The Virtual BGIF will feature Cultural Displays & Activities, Food and Merchandise booths. All Cultural Display booths are free. Merchandise and Food booth are FREE to anyone who has participated in the past 3 years. Host as many booths as you like.
Host a Virtual Booth
Use the submission forms below for each booth type. You do not have to complete the submission forms in one sitting. There is an option to “save and continue later” at the bottom of each form. It will create a link you can use to access the form again. If you have an idea that won’t fit into the standard setup – LET US KNOW! We will make every effort to accommodate.
More information about the booth types is available below the submission form links.
Cultural Display and activity booths can be as unique as you imagine! You might use photographs or video to show cultural items, a fashion show, a craft or game or cooking demonstrations. Cultural Displays can not link to a store but can add a virtual tip jar. If you have an idea for a Cultural Display that requires more than the booth includes let us know and we will try to accommodate your needs.
Includes these OPTIONS:
- Booth name.
- Culture(s) represented.
- Four links of your choice.
- A photo representing your organization or past booth.
- A slideshow (recommended 10 photos).
- Photo captions describing their significance are encouraged but not required.
- A video (recommended 3-5 minutes).
When you are ready to submit your files and information use the Cultural Expo Booth Submission Form button.
All products/services in your store do not have to fit our theme as long as you have several items that do. The majority of pictures you submit must represent a foreign culture.*
Includes OPTIONS:
- Booth Name.
- Culture(s) represented.
- A link to your online store.
- Three other links of your choice (ie website, social media).
- Photo of your store or past festival booth.
- Slideshow with up to five pictures of your products or services. At least three must represent a foreign culture*.
- Photo captions describing their significance are encouraged but not required.
*Requirement does not apply to Special Interest applicants who have been approved.
When you are ready to submit your files and information use the World Bazaar submission form button.
While visitors will not be able to taste your food from our website, you can promote your business by featuring photos of some of the food you create and encouraging them to pick-up a Virtual BGIF Watch Party Special. Food vendors might also consider submitting a recipe for our Virtual Recipe Box or taping a cooking demonstration for a Cultural Display booth. All foods in your store do not have to fit our theme as long as you have several items that do. The majority of pictures you submit must represent a foreign culture.*
International Food Court Booths Included OPTIONS:
- Booth name.
- Availability of take-out/delivery directly from store.
- Virtual BGIF Watch Party Special (A discounted selection of your choice for Virtual Festival attendees to pick-up and eat while they watch.
- A link to your online store.
- Three other links of your choice (ie website, social media).
- Photo of your store or past booth.
- Slideshow with up to five pictures of your food offerings. At least three must represent a foreign culture*.
- Photo captions describing their significance are encouraged but not required.
*Requirement does not apply to Special Interest applicants who have been approved.
When you are ready to submit your files and information use the International Food Court Booth Submission Form button above.
- If you have been accepted, when you are ready, use the submission form for the area above that would be the best fit (ie Merchandise, Food or Cultural Display).
There is limited space for booths that don’t fit our theme. They are free to past food and nonprofit participants and current sponsors of $500 and up. The fee for others is $100. Special Interest booths will be mixed into the World Bazaar, International Food Court and Cultural Expo areas. Your booth will include the same items listed for the area you are placed in.
Apply with the “Apply for a Virtual Booth Now” button below.
Promote Us
We appreciate your help in letting others that might be interested know about Festival opportunities. More graphics like the one below that you can share on social media are available in our Promote Us section.