2021 Stringfest &
Taste of Maplewood Street Festival
Business Participation Overview
Friday, May 14th &
Saturday, May 15th
In 2021, the Mid County Chamber of Commerce and Maplewood Special Business District will team up to present two beloved events on one weekend! Over the weekend of May 14 & 15, the City of Maplewood will hold their Annual Stringfest in concert with the Mid County Chamber of Commerce’s 13th Annual Taste of Maplewood Street Festival.
Stringfest will occur on Friday, May 14th while the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival will take place on Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th. The result will be the culmination of Maplewood and Richmond Height’s most renowned restaurants, beloved boutiques, and unique specialty stores. There are opportunites to participate at your storefront or via booth space throughout the event.
The events will be held throughout downtown Maplewood and will feature live music, outdoor vendor booths, and lots of fun!
Two Events- One Weekend!
Stringfest
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May 14
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Presented by
City of Maplewood SBD
Taste of Maplewood
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May 14 & 15
Fri.- 6:00-9:00 p.m
Sat. Noon-8:00 p.m.
Presented by
Mid County Chamber of Commerce
Stringfest & Taste of Maplewood Street Festival
May 14 | 6:00- 9:00 p.m.
Live music will be spread throughout downtown Maplewood.
Parking on the south side of 7200 and 7300 Blocks of Manchester will be closed.
Businesses will be set-up in-front of storefront and/or under tents in designated locations
Stringfest and Taste of Maplewood will be held in a coordinated effort.
Taste of Maplewood Street Festival
May 15 | Noon-8:00 p.m.
Live music will occur on a main stage in the Saratoga Lanes Parking Lot with some smaller performances throughout Maplewood
Sutton Blvd, Manchester to Hazel will be closed
Parking on the south side of 7200 and 7300 Blocks of Manchester will be closed.
Businesses will be set-up in-front of storefront and/or under tents in designated locations.
2021 Stringfest Participation Information
*Stringfest Participating Businesses will be listed on the City of Maplewood Special Business District’s event website and promoted via social media and pre-promotional materials. Registered businesses will be engaged and involved in all activities happening on Friday, May 14th. There is no fee for eligible businesses to participate.
STRINGFEST – Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a valid business license in the City of Maplewood AND
- Business must be located in the Maplewood Special Business District
2021 Taste of Maplewood Participation Information
*Participating businesses who register for the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival who own/operate a business in the Maplewood Special Business District will automatically be registered as a Stringfest participant.
Taste of Maplewood Street Festival Businesses will be listed on the Mid County Chamber of Commerce’s event website, promoted via social media, listed in a visitor guide, and in all pre-promotional materials. Registered participants are permitted to have an outdoor presence without obtaining a permit from the City of Maplewood. Registered businesses are involved in events on Friday, May 14th and/or Saturday, May 15th. Businesses may choose to have their booth in front of their storefront or be located throughout downtown Maplewood (Chamber will assign location). Participation fees vary. See below.
Taste of Maplewood- Participation Criteria
- Hold a valid business license in the City of Maplewood or City of Richmond Heights and/OR
- Be a Member of the Mid County Chamber of Commerce
Taste of Maplewood Vendor Fees
Sidewalk Participants are able to set-up their booth on the sidewalk directly in front of thier storefront. (Only businesses located in downtown Maplewood are eligible to register as a Sidewalk Participant) Booth space must not encroach on a neighboring businesses storefront, nor interfere unreasonably with pedestrian traffic. Note: Parking will be closed on the south side of Manchester Rd in the 7300 and 7200 blocks. This will give some additional room for businesses to set-up without impeding in pedestrian traffic.
FEES
Early registration discount offered through Friday, April 16th. All registration fees must be paid on or before April 16th for the discount to be honored.
| Standard Fee | Discount for Early Registration* (Register/Pay by April 16) | |
| Member | 60.00 | 40.00 |
| Non-Member | 75.00 | 65.00 |
Street Vendor participation fee includes a table and tent for both days. Access to electricity is available on a limited basis. Street Vendors will either be set-up in CNB Park OR on Sutton Blvd. and will be based on logistical factors.
FEES
Early registration discount offered through Friday, April 16th. All registration fees must be paid on or before April 16th for the discount to be honored.
| Standard Fee | Discount for Early Registration* (Register/Pay by April 16) | |
| Member | 200.00 | 160.0 |
| Non-Member | 250.00 | 200.00 |
