Arts Market (Crafts, Jewelry, Ceramics etc.) Vendor Application

In addition to the cultural food, education, and entertainment we plan to have an extensive ART focus for our festival to include Art installations, Live ART, and of course an Arts Market.  We would like to invite you to join us for the largest celebration of ARTS and culture in the area and apply as a Vendor in our Arts Market.  
Thank you for your interest in being an ARTS MARKET vendor at the 2023 International Folk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County in Downtown Fayetteville.  PLEASE NOTE:  This application only applies to Art Market Vendors, please consult the homepage for a list of all other vendor applications (Food, Parade, International etc.). ART MARKET Hours:Saturday September 23th 12pm-7pmSunday September 24th   12pm-7pm Arts and Craft Vendors: $100 This price includes one 10x10 booth space at our 45th Annual International Folk Festival.  The Arts Council will provide each Artist with a space number and 10x10 space NOT INCLUDING ELECTRICITY (May be purchased for additional fee).  The artist 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  

45th Annual International Folk Festival September 22nd- September 24th 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

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.