Sista Soul Fest - Waterloo

About the event

Join us for the 1st Annual Sista Soul Fest in Waterloo, IA, a powerful extension of the Sista Soul Fest Family Tree! Since 2020, this festival has been a cherished tradition, bringing women and young girls together to celebrate, empower, and connect. This year, we’re excited to bring this inspiring event to Waterloo for the very first time! âœ¨ Our Purpose âœ¨ Sista Soul Fest creates a vibrant space for women—especially women of color—to showcase their talents, gifts, and businesses. It’s more than a marketplace; it’s a celebration of sisterhood, unity, and support. Women and young girls of all ages come together to network, uplift, and inspire one another, building bridges of connection and strength that ripple through the community. ðŸ’› Save the Date! ðŸ’› ðŸ“… Tentative Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 ðŸ“

Dates

Jul 12, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Jul 12, 2025 · 4:00 PM(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Iowa, United States

820 E. Donald St, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, United States

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General Vendor Registration

Deadline: May 02, 2025

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Vendor Information: Sista Soul Fest Waterloo, IA

The Sista Soul Fest is designed to create a vibrant space for women—especially women of color—to showcase, sell, and celebrate their talents, gifts, and businesses. More than an event, it’s a sisterhood of Queens coming together to uplift, network, and inspire one another. This cultural experience is the first of its kind in the community, and we are thrilled to host this in Waterloo for the first time!

IMPORTANT INFO:
Event Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Event Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location: Gates Park, 820 E. Donald Street, Waterloo, IA

WHAT YOU PROVIDE:

Tent
Table
Chairs
Face Masks (Optional)
Generator for Electricity (There are no electrical outlets)

VENDOR TIMELINE:
Setup Time: 7:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Vendor Shop Networking Time: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Breakdown Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This year, we are offering the convenience of payment plans for your vendor fee!
Payments will be streamlined, with no cash payments unless necessary.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Ayreka Plowden, Event Manager, at (910) 644-0698 or email us at sistasoulfest2020@gmail.com.

Be a part of this historic celebration in Waterloo and join us as we empower, showcase, and celebrate the amazing women in our commUNITY!

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