Overview
On September 1-3, 2018 the City of Harrisburg will proudly present the 102nd Annual Kipona Festival on Riverfront Park and City Island, sponsored by Visit Hershey Harrisburg. The Kipona Festival features more than 40 food vendors, 2 live music stages, Artist Village, Biergarten, Native American Pow-Wow, wirewalkers, canoe races, crab cake eating contest, children’s festival, rubber duck race in the Susquehanna River to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and more. Fireworks will be held on Sunday, September 2 at 8:15pm.
FESTIVAL HOURS ARE:
- 11 am – 8 pm on Saturday, September 1 & Sunday, September 2
- 11 am – 7 pm on Monday, September 3
PARKING INFO:
Street parking is FREE on Sunday & Monday
$10 special event parking in the Market Square garage
4 hours of free street parking using the code LUVHBG in the ParkMobile App
SPONSORSHIPS
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- Title Sponsor
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- Community Sponsor
The City of Harrisburg relies on community partners to produce the Kipona Festival. Sponsors receive extensive media coverage, booth spaces at the event, promotional listings on billboards and marketing materials, guest speaker opportunities and much more.
This event attracts an estimated 55,000 guests and will offer exposure to a diverse crowd of local residents and regional visitors alike. Please review the sponsorship packet and contact Megan Roby at 717-255-3169 or mmroby@harrisburgpa.gov for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
VENDORS
Food Vendors – Food vendor applications are now available. Submit your application by April 20, 2018 to save $100. The application deadline is May 20, 2018. This event attracts an estimated 55,000 attendees annually.
Product Vendors – Product vendor applications are now available. Please be specific regarding the products/services that you sell to ensure proper placement with potential competitors. Submit your application by April 20, 2018 to save $100. The application deadline is May 20, 2018. This event attracts an estimated 55,000 attendees annually.
Non-Profit Vendors – Vendor applications for non-profit companies, groups and organizations are now available. Non-profit vendors must be a 501 (c) (3). The application deadline is May 20, 2018. This event attracts an estimated 55,000 attendees annually.
Art Vendors – Art vendor applications are now available. Vendors must sell items that are handcrafted to participate in the Artist Village. Submit your application by April 20, 2018 to save $100. The application deadline is May 20, 2018. This event attracts an estimated 55,000 attendees annually.