HERKIMER, NY, April 8, 2026 — Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) is hosting a
HOPE Vendor fair on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the recreational gym in the Physical Education building. More than 30 LGBTQIA+ vendors and nonprofits will be on site, showcasing the creative work they contribute to the community. The event will also feature vendors who identify as allies, as well as those who provide services and support for vulnerable populations. This event is a collaboration between HCCC’s Rainbow Alliance Club and Herkimer Organization for Pride and Equality (HOPE). For more information contact herkimer.hope@gmail.com
About Herkimer County Community College:
Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Herkimer offers a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. Herkimer County Community College offers a variety of associate degree and
certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully-online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 students hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally- ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, Herkimer College students enjoy the complete college experience. Herkimer College is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County Community College and the South-Central Adirondack
region. More information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
