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All vendors must be registered with the Lee Chamber of Commerce to participate in Lee Founders Weekend. Non-registered vendors will be asked to leave.

• Marketing materials must be submitted by August 1 to be included in the Chamber’s event promotions.
• ALL Vendors selling food at any time during the weekend must comply with Tri-Town Health Department requirements and display a valid permit. Contact Tri-Town Health at 413-243-5540 or visit www.tritownhealth.org for more information.

Taste of Lee – Main Street Vendor Requirements,
Friday, September 19, 5:00–8:00 PM

If you are setting up on Main Street, the following event requirements must be followed to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for all participants and guests:

Set-Up and Parking

• Main Street will close to all traffic at 4:00 PM. Vendor booth set-up begins at 4:00 and should be complete by 4:45 PM.
• You may begin unloading at 3:45 PM, but no tents or tables may be placed on the street until the official road closure at 4:00.
• You may unload your vehicle directly on Main Street, but it must be moved to a designated parking area immediately afterward. (See attached map.)
• All vehicles must be off Main Street by 4:30 PM to avoid interfering with incoming foot traffic. (Set-up may continue.)

Booth Placement and Conduct

• Canopies must allow adequate space for pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk.
• Be courteous to downtown businesses: do not block doorways, display windows, or entrances without speaking with the business owner first.
• All vendors should plan to cease operations by 8:00 PM in preparation for the fireworks show and booth disassembly.
• Main Street reopens to vehicle traffic at 9:00 PM. To ensure public safety, all vendor materials must be fully packed up and removed by that time.

Pro Tip

The Taste of Lee draws a large crowd, often resulting in long lines. We recommend bringing adequate staff to keep service moving efficiently and maintain a great customer experience.

Lee Founders Weekend – Town Park Vendor Requirements, September 19–21, 2025

If you are setting up in Town Park, please review and follow the requirements to help us ensure a successful and well-organized weekend for all:

Town Park Vendor Hours

• Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Park Vendor Set-Up & Parking

• Tent sizes should be 10×10 or smaller. Vendors must provide all chairs, tables, canopies, and associated canopy weights. Erected canopies and umbrellas must be safely anchored.
• Vendor set-up may begin after 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday.
• You may unload on Park Place, but vehicles must be moved immediately after unloading. Vendor parking is not permitted around the Park during event hours. Please use the municipal lots to keep prime spaces available for visitors. (See attached map- Note the loss of parking on Railroad St. due to construction.)
• Vendors may leave their tents in place throughout the weekend; however, overnight security is not provided. We strongly recommend that you remove all valuables and merchandise each evening for safekeeping.
• There is very limited electricity available and will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, by contacting director@leechamber.org.

REMINDER: The Parade is on Saturday at 10:00 AM.  MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PARADE and will re-open at approx. 11:00 AM.  (Tip: Arrive early)

THE PARADE ROUTE: The Parade begins at Center Street, travels south along Main, takes a left turn onto Park Street, right turn onto Housatonic, and terminates at the Lee Athletic Field.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in this yearly event!