The vendor booth at the Essence Festival 2023 cost around $2,600. Vendors from all over the globe are encouraged to apply for the Essence Annual Festival.
However, regardless of where you are from, you will be expected to pay an entrance fee as well as obtain special permits or the requisite licenses to do business within the US. Owing to that, it is recommended you reach out to the local authorities prior to sending in your application.
Essence Festival is a well-known four-day celebration of Black culture, music, and empowerment. The event takes place in New Orleans every summer, particularly within the last week of June.
Essence Festival 2023 was a pacesetter as well as one of the best in recent years. This year’s festival featured a diverse lineup of artists, speakers, and vendors from around the world.
If you are looking to obtain a vendor booth at next year’s Essence Festival, you will be expected to provide a completed application form, proof of business license, tax ID number (if applicable), payment information, marketing materials, a list of products/services being offered, and photos of your display/set-up.
The time it takes to process your application will often depend on a wide range of factors, such as the number of applications received and the complexity of each one. Nevertheless, you can more or less expect to get feedback or a decision within 4 – 6 weeks after application.
Once your vendor application is approved, you will get an email confirmation with more information about the next steps.
Step to Apply for Essence Festival Vendor Application
Prior to seeking a viable application means, filling out the form, and applying to become a vendor at Essence Festival, there are very important and necessary documents and materials you need to have in your possession. This includes:
- A completed application form
- Proof of business license
- Tax ID number (if applicable)
- Payment information
- Marketing materials
- List of products/services being offered
- Photos of your display/set-up
After confirming that you have all the documents and materials noted above, you can send in your vendor application. There are two well-noted ways to achieve this: online or by mail. If you want to apply online, you must take great care to fill out the form and upload all required documents.
If you choose to submit the application by mail, send all application documents and materials in one package to the address provided on the application form.
After your vendor application is received, it will be evaluated by Essence Festival organizers. They can also reach out to you for additional information or clarification if necessary. Once they have reached a decision, you will immediately get an email notification with the results.