Connect your business or group to the people by joining this great event as a Route Host, Activity Partner or Event Sponsor
Click Here to sign up as Event Sponsor, Activity Partner, or Route Host!
SUNDAY APRIL 28th 11 AM to 3 PM
Road Closure 10 AM to 4 PM
All businesses and organizations wishing to participate in Roswell Moves must complete an application. Once application is completed the application will be reviewed by the Roswell Moves! event committee and applicants will be notified of event participation by 4/14 at the latest. Completing an application does NOT guarantee a spot at the event.
Applicants have the option to participate in three ways:
ROUTE HOST
Is your business/organization directly on the route? If you answered yes, we encourage you to participate in the event beyond just extending your storefront by offering some fun activities, specials or promotions for the festival.
Activity Partner
Activity Partners are non-profit organizations outside that want to provide an activity and engage with attendees. Preference will be given to Activity Partners that align in some way to our mission. Our overall mission is promoting health and wellness, transportation options, civic pride and community engagement. We ask businesses to participate in the event as a sponsor.
Event Sponsor
Like all great events, Roswell Moves! could not happen without the generosity of our great sponsors! We ask located outside Canton Street and the Roswell Historic District to participate in the event as a sponsor. Receive additional exposure and benefits for your business/organization by becoming an event sponsor!
Not sure how your business or group can participate? Check out our Roswell Moves! Pinterest page for activity ideas or check out some ideas below:
Free opportunities for participating:
ART GALLERIES –
- organize a “first Fridays” style gallery tour. Canton street will be dedicated to pedestrians and other non motorized traffic making “tours” easier than ever Plus with no outside alcohol vendors offering a free glass of wine and some cheese can help attract folks into your business. Wherever possible look to bring displays outside and closer to the street.
- art galleries partner with art groups to offer free art activities (chalk drawing, Roswell Rocks rock painting, a live art demonstration from a local artist, etc.)
RESTAURANTS –
- bring seating down to street (we do not want to block street as we want people to be able to move freely up and down street)
- selling drinks out front – no outside alcohol vendors so take advantage and offer beer/wine purchase out front of your establishment
- free samples of appetizer, etc. Let people try out some of your food
- offer other free activities out front in any space you have available – free cooking class (how to make a great healthy snack), cornhole, hula hoops, chalk drawing, etc
- Partner with a health focused or community focused group for an activity
SHOPS
- bring some of your product out front for street sale, trunk sale, etc.
- invite local artisans, craft sellers, jewelry makers who are sold in your shop to attend and do live demonstrations of their work
- Test out product or make easy craft
YOGA/FITNESS/WELLNESS
- Coordinate class outside at your space, partner with restaurant or shop for free class out front of their space
- Coordinate with Bike Roswell! to lead an activity in the street such as a free class
- Partner with restaurant to hold talk/live demonstration about healthy eating, etc.
GENERAL TIPS:
- reach out to a community group you support and schedule a special event with them – an arts group, a local running club, an animal shelter, etc. And let them setup on your property or if they need more space connect them with us and we can coordinate so they have partial use of street in front of your business
- Chalk A-frames, balloons, etc. Indicating you are open and inviting people in
- offer a free activity for people, free giveaway (all kids get a free balloon),
- bring in your own entertainment. Bands will be at far end of street (9 and Woodstock) but you can have bands as well – front porch concerts or front lawn or inside all work. If outside, let us know so we can coordinate
- Don’t forget about other entertainment, such as performance art, dance, puppet show, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roswell Moves!
Roswell Moves! is a local event designed to encourage residents to get outside and enjoy their community in an active way. Discover new businesses, organizations and new ways to get around town!
How much does it cost to participate?
The event is free for attendees to participate. If you own a business along the route you can participate right from your store front. If you are a local organization or small business you can participate for free by hosting an activity on the route. We ask larger businesses and those associated with national brands (franchises, etc.) to participate in the event as a sponsor.
Why do I have to sign up?
The route has a limited number of spaces. Even though there is no fee for Route Hosts and Activity partners everyone must apply and be accepted. Bike Roswell! will give deference to local Roswell businesses and organizations and those that align with our overall mission.
Does everyone that signs up get accepted?
Due to limited space we cannot except all businesses and groups that wish to participate. Bike Roswell! reserves the right to select applicants based on multiple criteria. In some cases if multiple businesses of a certain type have already applied and been accepted Bike Roswell! may close the application to additional businesses of that type.
Questions or need additional information? Email nathan.sears@bikeroswell.org