Main Street Festival Returns In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Main Street Festival will be held Saturday, June 5, rain or shine, according to officials.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street from Stratford Center to Stratford Avenue. The festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Stratford as a community service, according to officials.

The Main Street Festival is an annual town-wide event celebrating the many organizations, programs, and services the Town of Stratford has to offer, bringing together more than 150 local vendors, including bands and entertainment, food trucks, booths, and artists.

“The event also provides an opportunity for Stratford’s diverse organizations to educate the public about their functions and support fundraising efforts,” officials wrote in a news release. “Vendor booths and trucks will line Main Street, allowing residents to stroll through Stratford Center, embracing the beauty of the town. Various bands and entertainers will be performing throughout the day. The Griffin Hospital COVID 19 vaccination clinic van will be on site. Bounce houses and a roaming railroad will round out the event.”

The Stratford Main Street Festival was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, officials said the Rotary Club of Stratford is taking extra care to follow current COVID-19 safety protocols.

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Extra space will be left between vendor booths and unvaccinated guests are asked to wear a mask and socially distance, per CDC guidelines, according to officials. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event.

“I am pleased to see the Main Street Festival back in Stratford,” Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick said. “This is an opportunity for our civic groups, artists and local businesses to rise once again. After the last 15 months, it is a wonderful way for our diverse community to reunite. What better way to showcase the spirit of our town!”

The Celebrate Stratford event is sponsored by The Milford Bank.

For more information about the festival, visit here.