F.I.R.E. (females inspire, rock, empower) Festival promotes women in all things. Started in October 2022, this festival has grown to include more than 200 artists, musicians, vendors and dancers throughout Central New York and beyond. By filling rooms with female creators of all types, this festival hopes to inspire women - and all people - to do what they love.    This event will also benefit Vera House by raising funds, awareness and goods for the organization.  *Vera House donations can be brought to the event. List of needed items are here: https://www.verahouse.org/wish-list-donation   Music artists will include: Karma Queen (acoustic), Isabella Destito, Mira Grimm, Triad Trio, Ashley Cox, Amanda Ashley, Kaylee Hale, Dani Rocca, Jessica Brown, Jess Novak, Chloe Danes, Sarah Blujus, Gina Holsopple and more. There will be a dance segment from SpeakDanceCNY and Dancers North and two speakers: Niki Kaos and a representative from Vera House.  Vendors will include: Simply Delicious  Gina Marie Music Studios Luxury Links Bespoke  Three of Swords Valerie Rene Creations Azure Eyes Photography Kay’s Cozy Co Mara Writes Farley’s Fairy Hair Clay Designs by K Pam’s Craft Corner Laura Dobrota  Niki Kaos Rocks RC Lloyd Exhale Café and Bakeshop Chocko Sisters Creations ReAwakened Jewelry Wildebeest Publishing ...and more to be announced    *children 12 and under are free   more information at www.jessrocknovak.com/fire and on instagram: www.instagram.com/firefestivalcny to get involved or become a sponsor, contact Jess at firefestivalcny@gmail.com