Merchants sought for return of Roc Holiday Village

Kevin Oklobzija//June 9, 2021//

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After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Roc Holiday Village returns for at least 13 days in December (provided photo).

Applications from merchants, vendors and restaurants for the third annual Roc Holiday Village are now being accepted.

Roc Holiday Village is an outdoor festival at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square featuring family friendly events, shopping, food and drinks, visits with Santa, free ice skating and other activities.

The 2021 festival will run for 13 days over four weekends between Dec. 3 and 26, with the possible addition of more days during the last week of December.

Organizers say a limited number of vendor spots are open in the Shopping Village, Mini Makers Market and pop-up restaurant inside The Lodge. Applications are due by July 15.

“We are beyond thrilled to be in the midst of planning an in-person event this year after having to cancel last year due to the pandemic,” Sean McCarthy, co-founder and organizer of Roc Holiday Village, said in a news release.

“We look forward to once again supporting local businesses, providing a great shopping experience for Village attendees, and making a positive economic impact on the local and regional economy.”

Festival dates are Dec. 3-5, 9-12, 16-19 and then 23 and 26, with the Village closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Merchants and vendors may apply for space in the Shopping Village, and restaurants may apply for a locale in The Lodge by contacting Jenna Manetta Knauf ([email protected]).

To apply for the Mini Maker Market on Dec. 9 and 16, contact Kelli Marsh ([email protected]).

Applications may also be processed online.

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