Juneteenth Vendor Information 2022
Benicia Black Lives Matter (BBLM) invites you to join us as a vendor or organization at our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival, scheduled for 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, June 19th, and taking place at Benicia’s Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Benicia.
Last year's festival was a huge success, but this year we moved our festival location to a much more central venue with tons of foot traffic to create an even better experience for our featured vendors. On top of that, it's Father’s Day and families will be looking for fun things to do together, so we'll have music, kids' activities, and more in key locations to draw in big crowds for your business or organization.
Based on community feedback, we have revised our fee structure to be less confusing and more inclusive. Please scroll down for more details, including updated vendor fees and instructions on how to apply to sell food/merchandise or set up an informational table for your business or organization at our festival.
Becoming a Vendor
Last year's festival was a huge success, but this year we moved our festival location to a much more central venue with tons of foot traffic to create an even better experience for our featured vendors. On top of that, it's Father’s Day and families will be looking for fun things to do together, so we'll have music, kids' activities, and more in key locations to draw in big crowds for your business or organization.
Based on community feedback, we have revised our fee structure to be less confusing and more inclusive. Please scroll down for more details, including updated vendor fees and instructions on how to apply to sell food/merchandise or set up an informational table for your business or organization at our festival.
Becoming a Vendor
- To confirm that you will be participating in BBLM’s Juneteenth Festival, you must respond in writing (email is fine) and pay your fees by 6/1/22 (preferably sooner). Please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/LA7xMvDW6Yjnz6AS6, email beniciablacklivesmatter@gmail.com, or call Kashanna (707-712-3043) to confirm. Include your business name and contact details so we can put the correct information in our promotional materials. Important: participation is first-come, first-served, and you must commit in writing and pay your fees to reserve your space and be included in promotional materials. Due to high demand we expect our vendor hall to be completely full, so please commit and send in your payment ASAP. Payment details follow below.
Please contact us by email if you have questions about your fees.
To pay your fees, you may write a check to “Benicia Black Lives Matter” and send it (or cash) to:
Benicia Black Lives Matter
℅ Sunshine Solano
PO Box 1384
290 E. L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Please include your business/organization name and contact information. You may also deliver cash or checks to Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery and Multicultural Bookstore at 930 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94503. If you plan to pay by percentage, let us know via email or call Kashanna.
To pay your fees, you may write a check to “Benicia Black Lives Matter” and send it (or cash) to:
Benicia Black Lives Matter
℅ Sunshine Solano
PO Box 1384
290 E. L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Please include your business/organization name and contact information. You may also deliver cash or checks to Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery and Multicultural Bookstore at 930 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94503. If you plan to pay by percentage, let us know via email or call Kashanna.
- If you are a food vendor, please send copies of certifications, permits, or licenses along with your fees (due 6/1/2022). You will not be allowed to sell food unless you have secured and shared the correct permits, etc. Let us know if you need more information.
- A full list of vendors and other participating businesses/organizations will be posted to social media by 6/5/2022, but we will be actively promoting vendors as much as possible in the lead-up time to the festival. As soon as you are able, we appreciate additional publicity and shout-outs on your socials to draw more guests in!
- If you need special accommodations, such as a power supply, please let us know as soon as possible. Accommodations will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- We ask that vendors and/or organizations who have tables use a black tablecloth. We welcome you to decorate your space as you like with Juneteenth/pan-African colors (green, red, yellow, and black). Indoor Vendors: Nails, tacks, and screws are prohibited when hanging decorations. Please reach out to BBLM if you would like assistance in hanging things within the Hall.
