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SUMMER JAM | FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

Please join us for the Downingtown Summer Jam Series presented by Downingtown Main Street Association on the final Fridays of June, July and August. This event is held at the concert gazebo in Kerr Park from 6pm – 10pm.

Submitting an application does not guarantee your participation in the event. Once submitted, we will review your application and notify you if you’ve been selected. At that time payment information and the following paperwork will be required, prior to the event:

1) Insurance Certificate providing proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, naming Downingtown Main Street Association as the additional insured.

2) Secure the proper licensing from the Chester County Health Department and provide a copy to DMSA no later than two weeks prior to each respective event.

Application Deadlines:

June Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, June 8

July Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, July 6

August Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, August 10

SUMMER JAM | VENDOR APPLICATION FORM

Join us for the Downingtown Summer Jam Series presented by Downingtown Main Street Association on the final Fridays of June, July and August. This event is held at the concert gazebo in Kerr Park from 6pm – 10pm. If you are an informational vendor looking to table at the Summer Jam Series, please refer to our sponsorship packages.

Application Deadlines: 

June Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, June 8

July Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, July 6

August Event Deadline: Application due by Friday, August 10

DINE IN DOWNINGTOWN: SPRING 2017

Participating local restaurants will donate 15% of sales from the following two items to the Downingtown Main Street Association, a non-profit organization committed to improving our downtown community. Visit one of these establishments in the borough Monday, May 22 through Sunday, May 28 and try one of these featured items.

Victory Brewing Company Downingtown

Grilled Asparagus Salad: Local green asparagus, baby mache, poached egg, Manchego cheese, lemon vinaigrette

Turkey and Cheddar Panini: House-smoked turkey breast, Conebella Farm’s smoked cheddar, spinach, onion and fig jam, brioche toast

Pomodoro Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Cobb Salad: Grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, avocado, tomato and onions atop crisp greens

Chicken Pomodoro: Chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomato, asparagus tips, basil, white wine and garlic sauce

Station Taproom

Thai Red Curry: Bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus and mushrooms over basmati rice with house made naan

Fish & Chips: Beer battered cod, deep friend and served with handcut fries and house made tartar

Bakers of Buffington

Lemon Cream Cupcakes & Strawberry Bavarian Cakes

Amani’s BYOB

Berkshire Pork Belly: Charred Pineapple, Pink Beans, Golden Cayenne Vinaigrette, Sugar Cane Cure, Bell Peppers

Grilled Duroc Pork Chop: Apricot Mango Chutney- Ginger Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Hazelnut Infused Grits

Milito’s Restaurant, Bar & Pizzeria

Mahi Mahi Entree:  Pan Seared Panko Crusted Mahi Mahi served with Corn Chive Relish & sauteed Crab Meat finished with a Beurre Blanc Sauce & served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Spaghetti Polpette: Milito’s Red Sauce & Meatballs topped with Asiago Cheese over Spaghetti

P.J. Whelihan’s Pub

Chopped Southwest Chicken Salad: Barbecue grilled chicken breast over romaine tossed with jalapeño ranch dressing, and topped with charred corn, avocado, cheddar jack, pick de gallo, fried tortilla strips and crispy bacon

Wam! Bam! Chicken Sandwich: Buttermilk fried chicken breast, American cheese, hot sauce mayo and pickled pepper relish on a butter toasted onion poppy seed bun 

GET TO KNOW: THE DOWNINGTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dianne Plaugher is Co-Chair of the Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Inc., along with her husband Steve Plaugher. Each year, the tree lighting and parade brings our community together along Lancaster Avenue, while families and neighbors cheer on the floats. A group of 12 volunteers coordinates the event throughout the year and addition help is brought in for coordinating the dozens of floats and community groups that paritipate in the parade. We asked Diane a few questions about the tradition, here’s what she had to say:

Explain what your non-profit does in the community:

Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Inc. provides a Christmas Tree and Tree Lighting Ceremony for the community followed by a wonderful Christmas Parade.

How many years has the Downingtown Christmas Parade been happening?

Steve and I have been involved since at least 2002.

Explain how far in advance you begin planning the event:

We meet once a month the entire year. More meetings are added as we get close to the event date.

What types of traditions can someone expect to see during the parade?

Plenty of bands, community groups and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

What’s the best part about volunteering for the Downingtown Christmas Parade?

Knowing that you are helping to put on a quality Christmas Parade for the community to enjoy.

What’s your favorite memory of the parade?

Each year is different – the best part of each year is riding behind Santa’s float, being able to see the amount of happy faces that line the streets of Downingtown enjoying the parade.

Where can you find the best pizza in the borough?

Anthony’s Cucina Fresca

How can people get involved?

We need volunteers! Contact Diane at dtownchristmas@aol.com for details.

They’re also holding a “Nite at the Races“ fundraiser on Saturday, May 20 at St. Anthony’s Lodge – get the details, here.

SUMMER JAM SERIES : FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

Final Fridays of August from 6 PM – 10PM at the Gazebo in Kerr Park

It’s our final Summer Jam Series of the summer! Last month the music festival brought hundreds of families, friends and neighbors to the heart of Downingtown on the final Friday during the summer months. This year we’ll still feature a unique selection of local musicians, food and crafts along with the addition of a beer garden all in a new location in the lush greens of Kerr Park food. Presented by the Downingtown Main Street Association and Kimberton Whole Foods, this community event is the perfect start to a summer weekend. Visit us at Kerr Park, in the lawns by the Gazebo and check out unique craft vendors, as well as a variety of tasty options including The Happy Pita, Mompops Artisan Popsicles, St. Anthony’s Restaurant and a beer garden hosted by Station Taproom with cocktails served by Manatawny Still Works!

SUMMER JAM SERIES: FRIDAY, JULY 29

Final Fridays of June, July & August from 6 PM – 10PM at the Gazebo in Kerr Park

The Summer Jam Series is back! Last year the music festival brought hundreds of families, friends and neighbors to the heart of Downingtown on the final Friday during the summer months. This year we’ll still feature a unique selection of local musicians, food and crafts along with the addition of a beer garden all in a new location in the lush greens of Kerr Park food. Presented by the Downingtown Main Street Association and Kimberton Whole Foods, this community event is the perfect start to a summer weekend. Visit us at Kerr Park, in the lawns by the Gazebo and check out unique craft vendors, as well as a variety of tasty options including The Happy Pita, Mompops Artisan Popsicles, St. Anthony’s Restaurant and a beer garden hosted by Station Taproom with mixed drinks served by Manatawny Still Works!

6:00 Kenny Lawson

Kenny Lason is a local musician whose rich vocals and acoustic stylings bring new depth to roots rock and folk tunes. He is the lead guitarist for the Billy Penn Band who have played locally and opened for numerous big name acts.

6:30 Robb Balchunas

We welcome singer, songwriter and guitarist Robb Balchunas, player of rock and country since 2004. With countless gigs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, California, Maryland and Delaware, he is also the owner of Pryme Tyme Entertainment since 2001. We look forward to hearing his music with influences from Jason Mraz, John Mayor, Green Day, CCR, John Melloncamp and Luke Bryan.

7:00 Sam Schmidthuber

A gifted singer and performer at 14, Sam has been performing locally at different venues since the age of 9. He recently auditioned for America’s Got Talent on a pass from a show producer, and won the 2016 PA Farm Show Has Talent Contest. When not performing his own shows, he is frequently a guest singer for local bands.

8:00 Free Range

We welcome back Free Range, a local Americana, classic rock, blues and folk fusion band. Check out some live recordings, here!

8:45 Billy Penn Band