Cultural Market — One Love Economy
We invite artisans, craft makers, book sellers, herbalists, clothing designers, and cultural vendors to be part of the first annual Selassiefest. This is a celebration of Rastafari heritage, Ethiopian culture, reggae music, and community wellness. Our vendor village is built on reciprocity — not extraction.
Most important requirement: Your commitment to market and promote the event before festival day. Vendors who actively distribute flyers, post on social media, or use their community networks will be given priority – even over those who offer to pay us a booth fee.
📦 What You Provide
- ✅ 6' x 3' table (or 10'x10' ground space – Heritage Village)
- ✅ One chair
- ✅ Marketing on your social media & networks
🌿 What We Provide
- ✅ Location in the Heritage Village (prime visibility)
- ✅ One vendor wristband
- ✅ Dedicated webpage on selassiefest.com spotlighting your brand
- ✅ Social media shoutouts pre-festival
Fair Exchange • No Hidden Fees
Because this is our first year, there are no booth fees. The base “fee” is your commitment to promote Selassiefest.
🎟️ Standard vendor contribution: 7% of net proceeds up to $250
💚 Marketing‑driven vendors: fee reduced or waived (based on promotion plan & reach)
All payments processed via Zelle, PayPal or CashApp after approval. Transparent, community-first model.
Marketing & Outreach Commitment
We are a new festival and need every vendor to help spread the word. Your marketing contribution will be evaluated before acceptance. Here’s what counts:
- 📄 Flyer distribution – Post official flyers at local shops, cafes, community centers, colleges, cultural venues. Send photos as proof.
- 📱 Social media promotion – Share Selassiefest posts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Nextdoor, Threads, Bluesky, Lemon8, Hive, MeWe, Minds, Friendica, Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Substack, BeReal, and more. Tag us and use #Selassiefest. Screencaps required.
- 📧 Email list / newsletter – If you have a customer list, send one dedicated email about the festival (cc us).
- 🗣️ Word-of-mouth & community groups – Announce at local meetups, gatherings (brief description).
⭐ Priority selection goes to vendors who:
– Commit to distributing at least 50 physical flyers in your local area.
– OR have combined social reach of 500+ and agree to 2 dedicated posts.
– OR bring a unique promotional idea (podcast feature, event collaboration).
How to Apply
- Email us at selassiefest@gmail.com with subject: "Vendor Application – [Your Business Name]"
- Include:
- Business name and description of cultural items you sell.
- Business logo (if you have).
- Photos of your products (3–5 images).
- What your webpage on selassiefest should highlight.
- Your marketing plan: be specific: e.g. "I will post 3 times on Instagram, distribute 50 flyers on the Southside, and feature the event in my newsletter."
- Preferred table or ground space.
- We respond within 24–48 hours. If accepted, we provide a digital flyer pack (printable PDF, social graphics).
- Once marketing actions are confirmed (proof of flyer distribution / social shares), your booth spot is guaranteed.
Deadline for priority consideration: July 15, 2025. Rolling acceptance thereafter if space remains.
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Vendor Guidelines
- ✔️ All items culturally appropriate – no mass‑produced non‑authentic goods.
- ✔️ No alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis for sale (herbal vendors by approval).
- ✔️ Vendors provide own tablecloth & display (electricity limited – request in advance).
- ✔️ Setup: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Breakdown: 9:00–10:00 PM.
- ✔️ Selassiefest reserves right to refuse items violating community standards.
- ✔️ All vendors must respect the sanctity of the Heritage Village.
Questions & Support
Email selassiefest@gmail.com for any inquiry. We're a small team but reply within 24h.