Utica Greens Fest Announces SHOP LOCAL Concept


UTICA, NY -  The Utica Greens Fest is announcing its SHOP LOCAL concept for the festival taking place Saturday, September 12th 2009, Noon - 6PM.  In keeping with the UTICA , green, & eco-friendly theme the Utica Greens Fest is providing an avenue to encourage residents and visitors to SHOP LOCAL.  An area of "Green Street" (Varick Street) will feature vendors that are from CNY and either make their product here, base their business here, or have a CNY heritage of some sort.  The event will be run in coordination with the UMAF which is September 10th-12th throughout the city of Utica.  The event will feature live performances by UMAF musicians, artists, food, and shopping.

The Utica Greens Fest will be celebrating and showing off one of Utica's signature dishes, Utica Greens.  Area restaurants will be featuring their different versions of Utica Greens.  So whether you like them hot, medium, mild, with or without potatoes, ham or prosciutto, the Utica Greens Fest will feature every different recipe.  This event is to be a celebration of the food that shapes our city and families.

The family friendly Utica Greens Fest will be a GREEN event.  "Green" eco friendly vendors will line "Green Street" (Varick Street) which will be closed to traffic 8am - 8pm.  UMAF musicians will be playing live in the street, so that families and guests of all ages may enjoy the music of the UMAF as they shop, eat, and socialize.

The Utica Greens Festival is currently taking submissions for the following:

• Local restaurants to sample their greens and sell their best dishes (limited space available)
• LOCAL businesses to sell their goods that are made in Central New York (limited space available)
• Eco-friendly green vendors to sell their green themed products (limited space available)
• Artists to create beautiful sidewalk chalk drawings all over Green Street (Varick St)

For sponsor opportunities & vendor info please contact Jessica Elefante at Sweet P. Promotions at 315.797.4500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more info on the Utica Music and Arts Fest please visit www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

Sweet P. Promotions is a full service event and production company that strives to bring the client's vision to life in a unique and creative way.  From intimate gatherings to extravagant galas, every event is tailored to the clients needs and goals, ensuring an innovative and special experience. A full list of services and details can be found at www.sweetppromotions.com.

For Sweet P. Promotions information please contact Jessica Elefante, Owner, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone 315.797.4500 or visit www.sweetppromotions.com.

Announcing the Utica Green’s Festival!
Saturday during the Utica Music & Arts Festival
Noon – 6PM - Varick Street


Taste all the areas BEST greens, shop at “Green” eco friendly vendors on Green Street (Varick St.), bring your kids to watch family movies and cartoons on the outdoor Green Screen!

The Utica Greens Festival is looking for the following:

-Sidewalk Artists to create beautiful chalk drawings all over Varick St. (which will be closed to traffic)
-Local restaurants to sample their greens and sell their best dishes
-ECO-friendly green vendors to sell their green products

There are only 15 restaurant and 15 vendor spots available.

This event will be run in coordination with the Utica Music and Arts Fest which is September 10th – 12th throughout the city of Utica. The event will feature live performances by UMAF bands and musicians, artists, food, and shopping.

For sponsor opportunities & vendor info please contact Jessica Elefante at Sweet P. Promotions at 315.797.4500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more info on the fest please visit www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

So mark the date in your calendar and help spread the good word. For more information on the festivities please visit www.uticamusicandartsfest.com