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At ABQ Bruja Fest , attendees can immerse themselves in a vibrant spiritual marketplace. Enjoy shopping for unique items, indulging in delicious food, and experiencing transformative spiritual services.
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ABQ Bruja Fest — Donor-Funded Community Booth and Entertainment Fund
ABQ Bruja Fest invites you to be part of a thriving, inclusive cultural celebration that empowers small businesses and enriches the festival experience with engaging entertainment. Your donation to the Community Booth and Entertainment Fund supports a shared, year-round pot that funds booth space and related fees for eligible vendors and helps cover entertainment costs for the festival. By contributing what you can, you join a collective effort that opens opportunities for local artisans, makers, and service providers while delivering compelling performances and experiences for attendees. The more funds we raise, the more booths we can sponsor and the more high-quality entertainment we can bring to the festival, strengthening Albuquerque’s creative economy.
What your donation supports
Booth space and booth-related fees for eligible small businesses
Entertainment costs (performers, stage setup, sound, and related production) to enhance the festival experience
Administration of the Community Booth and Entertainment Fund (application intake, eligibility review, and lottery/allocation)
Marketing support and festival logistics to ensure a professional experience for vendors and performers
Transparent reporting on funded booths and entertainment, including donor impact and participant outcomes
How the fund works (proposed framework)
Eligibility: Small businesses or independent artisans that meet defined criteria (e.g., locally based, product focus aligned with festival theme, and small business size). Entertainment selections prioritize local artists and culturally relevant performances.
Donation window: Open year-round or defined periods before the festival to build the fund
Selection: A fair, transparent process based on a random lottery from qualified applicants for booth space; entertainment selections are drawn from a separate pool of eligible performers or chosen via community-curated submissions
Award: Winning vendors receive full coverage of booth space and standard booth fees; entertainment winners or recipients are notified and scheduled by the festival
Accountability: Post-event reporting with photos, performer feedback, vendor outcomes, and a brief impact summary
Impact and accountability
Measurable outcomes: Number of booths funded, diversity of vendors, number and quality of performances, economic impact for participants, and attendee engagement
Transparency: Annual donor report detailing funds raised, funded booths, funded entertainment, and participant outcomes
Donor recognition: Optional general recognition (e.g., “Thank you to our donors”) on festival materials, while respecting privacy preferences
Tax and compliance notes (where applicable)
If you operate as a nonprofit or charitable entity, confirm your tax status and provide proper receipts for donations
Ensure compliance with local fundraising regulations and festival governance policies
Consider providing simple, no-pressure donation prompts to encourage broad participation
Suggested donor call-to-action
Donate what you can to help more local vendors participate in ABQ Bruja Fest and to bring vibrant entertainment to the festival. Your generosity strengthens our community, supports local talent, and enhances cultural exchange.