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BECOME A 1619 FEST ORLANDO VENDOR

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FEB 12 - FEB 13

2022

Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!

 

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL THEME: "Maafa to Freedom"

Surviving, Thriving, Resilience 

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This year's 1619 Festival theme is "Maafa to Freedom" Surviving, Thriving, Resilience! The Maafa, the "Great Tribulation" known as the Transatlantic Slave Trade, lasted between August 20th, 1619 to January 1st, 1863 (ex. TX, June 19th, 1865 or “Juneteenth”).

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MAAFA (pronounced Mah- AH-fah) is a Kiswahili word. In 1988, Dr. Marimba Ani, a Black scholar, and author introduced the term, which defines the catastrophic event experienced by millions of African people during the Middle Passage, from Africans bound for enslavement in the Americas.

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For information about the festival schedule of events please see our link below for a list of ongoing festival activities. Vendor and sponsorship opportunity available.

Contact

EQUITYCOUNCILCORP@GMAIL.COM

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BEOME A FESTIVAL

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FOR 1619 FEST!

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FOR REBEL RUN

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Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!

 

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL THEME: "Maafa to Freedom"

Surviving, Thriving, Resilience 

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This year's 1619 Festival theme is "Maafa to Freedom" Surviving, Thriving, Resilience! The Maafa, the "Great Tribulation" known as the Transatlantic Slave Trade, lasted between August 20th, 1619 to January 1st, 1863 (ex. TX, June 19th, 1865 or “Juneteenth”).

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MAAFA (pronounced Mah- AH-fah) is a Kiswahili word. In 1988, Dr. Marimba Ani, a Black scholar, and author introduced the term, which defines the catastrophic event experienced by millions of African people during the Middle Passage, from Africans bound for enslavement in the Americas.

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For information about the festival schedule of events please see our link below for a list of ongoing festival activities. Vendor and sponsorship opportunity available.

PRESENTED SPONSORS

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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EDUCATIONAL PARTNER

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3-day festival
feb 11-13th

1619FEST ORLANDO

Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!

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STEPS TO BECOME A 1619 FEST VENDOR

STEP 1 - READ ELIGIBILITY RULES

STEP 2 - APPLICATION FORM

STEP 3 - MAKE PAYMENT 

STEP 4 - APPROVAL

Read all 1619 FEST VENDOR Rules to ensure you're eligible to vend!

Submit your 1619 FEST vendor application. 

Make your VENDOR PAYMENT to secure your vending space.

A 1619 FEST Manager will reach out to you via email to alert you that you've been approved for the festival dates you selected. 

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STEP 1

make sure you're eligible to vend. 

VENDOR MARKETPLACE RULES

STEP 2

VENDOR APP OFFICIALLY CLOSED 

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STEP 3

Make Vendor Payment to secure your space!

VENDOR APP OFFICIALLY CLOSED 

TWO-DAY FESTIVAL VENDOR ACCESS

Retail /  Late Registration: $300.00

Food & Drink (food truck, food cart, food tent) Late Registration: $350.00

Food Trucks must be pre-approved by the City of Winter Park. Email: mmccosker@cityofwinterpark.org CC: equitycouncilcorp@gmail.com for more details.

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ONE DAY VENDOR ACCES (SATURDAY ONLY)

Health and Wellness / Late Registration: $150.00

Non-profit VENDORS ONLY / Late Registration: $150.00

with proof of Determination Letter.

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1619 FEST ORLANDO SCHEDULE

FEB
12

SAT

REBEL RUN 

HEALTH & WELLNESS FEST

01.

REBEL RUN FESTIVAL 

Runner Admission: $35 per person

  • 6:00 AM: Check-in Registration 

  • 7:00 AM: Race Prep

  • 7:30 AM: Race Starts

  • 8:45 AM: Race Ends

  • 9:00 AM: Rebel Run Awards

REGISTER (REQUIRED)

02.

HEALTH & WELLNES FEST

Admission: FREE

  • 10:00 AM: Festival Begins

    • Featuring health & wellness local vendors!

  • 10:00 AM. to 11:00 AM (Group Exercise) – All Ages

  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Squid-ish Games) All ages, 2 Teams

  • 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Kick Ball) – All Ages, 2 Teams

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03.

CONCERT SERIES

Concert Admission: FREE

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  • STARTS 10:00AM  - 4:00PM ​

  • Iman Music

  • Revo Love 407

  • Kristen Warren Music

  • Lord Maji

  • Dell Shavon

  • Manvee

  • S.T.O.M.P

OPEN TO PUBLIC

FEB
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SUN

1619FEST!

FEATURING:  LIVE MUSIC!

FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION

01.

SOKO MARKETPLACE @ 1619 FESTIVAL

Concert Admission: FREE

On Sunday, February 13th, 2022, come celebrate The SOKO Marketplace’s 3rd anniversary! The SOKO Marketplace is Hannibal Square’s economic empowerment engine for businesses owned and operated by people of color that takes place at Shady Park weekly. Enjoy musical performances and vendors all-day as we celebrate the restoration of Black businesses to the historic African American Neighborhood of Hannibal Square, in Winter Park, FL, founded in 1881.

RSVP

02.

FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION 

Discussion Admission: $20 per person

  • 1:00 PM - "SANKOFA": FILM SHOWING

  • 3:00 PM - PANEL DISCUSSION FEAT. Dr. Kevin Washington and distinguished guests.

RSVP *REQUIRED

03.

CONCERT SERIES

Concert Admission: FREE

  • Dr. Kevin Washington

  • Jazz the Real

  • The Constaance Frequency

  • Maria Bryant

  • King of Bop

  • O.U.R.S Band

OPEN TO PUBLIC
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