John Mundy and the Bristol Borough Business Association bring you Lower Bucks County’s longest running road race, a 5K foot race on the streets of Historic Bristol Borough.
Historic Bristol Borough’s award-winning street festivals are held the first Friday of the month, from 5pm to 8 pm, along our main street district (Mill & Radcliffe Streets).
These family-friendly events are held RAIN OR SHINE and include:
*AMUSEMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT (many free) that vary month to month;
*CRAFT & ART exhibitions including interactive displays and demos;
*SHOPS, MERCHANTS & VENDORS showcasing their wares for your shopping pleasure;
*LIVE MUSIC from local bands;
*ARTS & CRAFT ACTIVITIES for all ages;
*FOOD & GOODIES from our fabulous eating establishments and specialty food vendors;
*COMMUNITY ART PROJECT exclusively designed for everyone's participation;
#BristolBoro1stFridays
Saturday, September 7, 2019
All races start and end on Mill Street in Historic Bristol Borough.
For over 50 years, Family Fitness that’s Fast, Flat and Fun!
#MillStreetRun
The BBBA wants to provide an interesting, culturally-rich, and family-friendly experience for our visitors and a successful selling experience for our members, businesses, vendors and artists. Our intention is to accept a varied mix of vendors who sell unique, quality products. We are especially interested in hand-made, crafted, and upcycled items that cannot typically be found in usual shopping venues.
Organized to highlight our members and Main Street District, vendors who are in direct competition with any of those businesses may be prohibited from participating. Exclusivity is not guaranteed. However, every effort will be made to prevent an overabundance of similar products or services. The BBBA reserves the right to deny the sale or give-away of any particular item and/or service or the participation of a vendor for any reason. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
· AMUSEMENTS such as painting, hula hooping, balloon sculptures, quick-sketch portraits, caricaturist drawings, magical acts, henna tattoos, princesses and more!
· CRAFTERS, ARTISTS, MERCHANTS & VENDORS showcasing their wares for your shopping pleasure;
· LIVE MUSIC from local bands in the gazebo at Bristol Lions Park: May - Nothing But A Nightmare; June - A Capella Pops; July - Soul Port; August - Sister Blue; September - Back Porch Jugband;
· ARTS & CRAFTS activities for all ages;
· FOOD & GOODIES from our fabulous eating establishments and specialty food vendors;
· SELFIE STATIONS for documenting the occasion;
· SHIRT SHOOTER offering free shirts courtesy of local businesses;
· COMMUNITY ART PROJECT (a painted rock mandala) begging for your participation;
First Fridays are held throughout our main street district (Mill and Radcliffe Streets) and are RAIN or SHINE!
Event-goers are welcome to park in the free, municipal lot behind Mill Street or at 1414 Radcliffe Street (in the Lenox parking lot across from Cesare’s Restaurant) with FREE SHUTTLE service to and from the festival area.
And don’t forget to join in our THEMED EVENTS: Mardi Gras in June, Christmas in July, and Philly Sports Fans in August! (No themes for May and September.) #BristolBoro1stFridays
Festival Area Drop Off/Pick Up is corner of Market and Cedar Street. (Last pick up from festival area is 8:05 pm to return to parking lot.)
Bus holds up to 45 persons; Approximately 10 minute round trip.
Thank you to the Bristol Borough School District for partnering with us for this service!
FEES:
*Only a limited number of non-profits will be permitted at each event and applications will be reviewed first come, first serve. Non-profit vendor is one that plans to participate in Event as a method to market its organization. The vendor must be a 501(c)3 organization and be able to provide proof of its status upon request. Non-profit vendors may give away items or sell items if used as a fundraiser for the organization. Paying food, craft and novelty vendors will take priority in providing items for sale.
ALL Vendors must comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances including, without limitation, regulations concerning food preparation and food sales. Vendor must have necessary documentation of permits, certifications, licenses, etc. to provide food service with them on site. The Bucks County Health Department (BCHD) reviews our vendor list prior to each event. Approval and participation is contingent upon the BCHD ruling. Please contact them directly if you have any questions