Wepa! Calling all Makers, Chefs, and Community Leaders!

After years in the County, the Puerto Rican Society (SPR) is bringing the barrio home to Marquette Park in South St. Louis! We are looking for authentic partners to line our "Central Alley" along Virginia Avenue for the first-ever El Barrio Block Party. 

Got the best empanadillas in the Lou? Hand-crafting jewelry that screams Caribbean pride? Or maybe your organization is doing the work to support our South City neighbors? This is your stage.

THE "RULES OF THE BARRIO" (Terms & Conditions)

Please read carefully before submitting your application:

1. Sustainability Mandate (Green Event)

We are a "Zero Waste" festival in partnership with St. Louis Earth Day.

• NO STYROFOAM: Use of Styrofoam (polystyrene) or Plastic #6 is strictly prohibited.

• Service Ware: All items must be served in recyclable or compostable materials.

• Cardboard: All vendors MUST flatten their cardboard boxes for collection.

2. Logistics & Safety

• Vendor Q&A: Mandatory Vendor Q&A with Committee on June 26 at 2pm via Google Meets. Invite will be sent after your application is submitted and approved. 

• Weighted Tents: You must provide your own 10x10 tent. NO STAKING. You must use 40lb weights per leg.

• City Permits: Food vendors must possess a valid St. Louis City Temporary Food Permit and submit it to our team 30 days prior.

• Load-In: Staggered load-in begins at 8:00 AM. All vehicles must be off the Virginia Ave "stub" by 11:30 AM sharp.
  

  • Vendor fee must be paid before the start of the event. 
  • There is now electricity available. A silent generator is recommended. 
  • Vendor registration deadline is July 9, 2026. 
  • Beverage sales will not be permitted; these will be managed by the Puerto Rican Society
  • Cancelation Policy: Vendors can cancel their participation by 2 weeks in advance (July 25, 2026 at 11:59pm) and receive a full refund of their fee. Vendors who cancel without 2 weeks notice will not receive a refund. 

  LAS "REGLAS DEL BARRIO" (Términos y Condiciones)

  Por favor, lea detenidamente antes de enviar su solicitud:

  1. Mandato de Sostenibilidad (Evento Ecológico)

  Somos un festival de "Residuo Cero" en asociación con St. Louis Earth Day.

  • NO STYROFOAM: El uso de Styrofoam (poliestireno) o plástico #6 está estrictamente prohibido.

  • Utensilios de servicio: Todos los artículos deben servirse en materiales reciclables o compostables.

  • Cartón: Todos los vendedores DEBEN aplanar sus cajas de cartón para la recolección.

  2. Logística y Seguridad

  • Carpas con pesas: Debe proporcionar su propia carpa de 10x10. PROHIBIDO ESTACAR EN EL SUELO. Debe usar pesas de 40 lb por cada pata de la carpa.

  • Permisos de la ciudad: Los vendedores de comida deben poseer un Permiso Temporal de Alimentos de la Ciudad de St. Louis válido y enviarlo a nuestro equipo 30 días antes del evento.

  • Carga de mercancía: La entrada escalonada comienza a las 8:00 AM. Todos los vehículos deben estar fuera del área de la Avenida Virginia antes de las 11:30 AM en punto.