Participant Information

Performers and Artisans - The majority of group members must be of the ethnic origin they are representing. Contact Ann Rynearson for more information.

Food and Gift Booths

Year after year, Festival of Nations booth vendors offer thousands of visitors tasty treats and handmade traditional gifts representing more than 50 ethnicities. The festival is an opportunity for people of all cultures to work in harmony, leaving behind past or present conflicts in other parts of the world.

Who may participate:

Ethnic organizations/business;
Vendor and majority of booth participants must be of the ethnicity they are representing;
Merchandise/food withing booth must all represent that ethnic culture;
No priority is given to previous booth participants, it is on a first-come basis; and
Must be in good standing with the International Institue.

Food and Gift booths applications will be accepted until July 12, 2008. To request a contract call (314) 773-9090, ext. 121 or email.

Information Booths
Information booth space is available to organizations interested in promoting their services, special events or other activities.

The following guidelines apply for info booths:

Eligible groups include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations (social services agencies, civic groups, etc.), neighborhood organizations, religious institutions and others who promote services to New Americans like ESL classes, and/or neighborhood activities, group activities and special events.
Government Agencies (City, State and Federal)
Only program-related materials, special events fliers and the like can be distributed.
Organizations are prohibited from distributing religious items such as Bibles, Qu'rans, or other literature.
No priority is given to previous booth participants; it is on a first-come basis.
Must be in good standing with the International Institute.
Sale of any items at information booths is strictly prohibited.
No proselytizing, campaigning or petitions will be permitted on the Festival of Nations grounds.

Information booths applications will be accepted until July 12, 2008. To request a contract call (314) 773-9090, ext. 121 or email.

Culture Corner Booths
Culture Corner is a new area to the festival for ethnic organizations or individuals to display and share their cultural traditions with St. Louis. A contract needs to be completed in order to reserve a space. If needed you can also rent tables and/or chairs.

Culture Corner booths applications will be accepted until July 12, 2008. To request a contract call (314) 773-9090, ext. 121 or email.

Booth Pricing
Festival of Nations offers a convenient add-on pricing scale with a minimum cost for booth space. Tables, chairs and electricity cost extra.

Qualifications to receive the Ethnic Organization pricing:
Must have one of the following and return a copy of the form along with the contract and a 50% deposit:

501(c)3 IRS determination letter
Tax exempt letter

OR

Must have two of the following qualifications. Return the items along with the contract and a 50% deposit.

Be listed in Culture Links, a directory of ethnic and international resources
Have an organizational newsletter or website
Supply a list of board members with addresses and phone numbers
Supply a copy of minutes from your last organizational meeting.

2008 Booth Fees Below
Two-Day Booth Rental (Space Only - Gift Booths available in single or double space and Food Booths available only in single space)
Gift Booth Space Rental:
Business - 10' x 10' space	$250
Ethnic Organization - 10' x 10' space	$200
Business - open air space - 5' x 10' space (1 open air space/booth space- no tent over this space)	$125
Ethnic Organization - open air space - 5' x 10' space (1 open air space/booth space- no tent over this space)	$100
Food Booth Space Rental: (10' x 10' space with additional space for cooking)
Busines	$325
Ethnic Organization	$275
Other Booths:
Information Booths Information Booths - Government Agencies	$50 $200
Cultural Corner Booths	FREE - Reservation is required
Optional Fees:
Table (6' uncovered)	$15 each
Chair	$5 each
Electric (20 amps/4 outlets each, food booth only)	$125

All food, gift and information booth contracts are awarded at the sole discretion of the
International Institute, which reserves the right to reject any group without explanation.
Exceptions are at the sole discretion of the Festival of Nations Committee.