Be A Vendor

As it is our 11th year and our move to the Fairgrounds has limited the number of vendor spots we can provide, we are making a special request to our potential vendors. JIFAF would like to give priority to vendors who are willing to share their cultures with festival participants in creative ways.  To that end, the application process will not guarantee automatic admission to the festival as a vendor.* Instead, the festival committee will select from vendor applications that meet at least one the following criteria:

  • Agree to include a cultural educational component to their booths (extra space will be provided to accommodate displays or materials brought by the vendors to share more about their backgrounds, work, culture, etc.),

  • Agree to provide "tasting menus" or smaller plates/bites (if selling food) that participants can sample for a lower price than standard fare.

  • Provide essential services to the community (e.g., educational, health, financial, and legal services that help meet the needs of a diverse community; community organizations that promote community and cultural awareness; non-profits that aim to share local culture, events, and community and natural resources with festival-goers, etc.)

We are so lucky to have so many festival vendors with special global connections and connections to West Tennessee. Whether you are from a non-US country or culture or you are a native West Tennessean, we want to highlight those wonderful stories. If you are not sure how you can highlight your background or culture, please reach out to Pat Ross at patross@unitedway.tn.org for help or more information. EVERYONE has a story to tell, and we are happy to help you tell it.

*In order to show respect for a diversity of backgrounds, the Festival cannot approve vendors who promote one particular religious or political organization.

Vendor Registration Form

Application Instructions

  1. Choose your vendor type (descriptions below)

  2. Complete all questionnaire information

  3. If you are registering for multiple booths, please complete a separate registration form for each booth. You can indicate in the comments section on each form if you need your booths placed in proximity to each other

Vendor Categories

  • Restaurant/food truck ($450 booth fee; $100 refundable deposit)

  • Non-profit/cultural group selling food ($250; $100 refundable deposit)

  • School group selling food ($150; $100 refundable deposit)

  • Artist/craftsperson (professional or amateur) ($150)

  • Non-profit/cultural group/school selling non-food items ($150)

  • Non-profit/cultural group/school providing educational materials only (no fee)

Booth Information

  • Booths are 10 x 10 and assigned by the festival staff

  • The festival will provide the space, electricity, and water access, if needed

  • Vendors must supply their own tent, tables, chairs, electrical cords, and any additional needs

  • If you are operating a food truck you must bring your own generator for your service, the city cannot supply your electrical needs

  • Food must be sold in $1 increments

  • We recommend food be sold small/tasting sizes and be priced affordably

  • If you plan to accept digital payment or credit card payment, please note that in your form

Important Information

All vendors selling food MUST complete the food liability release form (signature at the bottom of this form).

All CDC safety guidelines for food preparation must be observed.

You must provide readable menu signage for your items.

No alcohol permitted.

If you plan to sell food, we are asking you to consider providing lower-cost options for our participants. We would love to have everyone at the festival be able to taste a little something from everyone!

If the committee accepts your application to be a vendor, we will email you with a confirmation of acceptance and payment information.

Payment and deposit must be submitted no later than Sept. 1st, 2026.