2024 Facing Race: A National Conference

We are excited to invite vendors to submit their applications to participate in the Facing Race conference, taking place in St. Louis, MO, from November 20th to 22nd, 2024.

As always, our commitment remains centered on businesses and organizations led by people of color. This year, we are reaffirming our dedication by partnering specifically with vendors whose entities are owned, operated, or serve Black, Indigenous, people of color, and individuals who are trans-identified and/or non-binary.

This year the Facing Race Vendor/Exhibition Hall will be curated in partnership with St. Louis nonprofit Frizzy By Nature. This local business hosts Frizz Fest, a natural beauty festival aimed to encourage self-love and inspire confidence among women. 

Join us in fostering an inclusive and empowering space at Facing Race. We look forward to receiving your applications!  

Offerings: 

Booths: $1550 

• Three (3) tables - 30x30 area

Single Table: $550 

• One (1) table - 10 x10 area

Half Table: $250 (Limited availability. First come, first served.)

• Half (½) of a table, is to be shared with another vendor. 

Bag Insert: $300 - Share your work with all Conference attendees! 

• Grassroot/Artist Rate: $200

Includes:

• Two (2) Conference registrations for the three-day event                    
  • Grants the vendor and one (1) additional support person access to the Facing Race Vendor/Exhibition Hall.   
• Two (2) chairs per table 
• Technical support for setup and troubleshooting support throughout the Conference
• Additional conference registration at a 15% discount (optional)

Timeline:

• Set-up Day: Tuesday, November 19th from 9am to 12pm
• Optional Vendor Day: Wednesday, November 20th from 12pm to 4pm
• Vendor Day: Thursday, November 21st from 8am to 6pm
• Vendor Day: Friday, November 22nd from 8am to 4pm (with option to vend until 6pm)

Requirements:

• Bring additional helpers for assistance
• Supply a substantial amount of products/material 
• One business per Vendor Booth (unless purchasing a half table)
• Product pricing must be on display at vendor booth
• Credit/Debit Card payment must be accepted
   

Please Note:

• Vendor Fee will not be refunded for any cancellations or no shows.
• Facing Race will take place rain or shine, no refunds will be issued due to weather.
• Facing Race, Frizzy By Nature, LLC and/or any member of the organizations staff are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

RESERVATION DEADLINE:

The reservation deadline is August 1, 2024. 

A Facing Race team member will contact you in August with confirmation on participation and full details for payment and additional event details.

CONTACT:

exhibitions@raceforward.org

Use Subject: Facing Race 2024 VENDORS

Vendors who are selected will be contacted directly by the Exhibits Team. 

If you are interested in conference bag inserts, please email the Facing Race team at Facingrace@raceforward.org with the subject line: “FR24 Bag Insert”.