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PE NICE Vendor Fest Market 7-26 — File 24-0959
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000122
File #: 24-011053
Public Event
Application for:
NICE, an LLC d/b/a Get To The Gig
Organization name:
Boston // NICE, a fest
NICE, a fest Vendor Market
Event name:
NICE, a fest is a music festival that is
Description:
ticketed at various venues in Davis Square. We hope to
include our FREE Vendor Market at Statue Park that is
also open to the public! Think a mini Somerville Flea, but at
Statue Park - records, vintage, art, handmade goods, etc.
Statue Park in Davis Square
Location:
July 26th, 27th, 28th - 2024
Date(s):
N/A
Rain date(s):
10am
Setup starts at (time):
12pm
Event starts at (time):
11pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
10pm
Event ends at (time):
Last year we had a radio DJ set up, this
Entertainment:
year we hope to do the same.
Tents, Chairs, Tables and
Temporary Structures:
Umbrella's, clothing racks.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 2500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 2500
Total Somerville residents attending: 1000
$0 / FREE
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
$0
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
NICE, a fest will host it's 4th annual fest in Davis at various
indoor venues. We will also include the vendor market in
Statue Park as we do every year. Last year we brought
over 2500 people to Davis over 3 days. We plan to do the
same if not more this year.
Financial benefits:
Bringing over 2500 people to the area to shop, eat, drink
and listen to live music!
Alex Pickert
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We market this event heavily via get2thegigbos.com and
niceafest.com with street team, digital ads, etc. We have
had coverage from Boston Globe, Herald, DIG, Vanyaland,
Allston Pudding, SOME, City Living Boston and more. Wer
also do grassroots marketing such as postering.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
100% accessible.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
will be updated soon. Obtaining insurance for the festival.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
This is year 3 in this location.
2023 we did July 20-23
2022 we did July 29- 30
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION Occupancy of bike lane is not proposed or permitted.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Check with Fire Prevention. Depending on size of tent - may require permit.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved