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What's new this year!
For our 10th year, to encourage foot traffic along the whole street, we will be working to use RVBIA member sponsorship to host Buskers/Street Performers at designated areas along Roncy, as close to the RVBIA member storefront as the sidewalk allows. The number of performers and the length of time they perform will largely depend on the number of sponsors we can find to support these spots.
The Kids Zone will be in a curb-lane closure this year. To expand the play and activity space and set back away from traffic and support more activities for kids, it will be located adjacent to St Vincent de Paul, at Westminster and Roncesvalles and will also host the Family stage!
Greener Roncy: We are also working to support vendors and festival goers to improve on Reducing garbage accepting Reusables and Recycling at the festival. Festival goers will again be encouraged to BYO refillable bottles (for the H20toGo water trailer) and this year with the addition of BYO containers and reusables at zones where there is food and beverage. An anchor for the Greener Roncy initiative at Roncy Rocks 2020, the Beer Garden will return, with an ECO-orientation.
We are also working on bringing back window decals for all Roncy Rocks 2020 sponsors. Information will be supplied to our sponsors.
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Busker Hot Spots at Roncy Rocks 2020
Last year, a pilot Busker Hot Spot was established at the north end of Roncesvalles co-sponsored by 3 nearby businesses; Avalon Dentistry, Evolve Complete Chiropractic and Moretti Hair. We got great feedback from festival goers about the pilot. So we are working to create more of Busker Hot Spots this year.
If you've been a Roncy Rocks "copper" or "bronze" sponsor in the past, this is a great option for you!
What you get: Busker scheduled to perform for a minimum of 2 hours at a marked Hot Spot with a Roncy Rocks sidewalk decal at the designated spot. Includes recognition on festival poster and indicator on map with your business name (to see what your recognition on the map will look like, to the left is last years' map. #1 is the HotSpot listing).
Hours: vary (between 12pm-5pm)
Cost: Partner-Sponsorship (2 businesses) starts at $300 each. Another hour for each additional $300 supporter. (For example, 3 sponsors would equal 3 hours of busking).
Single Sponsorship (2 hours): $600
Partner-sponsorship is a great option if you know neighbouring businesses you can work with (like in our pilot). If you're not able to drum up any interest on your own, contact us and we will do our best to pair you up with fellow RVBIA sponsors as close to your business as possible.
We are pleased to welcome Mikita Arlou, our Humber Intern, who will be coordinating talent and businesses to participate in this program.
Mikita will be visiting businesses in the coming weeks; to schedule a short meeting or phone call with him, or for more info please email him
Sponsorship DEADLINE: March 30th
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Greener Roncy at Roncy Rocks 2020
This year we are increasing our efforts to reduce waste at the festival. We are working to make our Beer Garden an Eco friendly zone, with re-usables, BYO and waste management. This is made possible in no small part by the partnership of our vendor and sponsorship of this zone. Similar waste reducing efforts are in the works for all Roncy Rocks zones.
Roncy Reduces will be helping to facilitate these programs and efforts by providing some volunteer power. If you are one of the many businesses who accepts BYO, this is a great opportunity to tie in sale of your eco friendly products and/or promote your participation in Roncy Reduces. If you are not part of the Roncy Reduces initiatives yet, you can connect with email roncy.reduces@gmail.com to find out more.
We have applied for the H2OtoGo water trailer to return to the festival for a second year and will be encouraging festival goers to BYO. We will also be requiring all food/beverage vendors at the festival to accept re-usables, BYOs where applicable and limit (if not eliminate) plastic from the items available for sale at the festival.
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Kids and Family at Roncy Rocks 2020
To expand the play and activity space for kids (as well as set back away from traffic) and support more activities for kids, we've shifted the Kids Zone to, Westminster (East) and Roncesvalles (adjacent to St Vincent de Paul). This move means it will also host the Family stage! We've also applied to have the H2OtoGO water trailer at this zone giving kids at play easy access to refill their water bottles.
If kids and families are your biggest fans, this is a great zone to sponsor, perform, or vend!
Zone Hours: 1030am-4pm
Stage/Performances: 10:30am-2:30pm
Performances by/for kids is a great way to promote your related business! Click here to apply to perform on this stage
 Vendor info: a limited number of 10x10 Vendor spaces are available.
Non food Vendor fees for RVBIA members are $175, food vendor fee is $225. You can find more information on vendor applications by scrolling below or by heading to our website.
Available Sponsorship:
Zone ownership: “Your Company Name” Kids Zone $5000
 What's Included:
- Branded Zone Banner
- 10x10 vendor space in the kids zone
- Large logo on TTC and Shop Poster
- Your company/brand name wherever the zone is mentioned in Roncy Rocks marketing materials (website, site banner, festival map, social media posts)
For Sponsorship, vendor spots or any other inquiries contact Daniele daniele@roncesvallesvillage.ca
Deadline for RVBIA Vendor discount: March 15th
Deadline for Marketing collateral (Sponsorship logos): April 1st
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Main Stage & Roncy Letters
2020 will be our first year with the RONCY letters at Roncy Rocks!
A very popular photo opportunity for festival goers at the Polish Festival, the letters will be located at the Main Stage (Wright Ave) for Roncy Rocks 2020.
The Main Stage is our most heavily trafficked and photographed Zone. The addition of the Roncy Letters will only increase this foot traffic in this area giving great exposure to sponsors and vendors.
The area opposite the Main Stage is an excellent space for a sponsored activation. Sponsorship varies for time and space for this area; please contact contact Daniele: daniele@roncesvallesvillage.ca for more information.
Main Stage Sponsorship is also available starting at $5000.
- Your logo included on the Main Stage Banner (high visibility, highly photographed)
- 10x10 vendor space can be arranged on request
- large logo on TTC and Shop Poster
- Your company/brand name wherever the zone is mentioned in Roncy Rocks marketing materials (website, site banner, festival map, social media posts)
Vending: 1 food and 1 non-food 10x10 vendor space are available at this zone.
Hours: 10am-9pm
Submit your vendor application on our website.
For Sponsorship, vendor spots or any other inquiries contact Daniele daniele@roncesvallesvillage.ca
Deadline for RVBIA Vendor discount: March 15th
Deadline for Marketing collateral (Sponsorship logos): April 1st
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Food & Beverage at Roncy Rocks 2020
Festival goers are encouraged to patronize the businesses on the street. Therefore, as with other vending space, food and beverage vendor space is available in a very limited capacity at the following zones:
Kids Zone: Kid friendly/Snack foods will do best in this zone. A maximum of two 10x10 food vendor spaces are available are available at this zone.
Hours: 1030am-4pm
Main Stage: This is a high traffic zone which will also host the RONCY letters. A single 10x10 food vendor space is available at this zone.
Hours: 10am-9pm
Art Zone: A single 10x10 food vendor space is available at this zone.
Hours: 11am-5pm
Detailed RVBIA Member Vendor info is below, or you can head to our website to complete the application.
Food vendor fees for RVBIA members: $225. You can find more information on vendor applications and deadlines by scrolling below to the Vendor segment or by heading to our website.
Please keep in mind that Roncy Rocks is focused on reducing waste and waste management. All vendors are expected to comply with festival guidelines. Please see vendor applications for more information.
RVBIA rates expire March 15th |
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Roncy Rocks 2020 Artisan Makers Market
This zone will be located at Fern Ave (West) in front of the Polish Credit Union.
Hours: 11am-5pm
This zone will be primarily populated by local artists and artisans, with a limited number of spots for food and/or retail. This is an excellent zone for gift, art and design related businesses. It is also a great sponsorship opportunity for a community/arts supporter.
Vendor info: a limited number of 10x10 Vendor spaces are available to retailers.
Fees: Non-food Vendor fees for RVBIA members are $175, food vendor fees is $225. You can find more information on RVBIA member vendor applications by scrolling below to the Vendor segment or by heading to our website.
Available Sponsorship:
Zone ownership: “ Your Company Name” Artisan Makers Market $2000
What's Included:
- Branded Zone Banner
- large logo on TTC and Shop Poster
- Your company/brand name wherever the zone is mentioned in Roncy Rocks marketing materials (website, site banner, festival map, social media posts)
For all sponsorship inquiries, please contact contact Daniele: daniele@roncesvallesvillage.ca
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Sponsorship for Roncy Rocks 2020
We have some great opportunities this year not only to support the festival but to showcase your business!
In appreciation for all levels of sponsorship support, all Roncy Rocks 2020 Sponsors will receive a RONCY ROCKS 10 window decal.
Busker Hot Spots: an initiative to promote foot traffic from the top of the bottom of the street, this is a great way to also promote your business. Cost: Single Sponsorship (2 hours): $600. Partner-Sponsorship (minimum of 2 businesses) starts at $300 each. Another hour for each additional $300 supporter. (For example, 3 sponsors would equal 3 hours of busking). This option means more exposure for your business, as your business name will appear on the map marker beside the zone location along with recognition on posters and more foot traffic as people check out the buskers on the street.
 Zone sponsorship: The Kids Zone, Artisan Makers Market, Main Stage and Main Stage Area are all available for sponsorship 'ownership'. Cost ranges from $2000-$5000
Activation areas; locations to sponsor activities and activations in high traffic area such as the Main Stage seating area and the Kids Zone. Cost starts at $1500.
If you would like to sponsor without commitment to a zone, Roncy Rocks Supporter level is available for $250. This includes a window decal and text recognition on TTC and shop poster.
For more information please contact Daniele for more information.
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RVBIA Vendor Options at Roncy Rocks 2020
Vendor rates for members are discounted as below, but just until March 15th.
Preference is given to RVBIA members over outside vendor applicants
Below are the areas and categories we are looking to fill:
Artisan/Makers Market (Fern Avenue/Polish Credit Union):
11am-5pm
- Two 10x10 spaces are available
Main Stage (Wright Avenue):
10am-9pm
- Maximum of 2 Vendors (10x10 space) (1 food, 1 non food)
Kids Zone (Westminster Ave):
10am-4pm
- Up to six 10x10 spaces are available. Preference will be given to those vendors who are providing activities to kids.
Rates Schedule:
Rates expire March 15th. Please complete the form in the link provided no later than March 15th, 2020. N.B. Even if we've confirmed and received your application, payment must be received no later than March 30th; the regular fee will apply to payments not received by this date.
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Description
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Rate
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10’ x 10’ Space
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(Non-Food Vendors)
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$225
$175
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10’ x 10’ Space
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Food Vendors
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$275
$225
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Chairs
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White Folding
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$10
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6’ x 3’ Table
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White Folding
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$20
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10’ x 10’ Tent
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White Pop-Up
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$150
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To fill out the Members Vendor Application please click here
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Volunteers
In appreciation for their time, Roncy Rocks volunteers who donate more than 5 hours of their time are provided refreshment and light meals the day of the festival. At past Roncy Rocks, this has been generously by RVBIA members. 
If you are able to donate light meals or refreshments for our volunteers, or for more information please contact Daniele: daniele@roncesvallesvillage.ca
Appreciation and recognition of this donation is made in the form of text thank you on shop poster and social media post.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist with Roncy Rocks! This is ideal for high school students who have an interest in art, music and/or festivals, who also needs to complete community hours or for community members who want to be involved in a fun day. All applicants can apply by going to our Volunteer Application
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RVBIA Members Sidewalk Sale
As part of our Roncy Rocks permits, we've paid for a street wide sidewalk sale again this year!
RVBIA members can participate in the Roncy Rocks sidewalk sale (during the hours of the festival, Saturday, June 13th), at no additional cost.
Here's how you can take advantage of the additional foot traffic!
- set up your display from 10am - 8pm
- you can occupy the entire width of your storefront
- your display must leave 7 feet of uninterrupted sidewalk for pedestrian traffic
- if you're a retail store who does not sell food, selling hotdogs (for ex) would require you to obtain an additional permit
If you're doing something special (this could be anything from art exhibit, a class or sale and so on) on the day of the festival, be sure to submit that info via our contact form here to us by April 15th so we can add it to our virtual map!
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Roncy Rocks 2020 Social Media Info
and Instagram: @roncyrocks
This year we will be using hashtag #RoncyRocks10
Don't forget to use this hashtag when you post about your sales and specials and events you're holding on the 13th and @ (tag) us on FB and Instagram to be added to our 2020 story. |
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Roncy Rocks 2020: Contact Info & Dates to Remember
Roncy Rocks 2020 Contact info
For Sponsorship, vendor spots or any other inquiries contact Daniele
Busker Hot Spots: Mikita Arlou
Website: RoncyRocks.com
Deadline for RVBIA Vendor Rate: March 15th
Deadline for Marketing Collateral (Sponsorship logo deadline): April 1st
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