Thanks to 5 Corners Bed & Breakfast for being this year's Wine & Chocolate Walk bag sponsor. 5 Corners offers four guest rooms, all with private attached baths. A wonderful homemade breakfast is included along with all the comforts of home. Its the perfect place for friends and family to stay while visiting our great hometown. Call (440) 984-3084 for more info.
Come to Amherst and experience the quaint, small town feeling of a charming community with a distinctive business district, unique acrchitecture, and a historic downtown that characterizes nineteenth century America.
Main Street Amherst has been designed to promote all aspects of the downtown business district by improving economic management, strengthening public participation, recruiting new businesses, rehabilitating buildings, and making downtown a fun place to visit.
Volunteers are always needed to help us reach our goals! No amount of time or energy is too small. There are many different ways for you and your family or business to be involved. Check out the Community Calendar for various committee meetings and events to learn more.
Wine & Chocolate Walk
Its the hottest ticket in town...Main Street Amherst's Wine & Chocolate Walk! This year's event will be held on Sunday, May 20 and will be sponsored by 5 Corners Bed & Breakfast. Only a few tickets remain available and can be purchased 24/7 on the Main Street Amherst website, the Mermaid's Tale, Perk Avenue Coffee Shop and the Main Street Amherst Community Center during normal business hours.
Walkin' on Wednesdays
Join Main Street Amherst the second Wednesday of every month (June thru September) for our new event, Walkin' on Wednesdays. Stroll the streets of the historic district while listening to local musicians and enjoying other family entertainment. More details will be posted as they become available.
MSA is looking for all sorts of musical groups plus family entertainment such as clowns, balloon artists and more to participate in this event! It is a great way to promote your business or group. To register, please complete the Entertainment Participation Form. If your business would like to host a performer, please sumbit the Business Participation Form.
Pride Day
Main Street Amherst is looking for volunteers, both individuals and groups, on Saturday, May 19 to assist us in getting our historic district ready for a busy summer. For more information on how you can become involved, please contact Teresa at (440) 984-6709. Can't come downtown? Show your Amherst pride by spending a little time outside freshening your house or business with a little TLC.