South Wedge Fest Busker Application

Dear Potential South Wedge Fest Busker:

We would like to invite you to apply to be a Busker at the South Wedge Fest 2025. This event will be held on South Avenue on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11am – 5pm as part of South Wedge Fest. The goal is to bring the community together to celebrate the uniqueness of the South Wedge and have fun. Each year, we attract nearly 5000 visitors. To cultivate and assist our local Rochester area businesses, the South Wedge Planning Committee (SWPC) is offering the opportunity to play your music at our event.

Details and Requirements: Buskers agree to:

Play family-friendly music for a solid 2 hours under a pop-up tent
Be able to carry in and carry out your instruments and supplies
Not to use a generator

To Apply:

Applications are open to all vendors. Please return your application of interest and contract information no later than June 13, 2025, to South Wedge Planning Committee Attn: Jennifer Posey, jposey@swpc.org, 224 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620.

Please Download the Application Form Here and mail in or email OR Complete the Form Below

We will review all applications and notify you if you are accepted by mid-June.

Buskers (or Busking group) will receive $50 per hour, plus your tips. We will pay you the week after the festival

IMPORTANT: Festivals go on RAIN or SHINE.

2025 South Wedge Fest Busker Application

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Please Describe Your Music Style

Indemnity Clause

As an exhibitor, I agree to the conditions and requirements of South Wedge Fest 2025. The undersigned agrees to indemnify the South Wedge Planning Committee and hold it harmless from any liability for injury and/or damage caused to any person or entity resulting from the acts or omissions of the undersigned, its officers, agents, employees or guests in connection with the undersigned’s participation in the South Wedge Fest, including but not limited to costs and attorney fees. Nothing contained in this agreement or any prior of any subsequent negotiations shall entitle the exhibitor to any specific space and the South Wedge Planning Committee retains the right to position the exhibit space with regard to the overall exhibit plan, and to make any necessary changes therein. I have read the show rules and requirements and I agree to abide by them. I further agree that the South Wedge Planning Committee may copy, distribute and use any reproductions of my images in media for publicity. I agree that the South Wedge Planning Committee and South Wedge Fest will not be held responsible for any theft or loss of property.

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South Wedge Fest Busker Application

2025 South Wedge Fest Busker Application

Thank you for your interest in being a 2025 South Wedge Fest Busker! We will notify you if you are accepted mid-June.