Summer Kick Off 2022
Join DB Trends and Play Hollow as we ring in the beginning of the summer season by coming together and kicking off a celebration!
Join us at Wiswall Park where we will be having live performances by:
Dalisa Soto: Live music in English and Spanish for families in honor of nature and celebration of peace. Starts at 11:30. Drums and percussion instruments to share with everyone! (https://www.instagram.com/dali_y_la_luna/)
Jeff Brisbin: One of Saratoga County's premier artists and performance songwriter, Jeff is well known and beloved in the Village of Ballston Spa for his passion and love of music. (www.jeffbrisbin.com)
Food Vendors will include:
- Nani's Indian Kitchen: With recipes you can tell are full of love for her family and her community, Nani's specialities from Hyderabad, her native region are India, have become a B. Spa favorite! (https://www.nanisindian.com/)
- Nomad Coffee and Crepes: With amazing pour-overs, cold brew, cinnamon buns and sweet/savory crepes that are LIFE-CHANGING, this family-owned specialty coffee shop & crêperie has taken it to the streets this summer at the Farmer's Market and Summer Kick Off! (https://www.instagram.com/nomadcoffeecrepes)
-Wildhaven Bakery: a small, home-based bakery, offering delicious treats made from locally sourced ingredients! Using natural sweeteners and creative flavor combinations, the treats are not just good but good for you! (https://www.facebook.com/WildhavenBakery)
- Board and Bites by Amber: specializing in customized grazing boards for large and events and on the go, Board and Bites by Amber is here to make your event, date night, celebration, or Tuesday evening memorable. (https://www.instagram.com/boardsandbites.byamber)
Children's Entertainment will include:
- Silly Shan's Face Painting: One of the area's most talented artists, Shannon's colorful and whimsical designs have been a hit throughout the Capital Region's events and festivals! (https://www.facebook.com/SillyShanFacePainting)
-SPAC School of the Arts (SOTA): Based in Saratoga Spa State Park and serving the community from little ones all the way up to seniors, SOTA guides students towards self-empowerment through artistic discovery and arts education in a welcoming, inclusive and joyful environment. You can find them in our green space running activities every 30 minutes throughout Summer Kick Off! (https://www.spacschool.org/)
- Select vendor tables will be hosting games, crafts, and activities, read below for more!
Our Sponsors and Retail Vendors will include:
- Mackenzie from M Frederick Insurance will be offering some giveaways and a bike safety course as kids are getting ready to head outside this summer. (https://www.mfrederickinsurance.com/)
- Kris from A Thistle Moon Co will be with at Summer Kick Off with lovely handcrafted candles and products inspired by her love and passion for all things creative and desire to help bring to you a sense of calm and peace. (https://www.athistlemoon.com/)
- Lori Danussi, Capital Region Realtor, is a coach for firsttime home buyers and new construction specialist. Stop by her table for some fun games, giveaways, and community networking! (https://www.instagram.com/ldanussi/)
- Jennifer from Noble will be there with her beautifully curated collection of sustainable and ethically sourced clothing and jewelry available for purchase. (www.nobleflock.com)
- Daniella from Little Norwegian Candle Co., a service disabled veteran owned small business specializing in hand pouring small batch soy candles, will be there featuring her products all made with the purpose to spread awareness and raise funds for CDKL5 research (https://thelittlenorwegiancandleco.com/)
- Kelly Pelletier from Sterling Homes will be there connecting with local families providing information and tips about the local housing market!
- Amber from Organically_ot will be offering a baby carrier check in station where you can get baby wearing tips for the summer and also have your carrier fit check for proper adjustment (www.organicallyot.com)
- Heidi from Hop City Design Co. will be featuring and selling her hand-made polymer clay jewelry and accessories perfect for complementing summery outfits! (https://hopcitydesign.com/)
- Macy, young entrepreneur and owner of XOXO Fidget Shop will be selling her fidget collection, perfect for all ages! (https://www.instagram.com/xoxofidgetshop/)
- Kate from A Bead Just So will be there with her collection of beads and jewelry, sure to be the perfect complement to you and your family's summer wardrobe! (https://www.abeadjustso.com/)
- Kayla from Earth and Timber will be selling her modern farmhouse designs. She will be bringing her summer collection that'll be perfect for all your summer time events! (https://www.instagram.com/earth_and_timber/)
- Dayanis from DB Trends with her exclusive selections of home decor, ceramics, and gifts inspired by the tropics and modern design. (www.dbtrends.com)
- Natalia from Play Hollow, children's retail and play space focused on lo-tech, natural sustainable collections which prioritize communication, connection, and imagination, will be hosting children's arts and crafts activities. (www.playhollow.com)
