Sponsor An Event

Attention:  Potential Sponsors, Vendors, Restaurants, & Organizations  

You are important to the success of our events. Below is a list of 2021 events with vendor & sponsor opportunities.  If you are interested in participating, please complete the attached form and return it to us as soon as possible.

2021 Tentative Vendor Events:

April/May – Coffee & Tea Celebration / Sweet Treats events are not planned at this time 

May 29 – Cruise & ConcertsA Neighborhood Cruise ends at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway for concerts: 5:30 – Motown songs, 6:30 – 80’s music; Vendors 4:30-7:30 pm

June – August (except not on June 25)Fridays in the Park – lunch concerts at Word Park on Neville Street – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – limited vendor space (past vendors have first preference)

June 25 – Great Race & Car Shows – 5:00 – 8:30 pm – vintage endurance race featuring over 100 vehicle teams; vendors need to be in place by 4:30 pm

July – September – Uptown Tailgate Farmers Market / Pop-up ShopsTentative days/hours: Mon-Wed–Fri 3:00 – 5:30 at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza; no set-up charge; Produce vendors, contact WVU Ext. 304-255-9321; Pop-up shop vendors, contact Beckley Events

July 16 – 3rd Friday Around the Block Showcase (tentative) – Neville Street & The Underground, 4:30-7:30 pm, featuring businesses, pop-up shops, artists, organizations, musicians

July 31 – Cruise-in Car & Bike Show – Word Park, Neville Street area – 5 – 8 pm 

August 20 – 3rd Friday Around the Block Showcase(tentative) Main Street & McCreery, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, featuring businesses, pop-up shops, artists, organizations, musicians

August 28 – Appalachian Festival Street Fair – 5:30–8:30 pm – music & vendors

September 11 – Kids Classic Festival – Kids Street Fair – 10 am–2 pm, Main Street

October 2 – Chili Night, 5:00-8:30 pm (separate registration)

Please try to send in vendor registration forms at least two weeks before the event. Health Department permits or approval may be necessary.