Newport Canal Day gOctober 1, 2011

Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society (NRPS), in conjunction with the Newport Borough Council, is organizing the next annual Newport Canal Day on Saturday, October 1stfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year is a BIG SUCCESS! Second Street will be closed to traffic between Catherine and Dock Streets. The square will be lined with food vendors, local merchants, artisans and crafts people displaying their wares.

We will be providing entertainment, live music and children’s activities. We are pleased to announce that Special Friends will be included in the lineup again this year. The day will begin with a Newport High School Pep Rally. The Louise Beard Memorial and Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Newport Canal Day will be held rain or shine. This event will be promoted through local newspapers and other media outlets. There are 55 spaces available throughout the square. Spaces cost $25 and are approximately 12 feet long and 10 feet deep. Electricity is available on a limited basis. The fee for this service is $10. Please send a space reservation form to use by August 31st to ensure a space. Spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis. Confirmation of your space along with its location will be sent to you by September 19th.

On the day of the event, set up time will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tables and chairs are not provided. All vehicles must be removed from the square by 8:30 a.m. Parking will be available along nearby streets and alleys.

If you have any questions, please see Lorri McNaughton at Carpetbagger Collectibles on the square or call (717) 567-3153 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For additional information, you may also contact Sandy Comp at (717) 582-4816, Laura Campbell at visit our website at

Please send the space reservation form along with a check to NRPS, PO Box 13, Newport, PA 17074.

Thank you,

Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society

Space Reservation

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Space Fee$25

_____ Electricity$10Electricity is very limited. Please send your application in early to reserve a space.

Make checks payable to NRPS and mail to PO Box 13, Newport, PA 17074. Questions? Contact Lori McNaughton, Carpetbagger Collectibles, (717) 567-3153, Sandy Comp, (717) 582-4816, Laura Campbell, or visit our website at

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This form and payment must be received by August 31, 2011.