Every year, the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration shines a spotlight on Black history in St. Louis. The theme of the 2023 event on Saturday, October 14 is From Field Hollas to Hip Hop and will celebrate Black music history in St. Louis. Be part of this historic event with a booth for your organization or business!
Each organization/business must bring your own tent. 1 table and 2 chairs will be provided for you. Registration fee is $30 for a 10′ x 10′ space or $45 for a food truck space.
Selling of alcohol and/or drugs is not permitted at this event. For vendors selling food/drinks from a food truck, your food truck must be currently registered with the City of St. Louis Health Department. For vendors selling food/drinks from a booth space, you must obtain a Temporary Food Permit from the City of St. Louis Health Department prior to this event. Instructions for obtaining a Temporary Food Permit from the City of St. Louis are available here: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/environmental-health/food-control/temporary-food-permits.cfm
Setup on site is 9:30-11:30am on Saturday, October 14. Vehicles are allowed on site for setup and must be moved to the parking area by 12pm – this will be strictly enforced. The event grounds open to the public at 12pm, and the event programming begins onstage at 1pm. Vehicles cannot access the site for teardown and cleanup until 4:30pm.
For questions about having a vendor or outreach booth space, contact Zoe Griffin at akagoenvironment55@gmail.com or 314-715-1349.
Complete the form below to register for a booth space at the 2023 Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration.