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Get Involved In The 2018 River Festival

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Bands play on the floating stage in the Lechmere Canal during the 2017 River Festival.

Cambridge Arts is looking for sponsors, volunteers, community groups and vendors to be part of the annual River Festival along the East Cambridge waterfront from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Learn more: cambridgeartscouncil.org/riverfestival


Sponsors
Looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with new clients and constituents? With audience numbers of 175,000, this event offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities that connect businesses with potential patrons face to face and is a great way to promote your brand and engage with the community. Join us in building a unique and mutually beneficial partnership with unparalleled outreach potential!

Volunteers
We need your help to make this one-of-a-kind arts and culture event a success. Valuable volunteers like you make entertaining 175,000 festival-goers possible. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. This is also a wonderful team building and/or corporate volunteerism opportunity. E-mail crf_volunteers@cambridgema.gov to sign up.

Community Tables
At the festival site, there will be a designated area for local arts and cultural organizations, community groups, and other Cambridge-based nonprofit organizations to promote their programs and events free of charge. Use the link below to apply.

Vendors
The Arts Bazaar is a curated marketplace for a wide range of items both domestically made and imported from around the world that are representative of the many ethnic and cultural backgrounds found in Cambridge. We accept vendors who sell unique, high quality, one-of-a-kind, original and/or handmade works.

The World of Food is one of the most popular attractions at the festival. It features international cuisines, healthy choices, and festival favorites. We prefer vendors who sell just a few items, arranged to be served quickly and efficiently.  

Learn more: cambridgeartscouncil.org/riverfestival


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