Foodfort is looking for chefs to join us for Street Eats 2026 

* If you're a musician — even if you incorporate food into your set, please use this form*
 

Street Eats is a market-style shindig held annually at Zoo Boise, inspired by the night markets of the world held annually at Zoo Boise. We will be selecting chefs based on the dish you submit to curate a wide variety for our guests to taste. Please include a description of the dish you would like to prepare for Street Eats and an alternate idea, keeping in mind that the dish should be just a few bites.

Please also share a brief description of how you believe you stand out in the community and what message you would like to convey through your food. You can also include a link to your personal website or restaurant website, and anything else we should know about you. All applicants will be notified by November 10th, 2025. All accepted chefs will receive 2 x 5-day festival wristbands.
 

Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

• Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - October 20th, there will be a $10 fee per submission. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone who would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Foodfort submission form.

**THIS SUBMISSION FORM IS FOR TREEFORT MARKET. If you're a musician looking to play at Treefort, please use this form: https://treefort.submittable.com/submit/269307/music-submissions-2026 **  

Treefort 2026 is looking for makers, crafters, artists, vintage dealers and other vendors to be a part of the launch of Treefort Market for its 14th year in Boise! 

Submissions are due by January 16, 2026. All applicants will be notified no later than February 1, 2026.

If you have any questions or issues with the application please contact us – market@treefortmusicfest.com

WHEN / WHERE IS TREEFORT MARKET BEING HELD?

This year's event will take place on Friday March 26th from 10am-6pm and Saturday March 27th from 10am-6pm on the second floor of Boise Centre East downtown Boise at 850 W. Front Street.  Treefort Market will be FREE admission and open to the public.

IS THE MARKET JURIED? WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL VENDORS?

Treefort Market is a carefully curated juried event by the creators of Wintry Market. For this event we want to ensure the artists and local and regional businesses we feature create unique, high quality goods that are innovative and original. No factory made items are allowed in Treefort Market, with exceptions for vintage dealers, music industry business, and folks repurposing/recycling items in new and unique ways or original artwork prints. After reviewing all applications, we look for the following criteria to help determine who is accepted to participate in Treefort Market:

• How your items fit in with our vision of the Market; innovative and original items produced using traditional art/craft methods or related to the music industry.
• The quality, innovation and uniqueness of your wares and marketability.
• The overall cohesiveness and consistency of your work.
• If your work falls more into the categories of Fine Art, Fine Craft, Fair Trade Goods, High Fashion, Vintage, or Music Industry.
• The number and diversity of designs or products you offer, we want to keep our Markets fresh and exciting for shoppers!
• If the average price of your items is within the price range we desire for this market. We pride ourselves as being an affordable marketplace for handmade/vintage goods, with prices typically ranging between $1-$200.

WHAT TYPE OF PHOTOS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Your photos are a very important part of your application. We make our decisions based upon your submitted photos and the information you provide in your application. 

We expect to see photos of current work/items, which need to be sharp, clear, bright photos of single items and/or of several items together. We also expect to receive a photo of your booth display showing your typical product line.

HOW MANY BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE, WHAT SIZE ARE THEY, AND WHAT ARE THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS?

Treefort Market will have room for roughly 60 booths. Each space is 10' wide and 10' deep. 

Vendors are responsible for bringing their own table/display/chair to fit within their booth space.  All booth parts and pieces must be freestanding and must fit completely within the dimensions (no legs/poles allowed to overhang in the aisles/neighboring booths). There are no walls for leaning/attaching to. Tents are not allowed. 

Power is available for an additional fee, you will be able to request it up to three weeks prior to the event. 

You will know the location of your booth space 1-2 weeks prior to the Market.

CAN I JOIN WITH A FRIEND?

Sure! Please apply using separate applications, but list the business you would like to share with in space provided on each application. No last minute additions of other makers or their items are allowed in your booth. If both of you are selected, one payment in-full should be submitted. 

Participation at the Treefort Market is priced per-booth, so there is no additional cost for sharing a booth. We recommend setting up a mock booth in the 10' wide x 10' deep size restriction before applying jointly to make sure it’s enough space for both of you.

CAN I APPLY FOR 2 BOOTH SPACES?

Unfortunately, since booth space is limited, we are only accepting applications for ONE booth space per artist/business.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF I’M ACCEPTED?

You will receive a response from us by email on or before February 1st 2026.

IS THERE A FEE IF I AM ACCEPTED?

Yes, each vendor who participates in Treefort Market will be responsible for paying their vendor fee within one week of receiving the acceptance email. This year's fee is $200 per booth and goes towards all the costs to run a successful Market.

Selected vendors must pay their full booth fee by the date emailed by the organizers or forfeit participation in the Treefort Market. Once vendors are notified and payment is made, no refunds will be offered if a cancellation is made. If a vendor does cancel, their spot in the Market is forfeited and they are not permitted to sell or trade their booth space.

DOES TREEFORT MARKET TAKE A COMMISSION?

100% of all sales go directly to the artists in our community who keep all proceeds from their sales.

ARE PERMITS NEEDED TO SELL AT TREEFORT MARKET?

Yes. We will send you the necessary information about this via email once you are accepted. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses required in order to sell at the Market. 

Treefort Market is not responsible for collecting sales tax, checking permits, or checking to make sure you are properly licensed. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission for more information.

Once selected you must fill out the sellers permit information for the state of Idaho, details and link to be provided by the organizers as the event nears.

HOW DO I ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM SHOPPERS?

You will also be responsible for accepting your own payment in whatever form you choose (credit card, cash, check, Venmo, etc.) at the Market and should come equipped to do so.

PROMO/MARKETING

Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

TREEFORT PERKS

Once selected vendors will receive a discount code to be used on a limited number of multi-day passes. 

**THIS SUBMISSION FORM IS FOR ARTFORT (including Performance Art). If you're a musician -- even if you incorporate performance art or fine art in your set -- please use this form https://treefort.submittable.com/submit/269307/music-submissions-2026 **  

Treefort 2026 is looking for visual & performing artists from all walks of life and mediums for its 14th year in Boise!
 

Submissions are due by November 21st, 2025. All applicants will be notified by February 1st.
 

Visual Artists: Artfort is seeking visual artists to showcase their works (small to large standing installations, new media projects, tech and video art, other visual pieces, etc.) to be exhibited throughout the 5-day festival (March 25 - 29, 2026). Installations and standing works will have the opportunity to be exhibited indoors or outdoors (Julia Davis Park, etc.). Outdoor installations will need to consider weather conditions (we are especially interested in these creative projects). Please note that you will be asked to consider your budget for your visual project.

Performance Artists: Artfort is seeking artists to perform and showcase their choreography / collaborations throughout the festival; as scheduled performances, pop-up movement pieces, etc. throughout the 5-day festival. Please note that you will be asked to consider your budget for your performance.

All accepted artists will receive a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value per wristband) per artist and access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge. Any further compensation of supplies and support is negotiable upon approval of the Artfort team.

Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

 

SUBMISSION FEES: We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

Please complete the sections below that apply to you as either a Visual Artist or a Performance Artist

Hackfort 2026 is looking for tech experts, thought leaders, industry influencers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and tech enthusiasts to present on the following topics:

*If you're a musician -- even if you incorporate cutting edge tech in your set -- please use this form:
 

• AI & Machine Learning – Generative AI, multimodal models, AI ethics, bias and governance, AI in industry and automation, explainable AI, and the role of AI in the future of work and education.
• Emerging Tech – Quantum computing, XR and spatial computing, blockchain innovations, evolving metaverse applications and Web3 and post-Web3 internet trends.
• Connectivity & Infrastructure – 5G and beyond (6G horizons), edge and fog computing, IoT and smart ecosystems, cybersecurity in an AI-driven world, and cloud-native and hybrid cloud innovations.
• Sustainability & Tech for Good – Green tech, climate-positive innovation, sustainable engineering and manufacturing practices, technology’s role in climate resilience, and digital inclusion.
• Gaming & Game Development – AI-powered game design, adaptive storytelling, the future of gaming platforms and virtual worlds, game development pipelines and tools, ethics and player well-being, and cross-platform or persistent universe gaming.
• Social Media & Digital Culture – Algorithmic influence and content discovery, evolution of online communities and social spaces, digital identity and privacy, the creator economy, monetization trends, and social media’s impact on global movements.
• Design, Creative Tech & Innovation – Graphic design and branding, advanced UI/UX, motion graphics and video production, 3D modeling and animation, virtual production, creative coding, interactive installations, and the intersection of design, technology, and human experience.
• Other Frontiers – Data privacy and sovereignty, open-source ecosystems, future of education and learning technologies, space exploration and off-world industries, and robotics and human-robot interaction.

We are considering both individual presenters and panel presentations. In this submission form, tell us about yourself, your work, and your pitch for a panel, presentation, lightning talk, or booth at Hackfort 2026.
 

Hackfort Interactive Space Booths
  As part of the submission process, you can propose hosting a booth in the Hackfort Interactive Space. Booths should be interactive and engaging, giving attendees the chance to experience something unique that they can’t see or try every day, whether that’s a hands-on demo, prototype, experiment, or immersive activity.
 

Key Dates

• Submissions due: Friday, January 16, 2026
• Kickoff Party: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Hackfort Sessions: Friday & Saturday, March 27–28, 2026

Benefits for Presenters & Booth Hosts

• Opportunity to present or exhibit at Hackfort 2026
• Hackfort badge and 5-day Treefort Music Fest wristband (+$300 value)
• Access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge
• Great networking opportunities
• Eternal glory as part of Hackfort history

Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website, app, and various marketing materials.

• Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Hackfort submission form.

**THIS CATEGORY IS FOR FILMS AND FILMMAKERS AT TREEFORT. Please submit your film through our submission platform hosted by Film Freeway https://filmfreeway.com/filmfortfest **

Comedyfort submission form

*If you're a musician -- even if you incorporate comedy in your set -- please use this form

• Submissions for Comedyfort 2026 close on December 19, 2025.
•  In this submission form, please tell us about yourself and show us your funniest work.
• All accepted comedians will be a offered a set during at least one comedy showcase during the 4 day span of Comedyfort (March 26 - 29, 2026). All accepted comedians will receive a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value per wristband), access to Comedyfort Green Room and Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge, eternal glory, plus other Treefort good times and perks (like drink tickets, bag of goodies and more).
•  RADIUS CLAUSE: All Artists confirmed for Treefort Music Fest will be asked to not play any other Boise area (100 mile radius) shows in March 2026 and to not announce any other Boise area shows in April 2026 and beyond until after their set at the festival. We are open to exceptions to this request, but ask that they are discussed with us before confirming your appearance.
• Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.
  
  
  Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Comedyfort submission form.

Dragfort is looking for performers for Treefort Music Fest 13 (March 25 - 29, 2026). 

* If you're a musician -- even if you incorporate drag in your set -- please use this form

• Dragfort submissions are due by November 21, 2025. All applicants will be notified by February 1, 2026.
• All accepted artists will receive a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value per wristband).
• In this submission form, please tell us about yourself, your art, and what you would like to perform or exhibit at Dragfort for Treefort 2026.
  
  Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.
   
• Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Dragfort submission form.

Storyfort is looking for writers of fiction, poetry, memoir, and storytellers of all kinds.

*If you're a musician -- even if you incorporate storytelling in your set, please use this form

• Storyfort submissions are due by January 1, 2026. All applicants will be notified in late January.
• We will consider individual authors as well as panel presentations. In this submission form, tell us about yourself, your work, and your pitch for a panel, presentation, or reading at Storyfort 2026.
• All storytellers accepted to speak at Storyfort 2026 will be offered to speak at at least one 30-60 minute event to occur sometime over the 5 day span of the festival (March 25 - 29, 2026). All accepted artists will receive a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value per wristband), access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge, eternal glory, and a bag of Storyfort goodies.
  
  Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.
   
• Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Storyfort submission form.

Kidfort submission form.

Please submit if you are any type of artist (music, dance, theatre, comedy, yoga, etc.) that creates work specifically for kids.

If you are a musician and your project is kid friendly but you are interested in playing the festival more broadly - not just the youth-focused stages - you will want to submit via this link instead.

• In this submission form, please tell us about yourself and/or your group and what you would like to do at Kidfort 2026 (Kidfort is Saturday and Sunday, March 28 - 29, 2026)
• Submissions for Kidfort 2026 close on November 21, 2025.
• All accepted artists will receive a minimum of $50 cash, a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value) for each group member, access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge, eternal glory, and a bag of Kidfort goodies.

RADIUS CLAUSE: All talent confirmed for Kidfort will be asked to not teach or perform at any other Boise area (100 mile radius) studios or venues in March 2026 and to not announce any other Boise area events in April 2026 and beyond until after their set at the festival. We are open to exceptions to this request, but ask that they are discussed with us before confirming your appearance.

Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

SUBMISSION FEES: We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Hackfort submission form.

Submit your music project for a chance to perform at Treefort Music Fest 2026!  

In this submission form, tell us about yourself/your band, send us links to your music, and upload your best song. Submissions for Treefort 2026 close on November 21, 2025. 

All music artists accepted to perform at Treefort 2026 will be offered at least one 30-40 minute set at an official Treefort venue over the 5 day span of the festival (March 25 - 29, 2026). All accepted artists will receive a minimum of $100 cash (additional travel reimbursement negotiable), 5-day festival wristbands for each band member ($300 value per wristband), access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge, 3 guest list spots to the specific show that you play, eternal glory, plus other Treefort good times and perks (like drink tickets, bag of goodies and more).

RADIUS CLAUSE: All artists confirmed for Treefort Music Fest will be asked to not play any other Boise area (100 mile radius) shows in March 2026 and to not announce any other Boise area shows in April 2026 and beyond until after their set at the festival. We are open to exceptions to this request, but ask that they are discussed with us before confirming your appearance. Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

SUBMISSION FEES: We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

Treefort 2026 is looking for Podcasts of all kinds. 

* If you're a musician — unless you also have a podcast that you would like to present at Treefort, please use this form.

• Podcast submissions are due by November 21, 2025. All applicants will be notified in January, if not earlier.
• All podcasts accepted to present at Treefort 2026 will be offered a 45-90min time slot to occur sometime over the 5 day span of the festival (March 25 - 29, 2026). All accepted podcasts will receive a 5-day festival wristband ($300 value per wristband) per member of podcast team, and access to Treefort Artist Hospitality Lounge. Any further compensation is negotiable upon receiving an invite.
  
  Please note that if accepted, the information you submit here may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and various marketing materials.

• Submission Fees — We have passionately kept our artist submissions FREE for the first 13 years of Treefort. Due to rising costs of the submission software, we are now pivoting to a new model. Submissions will be FREE until September 15th (30 days after opening). From September 15 - November 1, there will be a $10 fee per submission. After November 1, the fee will be $20 until submissions close on November 21. We appreciate you understanding that this is a big, but necessary step for us. You can email us at submissions@treefortmusicfest.com with any questions regarding this new policy. If you know anyone that would be interested in offsetting this cost as a financial sponsor, please have them email melissa@treefortmusicfest.com

• We use Submittable to collect submissions. If you aren't logged in, you will see a SUBMIT button bellow. Click submit to log in, or create a Submittable account. Once you are logged in, you will be able to fill out the 2026 Podfort submission form.