Festival ISU 2026 - Campus Department Registration

Festival ISU 2026 - Department Registration

Form fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
This Festival ISU 2026 registration application is for Campus Departments ONLY.
Event Details

Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Illinois State University Quad

Festival ISU 2026 - General Information

  • Festival table spaces are limited. A limited number of tables are available to campus departments each day of Festival ISU. Please select the date(s) that most closely aligns with your department's mission.
  • Loud amplification of music is not permitted. As a courtesy to all participants, the use of large speakers and public address equipment is prohibited. Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, computers or any noise-making equipment must be conducted or arranged so that noise resulting from the demonstration will not disturb adjacent exhibitors.
  • For tables requiring electricity: Extension cords will not be provided. Participants must bring a cord that is at least 50' in length and made for outdoor use. Electricity will not be provided only for laptop/cell phone use. Please come prepared with equipment fully charged.
  • The sale of food/drink is not permitted at Festival ISU. Any food items distributed must be pre-packaged snacks or candy. No homemade food, baked goods, popcorn, sno-cones, etc. will be permitted. Alcohol and tobacco sales are not permitted and cannot be advertised. The ISU quad is a non-smoking area. All participating campus departments must adhere to university policies and event guidelines as stated. All participants must leave their table and surrounding area as it was found including picking up litter and/or display materials and disposing it in the appropriate containers.
Will your table require electricity?
required
Notice regarding electricity at tables
Although every effort will be made to place you near a power source, we cannot guarantee the placement. Extension cords will not be provided. Participants must bring a cord that is at least 50' in length and made for outdoor use. Electricity will not be provided only for laptop/cell phone use. Please come prepared with equipment fully charged.
Please check what items will require electricity at your table (check all that apply).
required
If your table has special requirements (such as water for dunk tank, special power needs, etc.), please contact Maren Keller at mkelle4@ilstu.edu.
Will your department bring a pop-up tent? (Maximum size is 10' X 10')
required
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) participating by date/category.

Tuesday, August 25: 
Agriculture, Animals, Art, Business, Communication, Dance, Education, Engineering, Entertainment, Event Planning, Fashion, Gaming/Gaming Culture, Media, Music, Language, Performance, Publication, Recreation, Science, Sport Clubs, Technology, Theater, Well-being

Wednesday, August 26: 
Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Cultural/Ethnic, Environmental, Faith/Spiritual, General, Graduate Students, Health/Medical, Honor Society, Leadership/Advisory, Political, Professional, Service, Social Science, Social Sororities and Fraternities, Sustainability, Veterans

Please choose the date(s) you wish to participate in Festival ISU 2026.
required
If you or your department have any questions or concerns, please contact Maren Keller at mkelle4@ilstu.edu.