2024 Registration Information

We look forward to having you join over 125 community organizatons at the 38th Annual Strong Kids / Safe Kids event to be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. Strong Kids exhibitors represent a broad segment of the community and we encourage you to think about being part of this exciting event. Strong Kids offers your organization a unique opportunity to promote your mission and educate and inform thousands of children and parents in a fun-filled and exciting environment. Over 2,000 people attend the SKSK festival annually - a not-to-be missed opportunity for kid serving agencies and businesses to reach families who need your help and information.

All exhibitors are asked to provide a simple hands-on activity for children as part of their display. The purpose of the event remains the awareness of children's health and safety issues and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Past experience has shown providing a fun interactive activity at your booth for pre and elementary school age children will increase traffic at your display. You are strongly encouraged to provide educational materials, but the effectiveness of your message will be enhanced if your booth is an attractive and exciting destination for kids. See exhibitor tips for more information about planning your booth.

As the event will be held rain or shine and covered space is limited, we strongly recommend you consider bringing a pop-up tent or canopy to protect your display from sun or showers. Access to power is limited, and we recommend you choose an activity that does not require electricity. Please remember there is no charge to the public for activities or sales of promotional items at Strong Kids/Safe Kids.

To become part of Strong Kids we recommend you use our handy online registration form. If you would like to participate, but don't have the workers or volunteers to staff your own booth; please consider sponsoring an entertainment performance or an activity that requires financial support. Please contact Albert Comfort, RegisterSKSK@gmail.com to discuss your organization's interest in this exciting event and join our mailing list to receive the latest news from Strong Kids.

Please note: All exhibitors are required to provide an original Certificate of Insurance at least thirty (30) business days prior to the first date of facility usage evidence of the following minimum limits of insurance or as required by law, whichever is greater. Said Certificate of insurance shall name Chemung County, 203 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901, as additionally insured with not less than 30 days‘ notice of cancellation or non-renewal.

The COI must include the following coverage levels:

1. Comprehensive General Liability including contractual, plus spectator coverage with a minimum combined single limit per occurrence of $1,000,000/$2,000,000 general aggregate, and at least $250,000 to cover against property damage. If the general liability is from a policy of insurance commonly known as Business Owners Policy (BOP) or similar policy, the Certificate must indicate that the liability insurance provided under the BOP/insurance is primary for this event/purpose. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. If the licensee is incorporated, a business, or has employees, the Certificate of Insurance must include proof of Worker's Compensation.
3. If any other outside vendor is being used for the event, the licensee shall require the same indemnification of the County and require Certificates of Insurance for General Liability and Worker's Compensation (as in a & b) with the County listed as "additional insureds" under the General Liability. This is required for all participants, including any police or fire departments.

Send your insurance certificate prior to event to:

Lisa Sprague
Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department
217 Madison Avenue
PO Box 588
Elmira, NY  14901

OR

email it to: Lisa Sprague OR Fax: (607)737-2848

DO NOT send your certificate to anyone at strong kids - send it to Lisa Sprague at the county.

We look forward to your organization's participation
in celebrating 36 years of a unique, fun, and exciting Chemung County event.
Contact Albert Comfort at RegisterSKSK@gmail.com
to let us know how we can help you become part of the 2023 Strong Kids Safe Kids Festival.