Hamden's Brooksvale Fall Festival 2016: Details Announced

HAMDEN, CT — The 17th Annual Brooksvale Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 24 (rain date Sept. 25), from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brooksvale Park in Hamden.

The site is located in northern Hamden, at 524 Brooksvale Avenue, 1 mile off Whitney Avenue.

The festival will feature pony rides, a horse-drawn hayride, a haunted hay ride, a pumpkin patch, and nature crafts. There will be numerous demonstrations, including Birds of Prey and a K-9 police dog, and an introduction to the beekeeping at the park.

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Dozens of local crafters and community organizations will be on the field with educational displays and fun activities for all ages, including numerous craft-making activities.

Musical entertainment will include a special performance by Steve Rodgers' new band, Arms & Voices and food trucks will also be on site.

Admission to the event and parking is free. Cash is required for ticket purchases for some of the activities with no activity costing more than $5. Food and craft vendors require cash as well. Please note that there is no ATM or wireless access at the park.

For more information, contact Brooksvale@Hamden.com, or call 203-287-2669 or 203-287-2579.

Brooksvale Fall Festival Has Openings for Exhibitors

Environmental Educators who share their knowledge free of charge to the public. Land use commissioners are invited.

Community Exhibitors We are also aware of the need for school groups, scout troops, PTA’s and other community organizations to get the word out about their unique cause or fundraising effort. The Committee would encourage these groups to offer a fun hands-on activity for kids while you spend time sharing your efforts with the parents and adults who visit your table. There is no fee to participate for the Environmental or Community groups. You will need to provide your own pop-up tent should you wish cover from sun or showers. One table and 2 chairs will be provided.

Natural Crafters are being sought again this year to sell hand-crafted products, ideally made of natural materials. There is a $30 fee to participate. We are looking for wood carvers, potters, weavers, leather craftspeople, etc. If you make natural soaps, honey, candles and the like, please drop us an email. We are not interested in mass produced items made in factories.

Traditional artisans such as blacksmithing, chair caning, quilting, basketry, weaving, etc. We love to promote these crafts and would greatly appreciate your involvement.

If you are interested, email the park at brooksvale@hamden.com or call 203-287-2669.

Brooksvale Fall Festival file photo courtesy of Liz Frias