05/27/2026
🎡 OPEN CALL: COMMUNITY CARNIVAL PERFORMERS, ARTISTS & VENDORS
We’re planning an exciting Community Carnival this July, and we’re looking for talented performers, artists, and vendors to help bring it to life! This event is so more than just a celebration; it’s a fundraiser supporting local food pantries, a historical lesson on the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement, and a reclamation of the Carnival.
Admission is simple: attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or hygiene product to donate.
Our Mission:
To create a space that is fully accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all, while building a strong sense of community. This carnival is designed so everyone, of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages, can participate, connect, and enjoy.
We’re seeking:
Live musicians (bands, solo artists, DJs)
Performers (dance, spoken word, theater, cultural acts)
Face painters, balloon artists, and similar fields
Interactive entertainers (magicians, jugglers, stilt walkers, etc.)
Community vendors
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
📍 Location: Whetstone High School (4405 Scenic Dr, Columbus, OH 43214)
⏰ Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
What You’ll Be Part Of:
A community-driven fundraising effort supporting neighbors in need
An event intentionally designed with accessibility and inclusion at the core
A welcoming, high-energy space centered on connection, creativity, and joy
Promotion through our outreach and social media
How to Apply:
Please complete our Participation Interest Form:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mtl_XNaE_EiZQXOe51jePIFIbI7MSDtHrGGoGLhixQVUMEIzUzk3VVQyV1NRMTZSUk9aSFZJQ0hSVi4u
For questions or concerns:
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Let’s come together to give back, celebrate, and build community together. We can’t wait to see what you bring!
