Explore Opportunities: How Your Business Can Shine at Downtown Events

Downtown Manchester businesses, Summer is here, bringing more customers and opportunities! ☀️

Let's work together to maximize the impact of our downtown events. Here's how you can participate:

2nd Saturday Weekends (May - October)

• Goal: Drive consistent traffic to Downtown Manchester every 2nd Saturday & Sunday.
• How: Create a predictable calendar of events and promotions.
• Your Role:
  • Commit to a monthly special offer or activity (e.g., discounts, menu items, workshops, pop-ups, live music).
  • Maintain consistent hours for your offer each month.
  • Your event details will be included in a summer-long guide.
• Benefit: Increased visibility and customer traffic through coordinated marketing.

May 10th: Butterfly Stroll Kickoff

• Goal: Start the summer season with a family-friendly event.
• Event: Butterfly displays, "Build a Bouquet" activity, and business-hosted events.
• Your Participation:
  • Host a pop-up, live music, class, sale, or special menu item.
  • Non-storefront businesses: We can help you host a booth on Main Street
  • "Build a Bouquet" Business Stops: 5 businesses are needed to host a flower station
  • Deadline: Register by April 4th.

Key Takeaways:

• Participate in 2nd Saturday Weekends for consistent summer traffic.
• Join the May 10th Butterfly Stroll to attract a large audience.
• We can help you create event ideas.

Let's make this summer a success for Downtown Manchester!