Don't Miss: Nanuet Street Fair June 7

Last year’s inaugural event was an enormous success – by police and town estimates more than 12,000 people walked down Main Street enjoying the food, all day entertainment, clothing, jewelry and boutique-like vendors as well as spending time seeing their neighbors and getting to know more local shop owners.

“We had no idea how successful this event would be!” stated Risa B. Hoag, President of the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce. “When Joe Brunelli came to the Chamber Board two years ago with the idea of hosting a Street Fair, the board basically shrugged and said, ‘sure if you want to head it up, go for it.’ After all we were barely a year old when Joe proposed the idea.”

But Joe Brunelli ran with the board approval and never looked back.

“I think we were all amazed and grateful that so many people came out to support the event – from the Town of Clarkstown, to the Fair Sponsors, the vendors, and the families who came by the hundreds – it was more than we could have hoped for,” said Brunelli.

But he should have known it would be such an overwhelming success, after all, Joe and co-chair Susan Farese have regular monthly meeting with Alex Gromack and the Town Board to discuss not only the Street Fair but all the other significant items affecting the hamlet such as parking, main street signage, holiday lights, and more. “Clarkstown has been a terrific partner in our mission of ‘building Nanuet.’ They have welcomed our ideas and suggestions and helped us to move forward. The fair would not have been possible without their support,” stated Farese who sits on the Executive Board for the Nanuet Chamber.

Since its inception 3 years ago, the Nanuet Chamber has been one of the most active Chambers in the County hosting art exhibits, health fairs, family Halloween events, business workshops and a highly successful summer networking event at the Shops at Nanuet last July.

“We’re looking forward to hosting the Tent Event again this year on July 9th,” said Kevin Hardy, the event chair, board member and owner of KLS Transportation. “Last year we had over 120 people from around the county come out to join us in the rain.”

He noted that this year the Shops will close down the Center Street and the Chamber will get a larger tent to accommodate all the folks who want to participate. “It won’t rain though this year,” stated Hardy with a grin. More information about the summer networking event can be found at www.nanuetchamber.com. Sponsorships will be available again for $300.

The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce has over 120 members. Membership is $125 per year for businesses and $25 a year for residents. A list of impressive benefits is on the Chamber website (www.nanuetchamber.com). Members enjoy a discounted rate at most meetings, a discount on Fair booths, the ability to send email blasts to the membership database twice a year, membership cards and window decals among other things.

The Street Fair will take place on Main Street on Sunday from 10am -5pm. Nearly 200 vendors are expected to participate by taking a spot along Main Street from the entrance to Stop & Shop down to Prospect Street. Major event sponsors for this year’s Fair include The Town of Clarkstown, Stop & Shop, Rockland Bakery, Connections Contact Center, Mercedes Benz and Tumble-Bee Gymnastics. The first 500 people who stop by the Chamber booth will receive a free goodie bag with many items and coupons from area businesses.

In addition to the rides for children, there will also be some family games arranged this year and more information can be obtained at the Chamber booth. The event will also feature two separate beer gardens and all day entertainment from a wide variety of local performers. The fair starts at 10am with discounted ride prices for children and it will run until 5pm.

There is no charge for admission to the Street Fair and free parking is available around Main Street. A map will be posted to the Chamber website. Anyone wishing to help out with the coordinating any aspect of the fair is encouraged to go towww.nanuetchamber.com or send an email to info@nanuetchamber.com.

The Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including an annual business expo and health & fitness fair, and all information is posted to their website. The Chamber is dedicated to promoting and supporting the business, civic, and cultural vitality of Nanuet through advocacy, leadership and networking to create a vibrant, prosperous, environmentally sound, and strong community. For more information on the Nanuet Chamber events and activities, visit www.nanuetchamber.com.

“Get there early and make a day of it,” stated Hoag. “It’s a day to celebrate all things Nanuet!”