We are incredibly excited about this year's event. We had over 200 RSVP's last year, 35 + vendors, and as the editor of the Riot Report (and brand new dad) said last year "this is the best event ever!"
We are adding more family activity features including a large infant/toddler soft playground, story time, music group, face painting, pre-event yoga, feeding & diaper change tent and a Build Your Own sensory toy station (as long as we get all the sponsors we need - finger crossed). These will be sprinkled all over the event space to encourage ample movement and exposure for everyone.
Please read ALL of the following details thoroughly. Timely response will be required or you might lose your spot. We are focused on diversity of services/options and of representation, wherever possible.
2. Due to space and fairness, we generally only allow two of each specialty. The only exception might be due to distance between locations or to ensure diversity. The fees are as follows:
- Perinatal practice or service - $125.
- Retail vendor - $150.
- Nonprofit service - $75.
- We still have space for event sponsors which guarantees a prime vendor spot and ample exposure leading up to and at the event. You can find more details here.
- We also have a handful of individual "activity" sponsors, which can also guarantee you a vendor spot at the event, next to the activity. They are $300 each with these options still currently available (BYO sensory toy - 1 of 2 avail, infant/toddler soft playground - 2 avail., face painting - 1, and Jolly Lollies concert - 2 of 2 avail, Giveaway sponsor - .)
3. The fee for your vendor spot does not include tent or table & cloth. We will be doing a bulk rental through a discount source, so we can rent on your behalf. If you need it, you must detail it on this form. Your invoice will then include $15/ for tents, and $10/ for table & cloth.
We do have several spots under the "pavilion" if that is desirable for you (see photo
here), but you would still need a table & cloth. Those requests are first come first serve and will depend final set up of vendors.
4. If you re approved as a vendor/practitioner/service for the event, you will be notified and sent an invoice. Your spot is not confirmed until & unless the invoice is paid in the time requested. Once your invoice is paid, you will receive a graphic to share on your social media and newsletters making your following aware of the event. It is expected that you will also share at least two more of our social media posts about the event prior to the event date.
5. The Nurturing Parenthood Event is our flagship effort that combines perinatal support outreach and access to local resources & education, with a social opportunity for new & expecting families and a fundraising endeavor for us. This event significantly impacts funding for our year round services.
This year the event is also the kick off of an annual campaign effort to raise awareness and funds for mothers, birthing people and families of all cultures, identifications and income levels to have Safe Spaces to recover, struggle, process, grieve, vent, find confidence and the help they deserve, with a community they can count on. When families can honestly have that, they, their children and a healthy relationship can have the greatest potential to thrive.
With that understanding, we ask that the focus for practitioners, services and nonprofits gear the presentation of their business/practice by making sure families walk away understanding valuable nuggets of knowledge around your specialty they might not commonly know. If you struggle with ideas on how to make that happen, please reach out to Cynthia to brainstorm.
6. Just a reminder, this is just an interest form. We will get back to you with whether there is still space for your specialty at the event. If we do not still have space for you in person, we will have a poster to share more local resources for families and you can choose to be listed. Watch your response email for more details.
For retail vendors - there is a limited # of spots and are looking for local businesses that specifically services this demographic in some form. Payment of invoice by due date is the only way to confirm your spot at the event.
Thank you for your interest!
