2025 Buskers Fest Artist Application

Buskers Fest 2025 - Registration Form

Individual and group artists/performers, businesses/organizations, and food vendors are welcome to use this form to register for the event.
You must read the event policies before filling out and submitting this registration form.

Buskers Fest is set for 2025! Mark your calendars for September 20th from 2-7pm!

This event was created to celebrate our diverse, creative community. This year's festival, the 5th of its kind, will allow participants and audiences alike to truly experience the arts first hand!

All creatives as well as arts businesses/nonprofits/organizations are welcome to apply to participate for this year's event. Please fill out the form below after you have read through the policies (linked above). ALL must be registered with us via this form in order to participate in Buskers Fest.

Non arts-related businesses can participate only by becoming a sponsor of the $300 level or higher. Click here for the sponsorship form.

The deadline to register is September 10th, 2025.
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact's Email*
Please provide an email address where you’re comfortable receiving event-related communication from WAC staff.
Primary Contact's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Contact or Business Street Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
An art vendor, musician, performer, etc (a.k.a. regular participants)organization, nonprofit, campus class or club, or A brick and mortar businessA food truck/vendor
For Businesses/Organizations/Nonprofits
What is your entity's name?*
YesNo
Important Note for Non-Arts-Related Organizations

Non-arts-related businesses, organizations, and nonprofits may participate in Buskers Fest only if they are sponsors at the $300 tier or higher.

You’re welcome to submit this form, but please note that your application will not be confirmed until we receive sponsorship confirmation.

You can complete the sponsorship form here, or find it on our website under the Buskers Fest tab.
Yes, I would like to bring and use my own tentNo, I will not be using a tent
By selecting "Yes" above, you acknowledge that all tent vending requirements are outlined in the Buskers Fest Policies Sheet, available here or on the Watauga Arts Council website. You also understand that if tent spaces are full, we will contact you directly.
How many people will be present at your booth?*
If unknown, please guesstimate
Please explain what you plan to sell and/or do*
Please upload at least one image of your business, logo, or any other media you feel comfortable sharing for promotional purposes.

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If you'd like to donate an item or service to the event raffle, please indicate what you plan to donate below.
You must bring your item/voucher for your service at check in
If you’d like to donate an item/item(s) for our volunteer goodie bags, please let us know what you plan to contribute below.
You must bring your item at check in
Comments/Questions/Needs?
Space, accessibility, etc.
For Artists/Groups/Performers
Is the participant(s) a youth or adult?*
Beginner (≤ 2 years)Intermediate (2-5 years)Advanced (6-10 years)Professional (10+ years)
How many members are in your group, or are you solo? *
I am an artist (i.e drawing, painting, woodworking, craft, etc)I am a solo musicianI am a band/member of a bandI am a performer (i.e dancer, magician, juggler, actor, etc)Other
Yes, I'd like to be considered for a stipendNo, I do not need to be considered for a stipend
DrawingPaintingJewelry/MetalsmithingWoodworkingPrints/Print MakingFiber ArtsMixed MediaPottery/Ceramics/ClaySelf Care Products (i.e. candles, soaps)Public/Interactive ArtOther (please keep answer short)
ActingSinging/MusicJugglingMagicDancePerformance Art (i.e. aerial silks, fire throwing, stiltwalking)Other (please keep answer short)
Please provide additional details that you'd like to share about your medium, performance, or what you plan to do/sell
Comments/Questions/Needs?
Space, accessibility, etc.
Please upload an image of you, your group, and/or a sample of your work*

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We will plan to have a raffle at the event. If you'd like to donate an item or service to that event raffle, please indicate what you plan to donate below.
You must bring your item/voucher for your service at check in
FOR THE "ABOUT ME" SIGN!

We want people to see YOU. We want to give them a chance to know the human behind the craft or performance. We also want them to tip you! What do you want people to know? Please fill out the following section for information that will be included on your participant sign.
"My/Our Name Is".......*
"I'm/We Are From".....*
Website Link
Instagram Handle
Facebook Handle
Something about me: Please include something you want people to know about you (1-2 sentences).*

Keep it short and sweet! This will be displayed on your sign. 0/40
Please upload your Venmo QR code image for tips and payment

If you do not provide one, we will not include it on your sign and will not be able to update signs once printed. You can print one and tape it to your sign if needed. We highly recommend you create a Venmo account as most people want to pay online as opposed to cash.
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Please share the link to your HighCountryArts profile (listing) page, if you have one.
We will create a QR code with this link and put it on your sign for people to find all the info about you.
For Food Trucks/Vendors
YesNoI'm Unsure
What food/beverages do you sell?*
Website Link
Instagram Link
Facebook Link
If you'd like to donate an item or service to the event raffle, please indicate what you plan to donate below.
You must bring your item/voucher for your service at check in
Please upload at least one image of your business, logo, or any other media you feel comfortable sharing for promotional purposes.

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Comments/Questions/Needs?

I will donate a portion of my proceedsI am willing to volunteer to help plan the festivalOther
I, First Name* Last Name* , CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ THE POLICIES DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
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Buskers Fest 2025 - Registration Form

For Businesses/Organizations/Nonprofits

For Artists/Groups/Performers

FOR THE "ABOUT ME" SIGN!

For Food Trucks/Vendors