Calling all not-for-profit community groups! The Black Ships Festival – Cultural Marketplace Fair
Saturday, August 12th, 2023 11:00am-3:30pm Independence Park, Bristol, RI
419-459 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809 Free event for the community. This is a rain or shine event. www.jasri.org The Black Ships Festival's Cultural Marketplace Fair is back for its 40th year, and we're calling on all of our favorite community groups to come back and join us! This year's fair will be bigger and better than ever, and we need your help to make it a success. Your organization provides a valuable service to our community, and we want to give you a platform to share your work with the world. The Cultural Marketplace Fair is a great opportunity to connect with potential donors, volunteers, and clients. You can also use the fair to raise awareness of your organization's mission and work. In addition to the opportunity to connect with new people, participating in the Cultural Marketplace Fair also gives your organization a chance to build relationships with other community groups. Registration deadline is July 24, 2023. Link to the website application https://www.jasri.org/participate Please fill out the application and email it to JASRhodeIsland@gmail.com. Once the JASRI Executive committee reviews your application we’ll get back to you within three business days. If accepted Everett Hoag, our festival co-director will contact you with details and answer all questions. We're offering a variety of benefits to participating organizations, including: · Free 10’ by 10’ booth space · Promotion on our website and social media We hope you'll join us! It will be a day of celebration, education, and community building. We can't wait to see you at the Japan-America Society of Rhode Island (JASRI) 40th Annual Black Ships Festival… where creativity and community come together.
In appreciation, Everett Hoag, Events and Community Outreach; Co-Festival Director Direct: 401.413.6874 everetthoag@gmail.com The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island, Inc. Visit us online: www.jasri.org
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What a great opportunity for our group. Thank you for including the community at your festival.