Vendor Information
Celebrating the rich diversity of the African Diaspora, the 40th Anniversary African World Festival (AWF) returns to Hart Plaza, downtown Detroit riverfront, Friday-Sunday, July 14-16, 2023. Presented by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, AWF provides the ultimate cultural arts and entertainment experience for the whole family.
For this special 40th anniversary event, all vendor applications will be individually reviewed and juried by the festival team. Interested vendors must complete the application below.
Selected applicants will be notified starting the week of April 17th.
Upon selection, vendors will receive a payment invoice and instructions with their acceptance notification. Full payment of all vendor fees by the due date on your invoice is required to confirm and guarantee your participation. Late fees and waiting list policies will be applied to all applications received beginning Saturday, May 27th, 2023.
| Vendor Type | Rental Fee | City License Fee | Health Dept Fee | Clean Up Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace Single Booth (10 x 10) | $1,200.00 | $115.00 | - | $50.00 | $1,365.00 |
| Marketplace Double Booth (10 x 20) | $1,975.00 | $115.00 | - | $100.00 | $2,190.00 |
| Kitchen Single Booth (10 x 10) | $2,250.00 | $115.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $2,865.00 |
| Kitchen Double Booth (10 x 20) | $3,750.00 | $115.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $4,365.00 |
| Food Truck (Maximum 27 feet) | $3,750.00 | $115.00 | - | $100.00 | $3,965.00 |
| Late Fee, for vendors accepted after deadline date of May 26, 2023. | $150.00 | ||||
We also invite our community and nonprofit vendors to join us for the 40th anniversary.
| Vendor Type | Rental Fee | City License Fee | Health Dept Fee | Clean Up Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Outreach/Non-profit ($125/day) | $375.00 | - | - | - | $375.00 |
| Community Outreach/Corporate ($250/day) | $750.00 | - | - | - | $750.00 |
*Fees are non-refundable. Food Vendor Single and double booth clean-up fee includes a refundable grease spill deposit of $150. City License Fee is waived for honorably discharged veterans.
QUESTIONS? Email awfestival@thewright.org or call (313) 494-5824 for more information.