Application Deadline for Peabody International Festival Coming Soon

PEABODY, MA — This year the Peabody International Festival will be held September 11, but those vying to becoem vendors and entertainers have a closer date to mark on their calendars.

All submissions for the art gallery and food and exhibit booths are due by Friday, July 1, according to an operating outline from the festival committee. The same date applies for festival entertainers.

Here are the eligibility requirements for booths and exhibits via the operating outline:

1) A non-profit group representing a Peabody ethnicity, and based in Peabody (Priority 1).

2) A non-profit group representing a Peabody ethnicity not already represented by a Peabody group and not based in Peabody (Priority 2).

3) A non-profit civic or community group based in Peabody (Priority 3).

4) A profit making business organization or entity in Peabody representing an appropriate ethnic activity (Priority 4).

The operating outline does not define what it meant by "Peabody ethnicity."

Here are the application requirements, also from the operating outline:

In order for an eligible individual/group/organization to be considered for participation in the International Festival 2016, they must adhere to the following criteria:

A. Complete an Official International Festival 2016 application form and submit it within the required time parameters. It must be complete, with check, and submitted by Friday, July 1, 2016. This application must:

a. Be signed by the individual applying or by an authorized member of the group/organization.

b. Provide all pertinent information requested re: the individual/group/organization as requested on the application.

c. Provide contact name(s), address(es), phone number(s) (day/evening/work) and email addresses.

B. Provide details – in writing – of the extent of the participation:

a. Activities (for example: food, art, entertainment, etc.).

b. How these activities will comply with the purpose/intent of the Festival.

c. Amount of space requested.

C. Menu must be completed by July 1, 2016 and returned with the application. This may be updated through August 1, 2016.

D. Application Fees:

a. Non-Profit booths - $75.00 (double booth fees, if space is available, will be $150).

b. For-Profit booths - $150.00.

c. Arts Galleria, Entertainers – No charge. *(Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the International Festival Committee and only if space is available.)

>>> More questions? Read the full operating outline for the Peabody International Festival here:

[Photo credit: International Festival Committee]