Inaugural Carmel Spring Fair to be Held May 6

From Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce: Celebrate the return of warmer weather this Saturday, May 6, at the Carmel Spring Fair. The fair, which will run from 1 to 5 p.m. will turn Gleneida Avenue between Fair Street and Vink Drive in Carmel into a giant block party. It will feature rides, entertainment, food and a variety of vendors to shop.

The event is being organized by The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association, the Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam. It is being sponsored by Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Halston Media, the parent company of Mahopac News; and Examiner Media.

“This is the first time that the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce has run one of its major events within the commerce district of the hamlet of Carmel and it is such a great opportunity to showcase the businesses in the area,” said Angela Briante, chairwoman of the chamber’s Carmel Spring Fair committee and owner of Briante Realty. “Working with the other organizations that care about the hamlet truly makes this a community event.”

There will be attractions for everyone. FunTime Amusements will be operating rides for youngsters as well as teens, including the popular rock climbing wall. Pozzitiv Productions will be on hand playing the soundtrack of the day. Plus, one can have his or her face painted by 4-H members or get gardening advice from Cornell Cooperative’s Master Gardeners.

Then there are all the food options. Take the time to taste the goodies from local eateries, such as Thai Golden or Florrie Keys Tea Room, as well as from food trucks. For those with a sweet tooth there will be many desserts to choose from.

As you walk around you can learn about some of the great services local businesses offer, check out the creative crafters with hand crafted works and take advantage of the merchandise dealers offering lots of great bargains and unique items for all.

In addition, Putnam County Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a trolley that will help transport attendees from the parking areas to the festivities. Check out a list of the shuttle stops on the chamber’s website, www.mahopaccarmelchamber.com.

The Carmel Police will be closing Route 52 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. in the designated event space to ensure the attendees safety. Traffic will be instructed to use of Vink Drive, Fair Street, Fowler Avenue and Route 301 as alternative routes.

For more information visit www.mahopaccarmelchamber.com or call 845-628-5553.

Photo courtesy of Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce