Section K — Community Impact & Promotional Notes
Your participation in the festival not only promotes your business but also helps support important community initiatives, including park restoration and mental health services (via auction only). This section provides information on how your involvement contributes to local efforts and encourages participation in promotional Local Economy & Small Businesses.
The festival supports various local vendors, food trucks, musicians, and DJs, providing them with exposure and increasing their sales. As the festival attracts visitors, they are likely to spend money in local shops, restaurants, and hotels, bolstering the economy. This event not only supports small businesses but also helps keep revenue within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Community Impact Statements
About Bushkill Park
Bushkill Park, established in 1902, is a historic amusement park featuring a variety of attractions, including rides, the Hilarity Hall funhouse, an indoor skating rink, and an arcade. The funds raised through the Music in the Park Festival will help restore these rides, maintain the skating rink, enhance accessibility, and preserve affordable family entertainment for the community.
About Positive Peer Mentoring
Positive Peer Mentoring provides trauma-informed mental health and peer support services to vulnerable populations. Funds generated from the festival will support subsidized therapy sessions, mentor training, and outreach programs aimed at empowering those in need.
Overview
The Music in the Park Festival Fundraiser is dedicated to raising essential funds for restoring Bushkill Park. Your contributions will aid in repairing rides, maintaining the skating rink, improving accessibility, and ensuring that affordable family entertainment remains available for our community.
Park Restoration & Preservation
Your participation in the festival plays a vital role in restoring this cherished local landmark. The funds raised will directly pay for necessary repairs to rides and structures, upkeep of the Fun House and arcade, and improvements to pathways, seating, and restrooms. Restoring the park not only preserves its historical significance but also ensures safe and low-cost recreational opportunities for local families.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Proceeds from the festival will be allocated to critical accessibility upgrades, allowing more individuals to enjoy the park. This includes essential repairs to pathways, the installation of accessible restrooms, and improvements to seating and entry points. By making the park more accessible, we support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children in enjoying all it has to offer.
Local Economy & Small Businesses
The festival supports various local vendors, food trucks, musicians, and DJs, providing them with exposure and increasing their sales. As the festival attracts visitors, they are likely to spend money in local shops, restaurants, and hotels, bolstering the economy. This event not only supports small businesses but also helps keep revenue within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Mental Health Services & Positive Peer Mentoring
A portion of the proceeds, specifically from the auction, will directly support Positive Peer Mentoring initiatives. These funds will help expand trauma-informed mental health services for vulnerable groups, including low-income children, foster youth, and families. The support will cover subsidized therapy sessions, mentor training programs, school initiatives, and vital community outreach efforts.
Youth & Community Programs
The funds raised will also assist in developing community programs focused on skill-building, resilience, and safe activities for youth. Programs will include peer-mentor training, social-emotional learning workshops in schools, and access to low-cost or free counseling. These services are designed to strengthen families and address barriers to care, fostering a healthier community.
Volunteerism & Community Building
The festival creates numerous volunteer opportunities, encouraging community engagement and bringing neighbors together. Volunteers will gain valuable event experience and skills. Attendees will have the chance to connect with local groups, artists, and service providers, helping to build strong community ties and support networks.
Community Benefits
Participation helps promote multiple initiatives:
Bushkill Park Restoration: Funds will repair rides, maintain the skating rink, improve accessibility, and ensure affordable family entertainment in our community.
Positive Peer Mentoring: Funds support trauma-informed mental health services for vulnerable groups, including low-income families. Proceeds fund subsidized therapy sessions, mentor training, and outreach.
Local Economy: Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and DJs benefit from increased sales and exposure, boosting local shops and restaurants.
Ticket Giveaways
DJs and bands each receive two complimentary tickets to distribute. Each registered vendor receives one complimentary ticket to give away.
How to Use Tickets: Use tickets for social media engagement or community outreach. Encourage followers to like, comment, or tag friends for a chance to win.
Collect winners' first and last names one week before the event—they must show an ID to receive them.
Promotional Tip
"Which song will I play first at the Music in the Park Festival Fundraiser? Comment below. One winner will receive a free ticket to this year's festival. Winner announced on [date]. Must be 18+ to claim."