April 21-22 & 28-29
Houston, Texas
Downtown Houston
Noon-8pm
200 Artists
Deadline: March 1 print deadline for inclusion on website, mobile app and event program. Booths sell on first come/first served basis.
What is the show all about?
- Celebration of international arts and culture
- City blocks of entertainment and interactive fun for all ages
- A variety of musical artists from zydeco to blues, rock and world beat
What are the selling points of the show?
- Ethnically diverse audience
- Arts-oriented patrons attracted by cultural programs and visual arts exhibits
- Hundreds of thousands of people attend iFest each year
Artist Amenities:
- Multi-million dollar multi-media advertising and publicity campaign
- Breakfast on festival mornings
- Booth sitting/artist relief provided
- Signage for each artist
- Juried event with recognition and prizes
- Strong buyer power: 49% of iFest attendees have incomes of $50.000+
- Fabulous international cuisine and local favorites
Presented by the Houston Festival Foundation, Inc a 501(c)3 non profit organization established in 1971. This will be our 42nd Annual event. The high quality iFest Markets are unsurpassed in selection, quality and authenticity. Each market area is designed to offer the vendor a rich and beautiful market venue from which to sell products and to attract a large crowd.
For more information and application:
Contact information: Annabelle Ruch-Director of Artists Markets
Email: markets@ifest.org
Cell: (832)771-7661
Comments
Perhaps you are thinking of the open merchant area, and not the artist area. There is a physical separation and it is clearly shown. Check out the artist area this year, Cindi.
I am so disappointed to hear this. I have a lot of things that I still love that I bought at this festival. In the mid-80's, it was just as good if not better than Westheimer (which evolved into Bayou City)
I never understood how a city like Houston only had 3 art festivals; 2 Westheimers and this one.
I live in Houston and have attended iFest for over 20 years. I have seen the vendors go downhill over the past 5 years. Beware! All i see now is cheap buy/sell stuff.
I am very excited to be at this festival this year, come join me! The music is great and the crowds are big and happy.