Join Us in Celebrating and Honoring Indigenous Cultures

Become a Vendor at the 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Thank you for your interest in participating as a vendor at Rochester, NY’s Fifth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day (always on the second Monday of October)! On Monday, October 12th we will be honoring and celebrating Indigenous people. We are delighted you want to join us and request that you fill out the application form below to reserve your space as a vendor. 

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On June 14, 2022, City Council passed and the Mayor signed a Certified Ordinance stating that the City of Rochester shall recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the Second Monday in October, and that Indigenous Peoples’ Day shall replace Columbus Day on all documents and calendars. In celebration of our third year, the Indigenous Peoples’ Day committee has planned a variety of activities that encourage understanding and appreciation of Indigenous Peoples and their traditions and culture all across Turtle Island, thus promoting the well-being and growth of the Rochester Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples’ Day gives our greater community an opportunity to reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples on this land, and to celebrate the thriving culture and value that Onöndowága:’ (Seneca) and other Indigenous nations add to the City of Rochester. We are inviting your organization/business to be a part of these exciting events.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY COMMITTEE

This sponsoring organization is a multicultural group of individuals and organizations who strategize and organize to recognize the Second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Rochester. We continue our efforts to promote the well-being and growth of the Rochester Native American community in addition to all other ethnic cultural traditions including Italian Americans and reflect upon the ongoing struggles of all historically excluded groups in our community. In addition, we celebrate the thriving culture and values of Indigenous Peoples in partnership with others in the City of Rochester.

EVENT DETAILS: OCTOBER 12, 2026 6 am - 6 pm

Location: Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14607

VENDOR GUIDELINES:

Please review the following guidelines and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. The following guidelines are meant to ensure a safe experience for everyone. 

  1. Vendors must be either an enrolled member of a recognized tribe or an organization that supports Indigenous People and communities.

  2. Vendors must carry their own General Liability Insurance. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day of Rochester, NY Committee cannot be held liable for any reason to vendors.

  3. Vendors must bring their own tent, table, chairs, etc. Extension cords-power may or may not be available depending on location Vendors may not have access to electricity in their space. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day of Rochester NY Committee will not be able to supply vendors with these furnishings.

  4. Vendors may not sell open packaged food or beverages. There is a different process to become a food vendor at the Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

  5. Vendors acknowledge that there will be photography and videography and will choose to participate. 

  6. I agree that I will conduct myself in a manner that is respectful to both my vendor peers, the hosts of the event, and the guests of the event at all times. If I should break this agreement, I understand that I will be asked to leave the event immediately.

  7. I agree that I will not cause any damage to the space or to any property within the space. If I do, I agree that I will pay for the assessment, labor, and materials to fix or replace the damage.

  8. I agree that I will not transfer my space to another vendor provider unless discussed and with a written agreed decision to do so.

  9. By participating in this gathering, I acknowledge that I am acting in solidarity with Indigenous people. I acknowledge the land in which we are gathered on is Native land, specifically the land of the Onondowaga, which is one of the Six Nations in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We are gathering today to learn, heal and build relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and to honor and celebrate Native culture of the past, present and future.

  10. I agree that I am responsible for my belongings, products and/or goods and neither the event host nor the venue will be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property.

  11. I agree that the event host and/or event venue will not be held responsible for any personal injury that occurs on the premises.

  12. Application deadline is September 1, 2026.

  13. Space for vendors is 10x10.

Please fill out the application form at right.