Vendor, Sponsor Opportunities Available for Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival

[Howard Hartman]

City of Gaithersburg Press Release
For Immediate Release          July 16, 2010

Vendor, Sponsor Opportunities Available for
Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival

Gaithersburg, MD (July 16, 2010). Plans are now underway for the 29th annual Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne street festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 19, 2010. This one-day event features seven stages of live entertainment, two festival food courts, a Green Zone filled with environmental information and resources, the City World Market of artisans and crafters from around the world, and plenty of diversions for children. Nearly 30,000 people attended the festival last year.

Vendors and sponsors are invited to apply for participation in this year’s event. Vendor categories include arts and crafts, commercial and food vendors, Green Zone vendors, nonprofit organizations, activity booths, and political candidates. Booth fees range from $30 to $255. The registration deadline is quickly approaching, however. Early applications are due August 6, 2010. After that, a $20 late fee will apply. The last day for all applications is September 4, 2010.

Sponsorship opportunities also exist for businesses interested in supporting the festival and gaining additional marketing exposure. Several sponsorship levels with varying promotional benefits have been established to encourage a wide range of participation.

Application and sponsorship forms are available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/celebrate, or call the Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture at 301-258-6350.