Bay Front Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 5283, Hercules, CA 94547
This was the first of four events that the City of Hercules has contracted the Bay Front Chamber to coordinate and run for the community. The Special Events Contract was approved by the City Council during the budget for FY23-24
National Night Out
On August 8th, the Chamber hosted National Night Out Hercules! We were pleasantly surprised by the increase in the turnout from last year’s event. Approximately 2,000 people attended, showing a strong spirit of community.
Present were Chamber directors, Hercules City Manager and Council members, City of Hercules Police officers and RHFD firefighters and a host of non-profit organizations and local businesses, and eight food vendors.
The crowd was largely families. Children played on playground equipment, rode the train, took advantage of free face painting, books, and participated in a myriad of games and activities.
A highlight for many was getting their photos taken on the Hercules PD motorcycle and on the RHFD truck. The train ride was also a favorite, full capacity the entire event.
The event was promoted widely with posters, flyers, outdoor banners, and through many social media platforms.
This event was made possible by sponsorship from the City of Hercules and our chamber members.
EXPENSES
- Marketing 1,250
- Permits 1,355 (health dept & City of Hercules) - Rentals 1,512 (tables, chairs, pop ups, van, porta potties) - Entertainment 1,447 (train & face painters)
- Supplies 207
- Give Aways 70
- Staff 630
- Volunteers 133
- Insurance 200
- Accounting 150
- Event Coordination 1,500
TOTAL EXPENSES 8,454 (City contribution $6,500)
Bay Front Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 5283, Hercules, CA 94547
This was the second of four events that the City of Hercules has contracted the Bay Front Chamber to coordinate and run for the community. The Special Events Contract was approved by the City Council during the budget for FY23-24
Bay Front Run & Festival
On October 2nd, the Hercules Education Foundation and Bay Front Chamber hosted the annual Bay Front Run & Festival. Chamber directors, HEF directors and community volunteers were on site to coordinate and manage the event.
Beginning at 10 am with 5k/10k chip timed runs and 1 Mile walk/run, along with a Kids Fun Run, The community got a chance to stretch its legs and breathe the fresh bay air along the Bay Trail. 360 runners registered for the event.
Following the run, the crowd, moved down the street to the festival where Bay Front Blvd. and John Muir Parkway was closed for local entertainment, music, food trucks, vendors, and classic cars. A crowd of approximately 3,000 filled the streets, strolling, dancing, eating, shopping and socializing.
The event was promoted widely with posters, flyers, outdoor banners, and through many social media platforms.
We were able to enhance the festival through funding provided by the City of Hercules.
FESTIVAL EXPENSES
- Stage & Canopy 1,961
- Sound System 600
- Rentals 1,398 (tables, chairs, pop ups, generator, porta potties) - Staff 550
- Health Permit 621
- Face Painter 250
- Insurance 100
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,480 (City contribution $5,000)
Bay Front Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 5283, Hercules, CA 94547
This was the third of four events that the City of Hercules has contracted the Bay Front Chamber to coordinate and run for the community. The Special Events Contract was approved by the City Council during the budget for FY23-24.
CRAB FEED
On January 20, 2024, the Chamber hosted its annual Crab Feed. Two hundred forty-five people attended the event including Chamber directors, Council members, and a host of non-profit organizations and local businesses.
Those who attended were treated to a magnificent buffet that included a salad bar, rotisserie chicken, alfredo pasta, red meat pasta, steamed rice and more. Members of the Hercules High School Kiwanis Club (Kiwins) helped out the event by serving buckets of crab to each table (among other things).
The Crab Feed was a big success. One of the most unique opportunities that came from this event was a fundraiser for any city recognized non-profit organization that wished to participate. For each $75 ticket sold by a city recognized non-profit, they received $25 for their organization.
The event was promoted widely with posters, flyers, outdoor banners, and through many social media platforms.
This event was made possible by sponsorship from both the City of Hercules and Phillips 66.
EXPENSES: Include but are not limited to the following…
Community Center Rental $1,064.00
Catering: Chicken, Pastas, Salad, etc. $1,900.00
Crab $5,560.00
Staff $ 700.00
DJ $ 500.00
Supplies: Tablecloths, paper products, ect. $ 400.00
Donations made to non-profits: $3,050.00
Hercules Library Foundation (12 tickets) $300.00
Hercules Democratic Club (9 tickets) $225.00
Hercules Education Foundation (72 tickets) $1,800.00
Piranhas Swim Team (9 tickets) $225.00
Kiwin Club $500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES: $13,174 (City contribution $2,500.00)