
Gilded Raqs Vendor Registration
Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at Gilded Raqs Belly Dance Festival! Our marketplace will be a bustling hub of dancers, artists, and festivalgoers eager to shop for unique costumes, jewelry, props, and more. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your products to a passionate and engaged audience!
How to Register:
1️⃣ Complete the Vendor Registration Form with your business details.
2️⃣ Select your booth space (Badia Auditorium or Samia Marketplace Room).
3️⃣ Submit payment upon approval.
4️⃣ Check your inbox for confirmation. More information will be sent closer to the festival date.
Vendor Booth Options & Pricing:
Each booth includes:
✅ One or two 8-ft tables & chairs
✅ Two vendor passes for booth attendants (except Samia No Booth option)
✅ Your business listed on the Gilded Raqs website & social media
Badia Auditorium – Located inside the main auditorium, ensuring high foot traffic.
Perfect for vendors looking for maximum visibility in the heart of the festival.
- Two (2) 8’ Tables - $200
- Limited availability: Only 8 table spots available (2 per level on each side).
- No garment racks allowed due to line-of-sight considerations
Samia Marketplace – A spacious shopping space perfect for interactive displays and fittings.
Ideal for vendors needing more space for displays, fitting areas, and racks (vendors provide racks).
- 10’ x 10’ Booth
Guild Member - $255
Non-Member - $300
- 10’ x 20’ Booth
Guild Member - $385
Non-Member - $450
- Table + Garment Rack (No Booth) – $165 (Includes 8’ table)
Vendor provides rack
Includes one vendor pass
Important Information:
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Festival Dates: September 6 & 7, 2025
Location: Scottish Rite Center, San Jose, CA
Load-in/Setup Details: Provided upon acceptance.
Vendor Guidelines:
✔ Vendors must staff their booths during festival hours.
✔ Limited electrical access—please request in advance if needed.
✔ Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional advertising options:
- $25 - Business Card Ad in the Festival Program (online for one month after event)
- $40 - Ad on The Belly Dance Guild Website for one year