Yorktown Festival & Street Fair Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Town of Yorktown will be hosting its Tenth Annual Yorktown Festival and Street Fair on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 11am – 5pm in downtown Yorktown along Commerce Street and Veterans Road, following Support Connection’s Annual Support-A-Walk at FDR State Park. Join in the celebration of ten years and take part in all that the Yorktown community has to offer.

Residents of Yorktown as well as the surrounding communities enjoy the Yorktown Festival and Street Fair, as Commerce Street and Veterans Road are filled with exhibitors and entertainment for all. In celebration of its tenth year, there will be a special “Yorktown Celebrates Non Profits” section to celebrate and showcase the not for profit organizations in the Yorktown Community. Yorktown residents as well as others in the surrounding communities can make a difference for those in need by visiting the Yorktown Community Food Pantry in the nonprofit section and donate non perishable items or purchase an item off their wish list to help a family for the upcoming holidays.

Returning again to the Festival this year is the Annual Dog Costume Contest & Parade at 2pm which will include fun carnival style games. For those with a sweet tooth, there will be a cupcake eating contest at 12:30pm on the main stage sponsored by Funtime Amusements, where the top winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and bragging rights. Donate the gift of life and visit The American Red Cross at the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center from 10am-5pm. Bring out the seniors for a complimentary luncheon sponsored by Fidelis Care and enjoy great food from local area businesses and restaurants from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center.

Enjoy fun on the main field as Fidelis Care will be bringing face painters, a balloon artist, and the New York City Football Club interactive marketing “Striker” vehicle and inflatable kickball for people to test their soccer skills with professional staff members. Throughout the main field, Funtime Amusements will be providing a variety of amusement rides for kids of all ages to enjoy. On the main stage, there will be live continuous entertainment provided featuring On My Toes, Dance For Joy, Street Beatz Dance Studio, The Dance Conservatory and open mic musical talents coordinated by Bob Hill, featuring Sands of Time, a classic rock band, The Prodigies, a teen jazz band, ten year old Yorktown resident and classic rock/folk singer Erisa McAuliffe, Allie Puerto playing the ukulele, Rene Carlson performing rock and bluegrass tunes on the harmonica, and Mia Zucchi singing show tunes.

“ASK is thrilled to once again join in the festivities at the 10th Annual Yorktown Festival & Street Fair,” said Liz Talbert, Executive Director of Alliance for Safe Kids. “It's hard to believe that 10 years have flown by and it is amazing to see how the event has flourished over the years. This is a unique opportunity for ASK to interact with community members of all ages, non-profit organizations and businesses all in one glorious fall day. We look forward to sharing news of the upcoming annual Save A Life event on March 3, 2019; unique and supportive programs that will benefit the entire community and ways that absolutely everyone can get involved to help keep Yorktown a safe, healthy and vibrant place to live, work, play and learn.”

"We have been a participant at the Yorktown Festival for all ten years,” said Jacquie Giannico, Marketing Director of Club Fit. “It’s a great opportunity to get in front of our local community, as well as local vendors, to thank them for being such great partners with us. This year, we celebrate our 45th “Birthday” and we continue to thrive with bringing a health club to Yorktown that cares about the community and keeping them active and fit. It has been an event that we look forward to year after year!”

Come out to show support and celebrate the success and pride of Yorktown businesses and organizations, all while enjoying great food, company, and entertainment. The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce is so thankful to its 2018 Yorktown Festival & Street Fair Sponsors: American Arms, Camp Nabby, Club Fit, Comprehensive Computers, Events To Remember, Fidelis Care, Frankie & Augie’Z, Little Sorrento/Savannah & Co., Moonlight Marine Inc., NewYorkPresbyterian- Hudson Valley Hospital, Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematory, and TD Bank.

Exhibitor and sponsorship applications, as well as festival updates can be found on the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce website at: www.yorktownchamber.org. Please contact the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce at (914) 245-4599 or via email at Info@YorktownChamber.org for additional information on how to become an exhibitor and/or sponsor. For questions about the event, please contact Events To Remember at (914) 218-3968 or via email at EventsCJH@EventsRemember.com.