About the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association
Fairport is located along the historic Erie Canal in suburban Rochester. The Village of Fairport is situated within the Town of Perinton, and is located in the southeast quadrant of Monroe County, New York. Fairport is a favorite stop for boaters during the summer months as they travel the canal. Many fine local restaurants and a variety of retail shops line the streets of the area.
The Fairport Perinton Merchants Association Inc. (FPMA) is a non-profit civic organization of retail merchants and other business owners in the Village of Fairport and the Town of Perinton.
The organization was formed in 1979 for the purpose of promoting local commerce in the area. There are many benefits of membership, including collective and subsidized advertising programs, participation in sponsored business seminars and the sharing of ideas with other local business owners.
The FPMA sponsors several events throughout the year, including Fairport Canal Days. Fairport Canal Days is a very popular arts and crafts show held the first weekend in June. Over 250,000 people attend the festival each year.
FPMA also provides Christmas lighting for the Village, hanging flower baskets lining Main Street in the summer and many other improvements for the beautification of our community. Last, but not least, FPMA contributes significant dollars to numerous local charitable organizations.
The Fairport-Perinton Merchants Association Inc. is a proud member of Visitor Rochester and the Finger Lakes Association.