City of Rochester
News Release
Vending Opportunities Available
(Friday, April 8, 2022) – The Rochester Harborfest is returning to Ontario Beach Park in 2022,
thanks to the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee, the City, and Monroe
County. The Harborfest will take place June 17–19 to mark the opening of the
summer season at the beach as well as the 200th anniversary of
Monroe County and the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse.
The 2022 Harborfest
will feature entertainment on both days, including professional sand sculpting
demonstrations, a gigantic car show and a boat parade of lights. Activities
will include a volleyball tournament, children’s area, food vendors, tours of
the historic lighthouse, free rides on the 116-year-old Dentzel Carousel, and
much more. Past events have drawn thousands to the beach and port area in
Charlotte. Area businesses will also feature food and beverage specials all
weekend.
Organizers are
seeking vendors to participate. A limited number of sales spots are available
for vendors of arts, crafts and other new merchandise. The vending fee is $40
per day or $65 for both days. There are also opportunities for commercial
vendors for promotion or sale of commercial services, for $300 for the two-day
event.
For applications and
details, interested vendors should contact Jaime Henderson at jme.lyn.g@hotmail.com or call (585) 865-3320.
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