2024 Heritage Festival Traditional Artisans & Tradespeople

Columbia Parks & Recreation is issuing a call traditional artisans and tradespeople to participate in the 46th Annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show on September 21 & 22, 2024!

Held at historic Nifong Park, this event is free to the public, shaded by gorgeous established tree canopy, and ADA accessible. Located adjacent to the Boone County History and Culture Center, this event attracts 10,000 visitors over the course of the weekend and has been a consistent place for families, friends, and community members to get together and enjoy a weekend of fun, food, history, and live entertainment!

Live musical performances take place on three different stages, at the Maplewood Barn Stage, one located on the north lawn of the Maplewood Home, and the Boonslick Stage, located under the tree canopy within the park. Performances include traditional forms of dance, music, storytelling, or other forms of stage performance that predate the 20th century. A variety of genres has been displayed at the festival including Bluegrass, Folk, Western, Blues, German, Country, African, and Irish. The event invites families to stay all day and experience the music, history, kids’ area, delicious food trucks, and tours of the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walters History Exhibit at the Boone County History and Culture Center.

Event Information:

A portion of the grounds north and east of the Maplewood Home is designated for traditional artisans and tradespeople. Traditional artisans and tradespeople are expected to be dressed in traditional attire that predates the 20th century, and demonstrating and/or selling their craft or trade. 

  • Traditional artisans and tradespeople are eligible to conduct sales. The City of Columbia will provide a temporary business license for vendors. This fee will be paid by the Heritage Festival.

    • Electricity is not available 

  • Items must be handmade and a traditional art or craft. Traditional artisans are paid a $50 stipend.

  • The festival is held outdoors and all vendors will be provided a 12' x 12' space on grass. Vendors supply their own canopy, tables, chairs, etc.  Space will be assigned by staff.

  • Tents can be white pop-up, but canvas or traditional tents are preferred in the traditional artisan area. 

  • Traditional artisans and tradespeople must dress in 19th Century or earlier costume and must demonstrate their craft/art (see rules and regulations).

  • Anyone selling ANY food item must contact Columbia/Boone County Health Department at 573-874-7346 for information regarding health rules and regulations.

Please carefully read the rules and regulations linked here. If you would like to participate in this year’s Heritage Festival, please complete the application below.

Thank you!
Columbia Parks and Recreation


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Contact Name *
Contact Peron's Email *
Company or Organization Name
Contact Phone Number *
Contact Street Address *
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Will you be able to demonstrate your craft? *
Please provide a complete description of your craft(s) or display and any special needs you may have. *
If you will NOT be able to demonstrate your craft, please explain why and how you'll engage festival participants.  *
Please describe the demonstration or educational component of craft or trade *
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Do you have a business license to operate in the City of Columbia? *
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Please review the information below and check the box acknowledging you've understood the information outlined in this application. 

Personal Release Statement: I understand that the registered activities and services may have an element of hazard or inherent danger and I take full responsibility for my actions and physical condition.  I agree to indemnify and hold the City of Columbia and its employees from any liability loss, cost or expense (including attorney fees, medical and ambulance cost) that I may incur while participating in the Heritage Festival.  

Participants involved in Columbia Parks and Recreation program may be photographed and such photographs may be used to publicize City activities.

If you have examples of your setup, display, or performance you would like to submit via email, please send them to HCC@CoMo.gov.
If you would like to submit examples in person, you can deliver them to Hillcrest Community Center between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, at 1907 Hillcrest Dr., Columbia, MO 65201.

If you have any questions regarding submission or the Heritage Festival in general, please contact Jennifer Meeks at HCC@CoMo.gov or 573.874.7475 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. 
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