examples include boba tea, lemonade, slushies, shaved ice, carbonated beverages, kombucha, coffee, tea, etc. 

    4. Bar & Beverage Vendor Menu
      Menu is defined as offering alcoholic beverages as the main product. The sale of non-alcoholic beverages is permitted as long as the menu primarily consists of alcoholic products. The sale of any type of food is NOT included in the menu. 

      * Alcoholic beverage examples include cider, beer, wine, liquor and spirits. 

  • Electricity & Wifi Requirements

  • Electricity & Wifi Requirements

    • Use of electricity is available for $375 for 40 amps/8 outlets units. 
    • If using a generator(s), they must be provided by the vendor.
    • Use of T-Mobile wifi is available upon request.

  • Trash Removal, Recycling and Hot Oil/Grease Policies

    Approved vendors will receive trash removal/recycling/hot oil/grease policies in their entirety. The below questions are a summary of what to expect.

  • NEW FOR 2023: VENDOR UPDATES & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

    Festival of Nations is enhancing our attendee experience and ensuring we have equitable measurements of success! Approved vendors will receive policies in their entirety. Listed below is a summary of what to expect.

  • Festival Point of Sale (POS) System 

    • All participating Food, Bar and Beverage Vendors will be required to utilize and manage their transactions during the Festival of Nations weekend on a Square POS system.

      If it is possible for vendors to use Square for the duration of the Festival then that is preferred, if this is not possible then we ask for transparency and cooperation to aid our efforts in data reporting requirements. **Vendors who utilize a different POS system and/or are not willing to use Square will be considered on a case-by-case basis.**

    • If you are a Square user then a requirement will be to add Festival of Nations as a "Full Access Team Member" during the duration of the Festival. This is to allow us easy reporting access and elevate that responsibility from our vendors. Reports will only consist of daily transaction data, no personal/legal business information will be obtained or accessed. Please see below for more information regarding the data-sharing agreement. Vendors utilizing POS systems other than Square will be required to either grant similar viewing access or submit daily detailed transaction reports at the end of each Festival day.  (Again, Vendors who utilize a different POS system and/or are not willing to use Square will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

    • We are partnering with Square to provide all vendors with the resources, education and support in order to enhance our vendor and attendee experience.


    Data Sharing Agreement 


    The Festival of Nations (FON) is committed to providing equitable support and reporting to its participating vendors, future participating vendors, partners, investors and community stakeholders. In order to accomplish this we must rely on all participating vendors to provide accurate data for their daily transactions during the FON. 

    On behalf of our team, THANK YOU for supporting us in this undertaking. Growth is not possible without this level of support from our vendors. Your participation in the Festival of Nations is first and foremost an opportunity for you to grow and support your business but it is also an opportunity to truly impact people's lives in our community. 

    • Vendors must enter into a data-sharing agreement with Festival organizers, which outlines the types of data that will be collected, the purpose for which the data will be used, and the terms and conditions of data sharing. 

    • Vendors must share all transaction data to the Festival organizers on a daily basis and as agreed upon in the data sharing agreement. This is made possible through adding Festival of Nations as a Full Access Team Member within your Square account, and/or sending full-detailed transaction reports at the end of each day of the Festival.  

    • Purpose of Collection: Festival organizers may use the transaction data collected from vendors for purposes related to the Festival, such as monitoring vendor performance, analyzing customer behavior, improving Festival operations and reporting the Festival's success metrics in the 2023 Festival of Nations Impact Report. This report will enable the International Institute to accurately submit grant reports, apply to new grants, obtain sponsorships and share with Missouri, St. Louis City, and community officials and stakeholders the tremendous impact that the Festival has through its outreach and provided opportunities. 

      Analyzing this data will also enable the Festival organizers to ensure premium foot-traffic areas for vendors. After each year we will be assessing the overall Festival footprint, programming, offerings/activations and those effects on our vendors and exhibitors. We want to ensure all of these factors are successful in driving the most foot traffic as possible to our vendors and exhibitors. If there are certain areas that receive less foot traffic then we will be able to add attractions and activations to make them more desirable in the future. Our vendors and exhibitors are top of mind when we consider everything that is going into our Footprint. Above all, we want you to succeed and data sharing is what will allow us to help make that happen. 

    • Festival organizers are committed to keeping the transaction data collected from vendors confidential and will not sell, share, or otherwise disclose the data to any third parties, except as required by law or with the express written consent of the vendors. 

    • The Data Sharing Agreement in its entirety will be included in the contract.


    Service Fees

    • All vendors must include a $2.00 service fee for every transaction (paid by the customer). For example, if the total order includes 3 items and is $20.00, the included service fee would bring the total to $22.00. If the total order includes 1 item and is $5.00, the included service fee would bring the total to $7.00. 

      This is to cover the operating, production and personnel costs required to produce the Festival, which has previously been incurred by The International Institute. All remaining proceeds will be applied directly to the mission of the International Institute. This will be added via your Square/POS account so the service fee is automatically applied.

    • An invoice for the total amount of service fees collected each day of the Festival will be generated and sent at the end of each day, via invoice.  

    • The Festival organizers will be investing a substantial amount of resources into the marketing and communication efforts and materials to ensure the community understands and supports the need for this change. We are not able to host a free, world-class Festival without the support of our Festival patrons. 

    • Robust signage will also be placed throughout the Festival to communicate the impact of these generous contributions, which will alleviate any customer concerns. 

    Concession Donations

    • A new concession donation clause for all vendors is being implemented as a new requirement to participate this year and moving forward. 

    • As an organization dedicated to supporting refugees, immigrants, and multiculturalism, the International Institute of St. Louis is imploring our FON vendors to invest in our mission by donating a portion of their gross revenue each day towards our efforts to provide vital services, resources and support to those in need. 

    • All participating vendors and partners will make a tax-deductible donation back to the International Institute. This donation will be taken from your gross revenue to be calculated and invoiced at the end of each day.

    • We suggest vendors evaluate their 2023 menu prices based on the Festival fee pricing structure. 

    • The donation amount will be calculated as follows:

      ** Food and/or Non-Alcoholic Beverage Vendors: 10% donation from gross revenue each day. (Total donation amount will be capped at $3,000)

      **  Bar Vendors: 15% donation from gross revenue each day. (Total donation amount will be capped at $5,000)

    We understand these are significant transitions and truly appreciate your support as we continue to elevate the Festival in order to elevate our vendors and community.

    This transition is necessary to provide a more friendly user experience to our Festival patrons, as well as necessary to support the International Institute in its efforts to make impacts in the lives of the people in our shared community. Please fill out the information below to proceed as a 2023 Festival of Nations vendor.

  • Official POS System of Festival of Nations, Square

    Point of Sale System (POS)

  • NEW FOR 2023: PREMIUM VENDORS

    Festival of Nations is Enhancing our vendor experience and ensuring we provide equitable opportunities to elevate their brands and businesses!

  • Premium Vendor Opportunity!

    We are thrilled to offer new opportunities to our vendors to highlight and elevate their brands in association with the Festival of Nations! 

    Premium Festival vendors will receive special designated status on our vendor list as well as the benefits listed below.

     

    Premium Vendors: To qualify, vendors must agree to at least two of the following:

    • 1.  Concession Donation Increase: Vendor commits to donating above the required percentage for both days of the Festival. The percentage increase must be at least 5%.

    • 2.  Festival Ticketed Program Benefits Contributions: Vendor commits to donating items/merch or providing discounts at the Festival or at the vendor's location or providing special experiences/tastings, etc. to enhance the benefits package of the Festival's available programming that is ticketed. The Festival organizers would love to work with you to cater these contributions to not only fit the Festival programming but to ensure it provides value back to your business. Available programs to contribute to include:

      VIP Program: Ticket options include VIP day and weekend passes and New VIP Cabana offerings. VIP activation areas are located directly next to the Main stage. Estimating between 500-1,000 ticket sales/participants.

      Kokoro (Wellness) Program:       New programming will revolve around health and wellness activities and educational opportunities. Estimating between 250-500 ticket sales/participants.

      Ohana (Family) Program:       New programming will revolve around family-friendly activities and educational opportunities. Estimating between 250-500 ticket sales/participants.

      Festival Patron Ticket: New ticket option. We are asking for the community's support to enable the International Institute of St. Louis to continue producing a high-caliber Festival, in which its proceeds are 100% allocated back to serving the IISTL mission. These supporters will receive an array of benefits for their contribution and most importantly will be exposed to vendors such as yourself to become new patrons of your business/organization as well. Aiming for at least 5,000 ticket sales.

    • 3.  Host a Summer Series Event: Vendor commits to hosting a Festival Summer Series Event at their location of business. Beginning in June and running through August 19, FON will begin promoting a calendar of events showcasing participating FON vendors and local restaurants/businesses. 

      These events will be low-key and hosted by the vendor/restaurant/business themselves in an effort to promote the Festival of Nations and generate excitement leading up to the Festival. Upon request, we may assist the host in including music/entertainment if they wish.

      Vendors will be included in digital and social marketing promotions initiated by IISTL and Festival of Nation's Marketing and Media Partners.

      Vendor commits to donating back a percentage of the gross sales (at least 20%). 

    Premium Vendor Benefits:

    • Priority location within the Festival footprint
    • Star next to name on Festival map and signage
    • Listed as Premium Vendor on the FON website
    • Included in FON STL Magazine feature article
    • Photoshoot and feature on social media accounts
    • Access to FON digital event bag
    • Special Gift
    • Premium FON vendor award certificate
    • Early access to the 2024 FON application
    • Waived application fee for 2024 FON
    • An official donation acknowledgment letter 

     

    Sustainability Commitment: Vendors who commit to the FON Sustainability Suggested Policies will ALSO receive special recognition as a Sustainability Supporter Vendor.

    Policies include:
    *  GDA Certified members
    *  Use ONLY recyclable or compostable disposable cups, cutlery, plates, wraps, 
        napkins, etc. 
    *  NO use of #6 plastic
    *  NO use of styrofoam

     

     

  • NEW FOR 2023: MARKETING & MEDIA PROMOTIONS

    Festival of Nations is committed to providing opportunities to elevate our vendors brands and businesses!

  • Festival of Nations Application Deposit & Payment Information

  • We require a $25 application processing fee today. Total Amount Owed for vendor participation will be collected by June 1, 2023 and will be sent via invoice to the email provided. All payments must be submitted electronically. 

    A non-refundable deposit of 25% of your rental total will be required immediately after your application is approved to ensure your place at the Festival. Please note, you may choose to pay the total amount as well. 

    The 25% non-refundable deposit will be deducted from the total amount owed.

    Upon application approval, you will receive the Festival contract, invoice, calendar of mandatory meetings and any additional forms to submit if you have applied to be a Premium Vendor. 


    THANK YOU for your desire to be a part of the region's biggest multicultural festival of the year! Together, we'll highlight the vibrancy of multiculturalism, celebrate our unique identities, and create community impact, cultivating a more prosperous region for all.

  • Important Event Information

    Event begins at 9:00 am on AUGUST 26, and ends at 9:00 pm on AUGUST 27. Vendor set-up times will be shared once your application is approved. Vendors are responsible for the set-up and tear-down of vendor units. Any vendors who have not paid in full by July 1st, will lose their space (no refunds or rain checks will be given). Vendors must provide all materials and equipment but will be provided with electrical and water access upon request/payment. All vendors will be subject to inspection by the local health department the day prior to the event and must provide all necessary permits for final approval.

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