2022 VENDOR APPLICATION

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual Ethiopian Fall Festival which will be held on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at Joseph Hensely Park from 12 to 7 PM.  

Over one thousand festival goers participated at last year's first Ethiopian Fall festival held in Alexandria, Virginia. Attendees were treated to the rich culture of Ethiopian food, garments, and music. Because of your attendance, the festival last year was a success. And with your participation, we would like to make this year's festival better than last year's. This family-friendly outdoor event showcases Ethiopian American's culture/traditional heritage, through food, and arts, which will be available for sale by several vendors participating in our event. The festival is free to the public with no entrance fee.

The goal of the Ethiopian Fall Festival is to bring communities together and to promote cultural exchange and diversity. Our fees for vendors are set at below the market price and one of the lowest rates for a festival of similar sizes. We encourage vendors to offer unique products, art, and services relevant to the African diaspora to promote the cultural experience to the Virginia community.  

To apply to be a vendor this year, complete the following application below ASAP as our vendor space is limited. The application deadline is September 15, 2022 but the application will remain open per availability until October 1st, 2022 with a $50 additional late fee.

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION

BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE NOTE:

  • The festival will go on rain or shine, and no refunds shall be given after September 9th, 2022.

  • Parking is available right in front of the festival entrance. Vendors can also use the overflow parking located at Cameron Run Regional Park: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22304 if needed.

  • We will be providing tables, chairs, and tents.

  • Upon arrival, all vendors must register at the welcome desk, and volunteers will help vendors locate their tables. Vendor tables are pre-assigned and changes will not be permitted.

  • Set-up is from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. All vendors must complete set-up and be at their booth by 11:55 am.

  • Unless there are issues of public safety, early breakdown is not allowed. Those that break down early will be removed from future Ethiopian Fall Festival lists. Please be prepared to manage your site for the duration of the event (12 noon – 7 pm). You are responsible for supervising your booth during ALL festival hours.

  • Any vendor offering food/beverages must be permitted by the Board of Health and must comply with state and county food handling regulations. If you plan to offer any consumables and did not indicate this, let us know ASAP.

  • The cleanliness of your booth is a direct reflection of the festival, so please pay close attention to your booth’s appearance.

  • No vendor will be allowed to sell any type of toy weapon, silly string, stink bombs, snappers, or colored hair spray. Festival Management retains the right to remove products that pose a public safety issue and/or contribute to graffiti. In all cases, common sense shall prevail.

  • No electricity is available.

  • No smoking is allowed within the vendor areas.

  • If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (571)354-6956 or info@ecsac.org

  • Updates will be posted to this website (www.ecsac.org).

We look forward to working with you!

Ethiopian Fall Festival organizers