Host an Activity      

Our activity partners make Open Streets Macon one of the most unique programs in Macon-Bibb County. Apply today to host an activity along the route.

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FUTURE ROUTES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Your activity must align in some way to our mission. The four pillars of Open Streets Macon are health, transportation options, living streets, and civic pride. Please note: no vending is allowed on the route. The best activities are those that creatively represent your business or organization, while involving event participants. For example, a gym might host workouts or fitness challenges. A dance group could give short lessons. A clothing store may put on a fashion show. Last year, a local book shop hosted children’s story time and a library registered participants for library cards! Sometimes activity partners are just individuals who want to share their passion for an activity, such as slacklining or hula hooping. Looking for ideas? Check out this list of activity ideas at the button below!

Activity Partners can be agencies, organizations, businesses, clubs, individuals, government agencies or anyone else that has the capacity to provide an activity on the Open Streets route. Keep in mind that all programs should be barrier-free, accessible, and free.

Questions?

Have questions, concerns, or want to brainstorm ideas? Contact Kaylee Pruitt at (478) 832-3324 or kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com or openstreets@bikewalkmacon.com, for help with developing a creative way to participate in Open Streets.

Please note: Open Streets Macon will not provide equipment, signage, or tables to program partners. You are responsible for bringing everything that is required to successfully pull off your program.

FAQs for Activity Partner

  • There are a variety of activities that can be provided in a Hub at an Open Streets program. Activities should be free and engaging for participants. Try to keeping your activities simple for ease of set-up and break-down. Don’t underestimate the power of some music, skipping ropes, and hula-hoops.
    Need ideas? Check out our list!

  • Activity partners do not need to pay to be on the route, but they may be subject to a cancellation or no-show fee.

  • The emphasis of Open Streets Macon is active, community engagement - activity partners are discouraged from selling goods or providing paid services along the route. The support for local businesses is part of what sets OSM apart. If you are a vendor, you may take this opportunity to set up a fun activity and make contacts, but please do not vend. Please note: businesses that are located on the route are allowed to sell as usual.

  • Our activity partners are assigned to specific activity hubs, but you can request a preferred location on the sign-up form. We will attempt to accommodate your placement.

  • All of our activity partners get mentioned on social media and other marketing as long as they are signed up before the deadline on the form.

  • We will list all of our activity partners on an interactive map as long as they are signed up before the deadline on the form. See this year’s route page to view map.

  • Unfortunately, we are unable to provide power to activity partners. If your activity requires electricity we encourage you to reach out to businesses along the route ahead of time to see if you will be able to use their power. If your activity needs to be set up near a specific business because you already have the business owner’s permission to use their power, please note it in the sign-up form.

  • Each activity hub will have port-a-potties and a water station.

ABIDE BY THE RULES BELOW:

• Activities must be participatory (not just a table with postcards and sign up sheet)
• Participatory can mean different things. Be creative. We love to hear your ideas.
• All nonprofits, businesses, and organizations are allowed to participate (even if their office isn’t along the route) as long as the activity they bring is relevant to active, healthy living or community engagement.
• No vending is allowed except for businesses on the route, except with permission provided by Open Streets Macon organizers. Please reach out to Kaylee Pruitt at kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com or openstreets@bikewalkmacon.com to place a request.