Leader
Julieta Ortiz
Location
106 W Emma Ave, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764-4434
About the project
ArkanSalsa Fest is an eclectic art and music festival to raise money for the many programs of OneCommunity. The festival celebrates the rich diversity of Northwest Arkansas by bringing people together and offering them a chance to meet new amigos while listening to music, dancing, eating delicious food & visiting with local nonprofit organizations and businesses that support our community.
The Steps
1. Pick the date and reserve and request a city permit to close streets for parade.
2. Share Save the date and elect the festival committee
3. Book Talent
4. book stage and sound production
5. Plan booth map
6. Send vendor and sponsor letters
7. Register for Best Tasting Salsa Contest Restaurants
8. Recruit Volunteers
9. Book security
10. Promote on radio, social, media campaigns, other events, media print,
Why we‘re doing it
ArkanSalsa Fest promotes inclusivity, biliteracy, art, health, and fosters understanding among different communities, and celebrates the richness of all the cultural traditions in Northwest Arkansas. This festival describes what we do daily at OneCommunity and our purpose is to bring communities together, as One. Together, we are engaging, empowering, and strengthening families through bilingual literacy and leadership programs.