The Annual Rockville Fest is 17 Days Away

Golf has its four majors.

So does Rockville. So with July in the Sky and National Night Out done, it's time for the annual Rockville Fest.

And it's 17 days and counting.

This year the Rockville Community Alliance, the Tri-Town Cruzers, the Vernon Parks and Recreation Department and the Vernon Community Network are bringing bring back the ever-expanding festival.

It is scheduled for on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year's Rockville Fest is actually three events in one:

• The Tri-Town Cruzers will again bring hundreds of cars and car enthusiasts to Main Street and the streets around Central Park in downtown Rockville. The show has been popular draw in past years. Car show trophy sponsorships are available.

• Central Park - 14 Park Place - will be filled with booths from crafters, home party vendors, artisans, businesses and local organizations. Food will be available from Russ’s Time Diner, area pizza and grinder shops and unique food trucks. Bounce Houses and activities will also be on the green throughout the day.

• This year, under the sponsorship of the Vernon Community Network/Vernon School Readiness Program, the Ready-Set- Baby Fair is scheduled for Talcott Park that day. Several local organizations, businesses and health care professionals will be on hand to offer information to parents and those who are expecting.

There will be "minimal fees" for booths in and around Central Park, organizers said.

Booth prices are:

• Food vendors and businesses - $100, plus the necessary permits.

• Crafters, home party vendors, artisans - $50.

• Local non-profit organizations - $25

Those sponsoring booths should bring tables, chairs, pop-ups, banners, etc. There will be limited electrical capabilities at the event and no stakes are allowed in Central Park.

For more information, contact Thomas DiDio at thomas.didio@snet.net or 860-380-7104.

The fourth event is the December Winterfest. RCA officials have just announced the event is in its planning stages.