BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260525T140000Z DTEND:20260525T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:VENDOR REGISTRATION - River Forest Memorial Day Business Bash DESCRIPTION:This year we're honored to continue the River Forest Business Bash a vibrant\, community-focused street fair celebrating River Forest and veteran-owned businesses.\n\nHappening immediately after the parade\, the Business Bash offers the perfect opportunity to keep the community energy going\, spotlight local businesses\, and celebrate tradition rooted in local pride.\n\nVendor Fee Structure for Business Bash:\n\n\n \n FREE Licensed River Forest businesses\n \n \n FREE Veteran-Owned Businesses from Oak Park\, River Forest\, or Forest Park\n \n \n $50 OPRF Chamber Members (outside of River Forest)\n \n \n $100 Non-Members\n \n\n\nEach confirmed vendor will receive:\n\n\n \n One 6-foot table and two chairs\n \n \n Promotion through Chamber and Village marketing channels\n \n \n Access to hundreds of attendees in a high-traffic\, family-friendly environment\n \n\n\nSet-Up Time: 8:30 AM 10:00 AM\n\nVendor Parking: Central Avenue (east of Keystone)\n\nBusiness Fair Hours: 10:30 AM 1:00 PM (immediately following the parade)\n\nVendor Selection & Guidelines:\n\n\n \n We prioritize businesses located in River Forest and veteran-owned businesses from Oak Park\, River Forest\, and Forest Park.\n \n \n Due to space limitations\, all vendor applications will be reviewed and selected based on fit with the event\, business type\, and community impact. \n \n \n Vendors offering engaging\, family-friendly\, and community-oriented products or services will be given strong consideration.\n \n \n Food vendors will be limited\, and must meet all Village of River Forest health and safety requirements.\n \n\n\nVendors will be notified no later than May 11\, 2026. Selected vendors will be contacted with confirmation\, setup instructions\, and additional details upon acceptance. Any registration fees for vendors not selected will be refunded at that time.\n\nParticipation in the River Forest Memorial Day Parade\n\nBusiness Bash vendors are highly encouraged to participate in the Parade\, operated by the River Forest Park District. For more information about the Parade\, please visit https://rfparks.com/memorial-day-celebration\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\nWe're seeking community-minded partners to help bring this event to life. Sponsors receive brand visibility\, community goodwill\, and key placement in event marketing.\n\n Presenting Sponsor $1\,000 (Only 1 Available)\n\n\n \n Name recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials\n \n \n Top billing on signage\, press releases\, and social media\n \n \n Premium booth placement\n \n \n Opportunity to speak during the event's welcome\n \n \n Custom branding add-ons (banners\, giveaways\, etc.)\n \n\n\n Community Sponsor $500 (4 Available)\n\n\n \n Logo placement on signage\, website\, and social media\n \n \n Preferred booth placement\n \n Recognition in Chamber communications before and after event\n Optional add-ons (umbrella\, extra chairs\, etc.)\n\n\n Neighbor Sponsor $250 (4 Available)\n\n\n Name/logo on event signage\n Shoutout in Chamber social media and email blast\n Preferred Booth placement \n\n\nAdditional sponsorship dollars may allow us to offer live entertainment\, kids' activities\, or extra amenities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


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\nThis year we&rsquo\;re honored to continue the \;River Forest Business Bash &mdash\; a vibrant\, community-focused street fair celebrating River Forest and veteran-owned businesses.

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Happening immediately after the parade\, the Business Bash offers the perfect opportunity to keep the community energy going\, spotlight local businesses\, and celebrate tradition rooted in local pride.

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Vendor Fee Structure for Business Bash:

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Each confirmed vendor will receive:

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Set-Up Time: 8:30 AM &ndash\; 10:00 AM
\nVendor Parking: Central Avenue (east of Keystone)
\nBusiness Fair Hours: 10:30 AM &ndash\; 1:00 PM (immediately following the parade)

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Vendor Selection &\; Guidelines:

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Vendors will be notified no later than May 11\, 2026. \; Selected vendors will be contacted with confirmation\, setup instructions\, and additional details upon acceptance. \; Any registration fees for vendors not selected will be refunded at that time.

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Participation in \;the River Forest Memorial Day Parade

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Business Bash vendors are highly encouraged to participate in the Parade\, operated by the River Forest Park District. \; For more information about the Parade\, please visit \;https://rfparks.com/memorial-day-celebration

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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We&rsquo\;re seeking community-minded partners to help bring this event to life. Sponsors receive brand visibility\, community goodwill\, and key placement in event marketing.

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🎤\; Presenting Sponsor &ndash\; $1\,000 (Only 1 Available)

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🌟\; Community Sponsor &ndash\; $500 (4 Available)

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​\;🌟\; Neighbor Sponsor &ndash\; $250 (4 Available)

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Additional sponsorship dollars may allow us to offer live entertainment\, kids'\; activities\, or extra amenities.

\n LOCATION:Lake Street (Forest to Keystone) and Keystone Avenue (Lake to Central)\, River Forest UID:e.1821.44463 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260403T215209Z URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/vendor-registration-river-forest-memorial-day-business-bash-44463 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR