Application Form
^ Do this first!
Application Fee
^ Do this second!
FAQ's
What is the ish Festival?
Please see here for more information about the 2017 & 2019 Festivals.
When is the ish Festival?
Planning with hope, the 2021 ish Festival will take place on Saturday, September 25th & Sunday, September 26th, 2021. NEW this year: ish will open on Saturday night with an Israeli-style night market and music festival! Specialized and curated experiences are planned, and not all vendors may be featured.
Sunday, September 26th from 11am - 6pm (artist vendors closing at 5pm) will feature an expanded footprint and modified format to maximize vendor engagement and reach. We are exploring offering multiple load-in times, but all booths must be set within one (2) hours of festival start time, and must be broken down within one (2) hours of festival end time. Please plan accordingly.
Sunday, September 26th from 11am - 6pm (artist vendors closing at 5pm) will feature an expanded footprint and modified format to maximize vendor engagement and reach. We are exploring offering multiple load-in times, but all booths must be set within one (2) hours of festival start time, and must be broken down within one (2) hours of festival end time. Please plan accordingly.
Where will the Festival be held?
The ish Festival will return to Washington Park, Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio!
How big is the Festival? What Market Exposure will I get?
We are planning for our largest Festival yet, with over 7,500 attendees anticipated. Vendors will also have the opportunity to advertise on our website, the festival brochure, and through our social media platforms leading up to the event.
Do I have to be Jewish or Israeli?
ish welcomes participation from diverse-identifying vendors, and does not discriminate based on religion, nationality, ethnicity, culture or any other protected classes. We are seeking new and returning vendors who can connect and engage with our Festival participants in a variety of ways!
ish explores the broad spectrum of what it means to be Jewish and Israeli, and welcomes a dynamic selection of artists, works of art, food, music and cultural activities, from traditional to contemporary, religious to secular, Jewish to non-Jewish. By highlighting diverse Jewish, Israeli, and culturally adjacent voices, identities, traditions, and arts disciplines, ish brings authenticity to the representation and complexity of the Jewish/Israeli experience today.
ish explores the broad spectrum of what it means to be Jewish and Israeli, and welcomes a dynamic selection of artists, works of art, food, music and cultural activities, from traditional to contemporary, religious to secular, Jewish to non-Jewish. By highlighting diverse Jewish, Israeli, and culturally adjacent voices, identities, traditions, and arts disciplines, ish brings authenticity to the representation and complexity of the Jewish/Israeli experience today.
What if I'm not an Artist or Artisan?
We'd love to hear from you. Please contact us to learn more and get involved!
What if I'm a distributor, gallery, or wholesaler?
In general, local & regional galleries are welcome to apply. Wholesalers & distributors who do not directly represent artists or artisans, please contact us to learn more.
How much does it cost to Participate?
The ish Festival proud to offer free admission to the public thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and funders. Vendors must apply through our website (you're already here!) and pay an application fee. The nonrefundable, Early-Bird Application Fee (until May 31, 2021) is $20. ish is working hard to reduce the cost of participation for our vendors. This year, booth rental & equipment fees will range from $54-$118. If accepted, the application fee will be applied to a vendor's package of your choosing.
The application fee after May 31, 2021 will increase to $36.
The application fee after May 31, 2021 will increase to $36.
What about COVID?
ish is dedicated to the health and safety of our community. We will be strictly adhering to all local, state, and federal guidelines. We are planning with hope for an in-person festival, filled with love and chutzpah.
