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SUMMARY:VENDOR REGISTRATION - River Forest Memorial Day Business Bash
LOCATION:Lake Street (Forest to Keystone) and Keystone Avenue (Lake to Cent
 ral)\, River Forest
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE (5/19/25): Online vendor registration for this event has
  closed. If you have questions\, please contact programming@oprfchamber.or
 g This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the River Forest Memorial Day P
 arade\, and we’re honoring the milestone with the launch of the River Fo
 rest Business Bash — a vibrant\, community-focused street fair celebrati
 ng River Forest and veteran-owned businesses. Happening immediately after 
 the parade\, the Business Bash offers the perfect opportunity to keep the 
 community energy going\, spotlight local businesses\, and create a new tra
 dition rooted in local pride. Vendor Fee Structure for Business Bash: FREE
  – Licensed River Forest businesses FREE – Veteran-Owned Businesses fr
 om Oak Park\, River Forest\, or Forest Park $50 – OPRF Chamber Members (
 outside of River Forest) $100 – Non-Members Each confirmed vendor will r
 eceive: One 6-foot table and two chairs Promotion through Chamber and Vill
 age marketing channels Access to hundreds of attendees in a high-traffic\,
  family-friendly environment Set-Up Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Vendor Park
 ing: Central Avenue (east of Keystone) Business Fair Hours: 10:30 AM – 1
 :00 PM (immediately following the parade) Vendor Selection & Guidelines: W
 e prioritize businesses located in River Forest and veteran-owned business
 es from Oak Park\, River Forest\, and Forest Park. Due to space limitation
 s\, all vendor applications will be reviewed and selected based on fit wit
 h the event\, business type\, and community impact. Vendors offering engag
 ing\, family-friendly\, and community-oriented products or services will b
 e given strong consideration. Food vendors will be limited\, and must meet
  all Village of River Forest health and safety requirements. Vendors will 
 be notified no later than May 12\, 2025. Selected vendors will be contacte
 d with confirmation\, setup instructions\, and additional details upon acc
 eptance. Any registration fees for vendors not selected will be refunded a
 t that time. Participation in the 100th Anniversary River Forest Memorial 
 Day Parade Business Bash vendors are highly encouraged to participate in t
 he Parade\, operated by the River Forest Park District. For more informati
 on about the Parade\, please visit https://rfparks.com/memorial-day-celebr
 ation Sponsorship Opportunities We’re seeking community-minded partners 
 to help bring this event to life. Sponsors receive brand visibility\, comm
 unity goodwill\, and key placement in event marketing. 🎤 Presenting Spo
 nsor – $1\,000 (Only 1 Available) Name recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  on all event materials Top billing on signage\, press releases\, and soci
 al media Premium booth placement Opportunity to speak during the event’s
  welcome Custom branding add-ons (banners\, giveaways\, etc.) 🌟 Communi
 ty Sponsor – $500 (4 Available) Logo placement on signage\, website\, an
 d social media Preferred booth placement Recognition in Chamber communicat
 ions Optional add-ons (umbrella\, extra chairs\, etc.) Additional sponsors
 hip dollars may allow us to offer live entertainment\, kids' activities\, 
 or extra amenities. Date & time details 9:00-10:30 | VENDOR SET-UP 10:30-1
 :00 | Celebration & Business Bash 1:00-2:00 | Clean-up\n\nhttps://www.oprf
 chamber.org/events/93861
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93861
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