Walkersville plans Oct. 17 Fall Pop-Up on Penn with booths, sponsor bags and passport activity

Walkersville’s Economic Development Commission confirmed planning is underway for the Fall Pop-Up on Penn set for Oct. 17. The commission reported 12 booths and two food trucks reserved so far and discussed using sponsor-branded giveaway bags; the chair noted, "I know that we're gonna do the bags again, and my understanding is that bullet proof roofing, is going to have their logo on the bag." The commission asked Crystal to continue vendor outreach and said logistics such as crossing security, cones and trash collection will be finalized at upcoming meetings.

Members debated engagement ideas to encourage attendees to visit multiple vendors, including a passport with vendor stamps and a prize for completed passports. Crystal and other commissioners suggested minimal candy in favor of a prize box, soliciting donations or discounted coupons from vendors, and reusing the speaker setup and music that worked well at prior events.