Community & Culture Tent

The Niska-Day Committee invites clubs and not-for-profit organizations to share information about your organization at our annual community event. Historically, each space in the tent has had an 8-foot table and 2 chairs, and the hours of the tent have been 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The information you share should benefit the community at large.

Space is limited, so respond early to assure you will receive a space!

All participants in the Community Tent are required to complete and submit the community tent reservation form, sign the Indemnification Agreement, and provide through their insurer an insurance  certificate (Accord 25) naming N-CAP as an additional insured for the day of the event. Please visit our forms page to review and obtain the relevant form. All documentation must be submitted by April 19 to ensure your space.

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American Cancer Society/ Relay for Life of Schenectady County

American Legion

Aqueduct Rowing Club

Brown School

Chinese Community Center

Club America

Cub Scout Pack 3034

ECOS - Environmental Clearinghouse of Schenectady

Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY

Islamic Community Center of the Capital District

NAMI Schenectady

New York Dispute Resolution Association

Niskayuna Community Foundation

Niskayuna Democrats

Niskayuna Fire District 2

Niskayuna Friends of Music

Niskayuna Historic Preservation Committee

Niskayuna Reformed Church

Niskayuna Republican Committee

Niskayuna Rotary

Niskayuna Rowing

Nisky SEPTA

Operation At Ease

Planned Parenthood of Greater NY

Save A Life Today

Schenectady County DSS

Schenectady County Food Council

Schenectady County Public Health Services

Schenectady County Sheriffs Office - Operation Safe Child Docs

Schenectady JCC

START Recycling Club

Sycamore Food Pantry

Trinity Baptist Church

Upstate New York Poison Center

Business Tent

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1st National Bank of Scotia

Action Transportation INC

Afrim's Sports Center

Arrow Bank

Chateau Homemade Bakery

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Community Bank

Culligan Water of Scotia

Deliciously Divine Delights

Fidelis Care

FS8 Niskayuna

GE Vernova

Goldfish Swim School - Clifton Park

Hannaford Supermarket

Hoffman Bread

Howard Hannah Real Estate - Niskayuna Office

Hudson Valley Credit Union

Luizzi/Rilassare at Rivers Ledge

Maps Auto/Thoroughbred Advisors

Mathnasium

Metro Ford Sales

Myers Ballet School and Northeast Ballet Company

Niskayuna Co-op

Nisky Martial Arts and Family Center

P's Bzzz

Peggy’s HomeBakes

Price Chopper/Market 32

Push Pin Tours

Renewal by Andersen of Eastern NY

River Road Animal Hospital

Supercuts

The Heritage Group

The Kiddo Classroom

Warren Music Academy

The Niska-Day Committee is happy to have our annual celebration include a Business Tent. We hope your business will participate, and join us to celebrate the vibrant Niskayuna community.Being a community event, Niska-Day is an excellent opportunity to advertise and communicate your product and service features. With thousands of attendees on a good weather day, the Business Tent can provide personal interaction with your local customers, while promoting opportunities for new business. We are pleased to announce that products may be available for customer purchase, but we discourage any “hard sell” situations. As always, you may still bring samples and raffle products and services. In addition, your business will be able to compile lists of interested potential customers for later contact.

The Business Tent is traditionally open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The fee is for an 8-foot by 5-foot space; tables and chairs will be provided. Space in the business tent will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that we cannot provide electric service. All participants in the Business Tent are required to complete and submit the Business Tent Reservation form, sign the Indemnification Agreement, and provide through their insurer an insurance certificate (Accord 25) naming N-CAP as an additional insured for the day of the event.  Please visit our forms page to review and obtain the relevant forms.

Food Drive

The Niska-Day Food Drive has been a part of the Niska-Day parade for over 20 years. Named in honor of its founder, Nancy Gorgos, the Drive is now run by her daughter, Debra Gorgos.

There are a variety of ways to donate non-perishable food as well as personal care items! Shopping carts, donated by the Niskayuna Co-op, are pushed at the end of the parade by volunteers. Feel free to place as many items as you can into the carts. The Food Drive Truck will also be parked near the Niska-Day Information Tent from noon to 3 p.m. during Niska-Day and donations may be placed in the truck.

This year, all donations will go to the Sycamore Collaborative (formerly known as the SICM Food Pantry) out of Schenectady, New York. We look forward to your continued support of this charitable tradition!