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JulyFest
The 49th Annual JulyFest will take place on Friday, July 8, 2011 from 10am - 9pm and Saturday, July 9th from 10am - close.
Binghamton's 49th Annual JulyFest returns to downtown Binghamton bigger and better than ever with something for the entire family – art, music, crafts, races and great food. It’s a downtown celebration! Located on Court Street, between the Court House and Water Street with Washington Street between Court and Hawley, this year's festival has over 35 craft vendors, 15 artists and 12 food vendors. Click here for the 2010 event brochure.
Scheduled Activities:
Some of the events occurring in JulyFest are:
- KIDZ ART ZONE sponsored by Gorgeous Washington Street Association will provide make and take your own arts & crafts with face painting, drumming sessions and more!
- The Magic Paintbrush Project sponsored by NBT Bank gives children of all ages and abilities an opportunity to practice their artistic skills. Live musical performances will be featured on both days, as well.
- Friday at noon will feature a live performance for the Downtown Binghamton Business Association Farmer’s Market Brown Bag Lunch Series on the main stage. At 6pm that evening, SPLASH sponsored by M&T Bank will play at Live at Five on State Street, between Court and Hawley Streets.
- On Saturday, JulyFest will host the fourth annual Parlor City 5K Run sponsored by Chemung Canal & Trust on Saturday at 9am beginning on Water Street. Entry fees are $18.50 (w/T-shirt) or $12 (w/o T-shirt) and $20 day of race with a commemorative T-shirt.
- Following the run, the second annual JAZZFEST will begin on the corner of State and Court Street, JAZZ MUSIC AT ITS FINEST!
- For more information on JulyFest, please contact Ron Sall, (607) 722-7780.
Parlor City 5K Run
A certified USATF 5K distance, the race course passes through downtown Binghamton's National Register historic district before a race finish after crossing the Court Street Bridge. The event is made possible by the race's financial sponsor, Chemung Canal & Trust; additional support and assistance is provided by the Downtown Binghamton Business Association (DBBA); City of Binghamton Departments of Economic Development, Parks, Public Works and Police/Traffic Division; the Broome County STOP-DWI Program, and the Triple Cities Runners Club.
For results of the 2010 Parlor City 5K Run, please click on Divisions & Places or Times & Places.
Please mark your calendars for the 4th Annual July Fest Parlor City 5K Run to be held Saturday, July 9, 2011.
Running is a tremendous sport for fun, friends and fitness! A list of area races can be found at www.triplecitiesrunnersclub.org.
For additional information about the race, please call (607) 772-7161.
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