Dear Crafters and Vendors,
Our office has received many inquiries about our decision regarding the July 18th 'Summer Fling Heritage' event. Unfortunately, t
he current CDC recommendations and PA guidelines would make it impossible to host the event as planned on July 18, 2020
, so we must regretfully POSTPONE this event until Saturday, September 5, 2020.
With that being said, please read the following information carefully:
Date/Time/Location
The DBA's plan of action moving forward (as of 6/17/2020) is to
POSTPONE the Spring Fling, Taste of the Nations, and Danville Heritage Festival until Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The event will be held on Mill Street in downtown Danville, PA as it has in past years. Vendor guidelines will remain the same as Spring Fling - set up and departure time, rain/shine, etc. The specific details will be distributed to you as the date draws nearer, as they would before any of our events.
We are COMBINING all events into one and all vendors that applied for any and all events will be welcomed at our Fall Arts & Crafts event on 9/5/2020.
Space Numbers
First, we would like to share that there are over 180 vendors that are still registered to attend our events. Each vendor comes with needs and requests that we fully try to accommodate. We understand that you have valued and loyal customers that look for you to be in the same location each year. Unfortunately, with this postponement - and combining events - there will inevitably be changes in how we must place vendors.
Under normal circumstances, we hope that you all know (and "see") that our office does the best that we possibly can to accommodate any and all vendors. Given that circumstances are not "normal," please understand that the expectation to be in your "usual" space is not a plausible option this year.
We will still do our best to accommodate everyone
, but please be understanding as we navigate the situation.
Payments & Refunds
We at the DBA fully understand that these are difficult times for everyone. We also understand that many of you have concerns regarding payments and inquiries about refunds. Since we have postponed our events, we realize that some vendors may not be able to attend due to prior commitments. Please review the following scenarios as they pertain to your situation:
I am a crafter/vendor that IS ABLE to attend on Saturday, September 5th. How should I proceed?
- If you are a crafter/vendor that has already paid for your space to attend Spring Fling/Taste of the Nations/Danville Heritage Festival and can attend on 9/5/2020, no further action is required. Your registration and payment will be transferred.
- Details regarding the event will be distributed early to mid-August.
I am a crafter/vendor that IS NOT ABLE to attend on Saturday, September 5th, 2020:
- If you are a crafter/vendor that has already paid for your space to attend Spring Fling and CANNOT attend on 9/5/2020, follow these steps:
- E-mail: dba.visitdanvillepa@gmail.com. Include your name and business no later than August 1, 2020.
- The DBA will work with you to find a solution.
I am a crafter/vendor that ALREADY REGISTERED FOR ONE OR MORE EVENTS (Spring Fling, Taste of the Nations, Danville Heritage Festival) and can still attend on Saturday, September 5th:
- If you are a crafter/vendor that has already paid for your space to attend Spring Fling, Taste of the Nations and/or Danville Heritage Festival, please e-mail dba.visitdanvillepa@gmail.com for further assistance.
Although the date for our event has changed, our policies regarding events states that registration fees are non-refundable (refer to our vendor application or vendor policies at www.visitdanvillepa.org).
Please know that our office is appointment only at this time and our employees are working remotely.
Currently, e-mail is the most efficient form of communication
, followed by phone. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this time so that we are able to assist everyone with the time and efficiency that you deserve. You will find the necessary contact information below:
Kayla Gross
Executive Assistant
dba.visitdanvillepa@gmail.com
570-284-4502
We would like to thank each of you for your loyal attendance to our events; without you our events would not be possible. It is our hope all of you are still able to join us this year.
Stay Well, Everyone.
Sincerely,
Danville Business Alliance
*Information provided in this email may be subject to change without further notice.
