HAMDEN FEST
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 | HAMDEN TOWN CENTER PARK11:00am – 4:00pm | Rain Date: Sun. June 7
Join us for the BIGGEST event that brings together; businesses, arts, culture & communities!
Business & Community EXPO
presented by: The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut, Avangrid Networks, Inc., subsidiaries United Illuminating & Southern Connecticut Gas
Get to know your local business community! Stop by the EXPO under the Big Top Tent and check out all the resources in our area. We are proud to be celebrating 21 years of the Business & Community Expo!
Interested in Exhibiting?
On line Registration Click HERE
Arts, Crafts & Civic Fair
Great shopping opportunity right in your backyard while supporting local crafters and artists. Get to know local community organizations in your neighborhood
Interesting in Exhibiting?
This is your chance to showcase your talent to thousands of visitors. This is a handmade fair only. Non-Profits and Civic organizations are welcomed.
Click HERE for online Registration
Festival Concerts & Entertainment
Festival Hosts: Brian Smith, Pam Landry and the Z-Man, WOW Radio CT
Music Acts:
– Old School 203
–Dance Acts: The Joan Lynn Dance Company
Parking Information
General parking for Hamden Fest at Town Center Park is through the Middle School entrance on 2623 Dixwell Avenue. Handicap Parking is available at the Hamden Library parking lot as well as the Middle School lot. Members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will direct all attendees to the appropriate parking area.
Vendor Set Up Information
Business & Community Expo Vendor Info: Click HERE
Arts, Craft & Civic Vendor Info: Click HERE
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Business Expo Presenting Sponsor: The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut, Avangrid Networks, Inc., subsidiaries United Illuminating & Southern Connecticut Gas
Environmental Sponsor: Regional Water Authority
Gold: Quinnipiac University | TYCO Printing + Promo | WOW Radio CT | Access Health CT
Silver: Bankwell | Connex Credit Union | Beecher & Bennett Funeral services | Home Comfort Practice | ACES-Area Cooperative Educational Services
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Special shout out to Hamden CERT and all their volunteers for their support of Hamden Fest! CERT has been helping us since we started the Business Expo that is now Hamden Fest since 2005. We appreciate all you do for the Town and our Chamber.
Kids & Sports Zone
Bring the kids for a full day of fun-filled activities.
Hamden Youth Services: Festivities include: face painting, mini photo stickers, give-a-ways, yard games, crafts, inflatables and many family resources.
Sports Zone: Socceroof New Haven
Hamden Fest Schedule
- 8:30 AM – Hamden Half Marathon
- 9:00 AM – Hamden Library Events & Second Hand Prose Used Bookstore Sale
- 9:30 AM – 5K Road Race
- 10:45 AM – Festival Kick Off by Emcee Brian Smith, WOW Radio
- 11:00 AM – Kids Zone by Hamden Youth Service Bureau
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Festival Opens
- 21th Annual Business EXPO
- Music & Entertainment – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Arts, Crafts & Civic Fair
- Food & Beverage Trucks
- Local Food & Restaurant Vendors
- Kids Sports Zone
Business & Community Expo Vendor List To Be Announced
2025 Exhibitor List:
Abbate Insurance Associates, Inc.
Access Health CT Business Plus
ACES (Area Cooperative Educational Services)
Albertus Magnus College
American Job Center Workforce Alliance
Atria Senior Living Larson Place
Avangrid
Bankwell
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Services
Behavioral Health and Wellness
Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
Casanova Remodeling, Inc.
Children’s Medical Group
Coldwell Banker North Haven
Community Health Network of Connecticut
Connex Federal Credit Union
Cornell Scott Hill Health Center
Crosspoint Federal Credit Union
Edward Jones
Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians
Frontline Exteriors LLC
Full Power Radio
Goldfish Swim School
GoNet Speed
Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce
Haven Hearing Aids
Hearing Life
iSign Solutions, LLC
Leafguard
Monarch Dentistry
Mount Carmel Fitness
Nutmeg Insurance Advisors
Power Home Remodeling Group
Quinnipiac University
Renewal by Anderson
Romania Law
Salon Metta
Site Stream
State Farm Agency – Mfon Ogbebor
Stone Lab Surfaces LLC
The Nest School Early Learning
Travel Adventures by Jeff
True Love Pet Care
Twins Lawn Care
Walker Insurance Solutions Expertise
Food Court
Hungry? We got you covered for a variety of unique culinary options while at the Fest starting at 11 AM until 4 PM…and if the music plays on, the Trucks will stay too! Hang with us, bring a blanket and chairs…enjoy the evening!
Food Trucks
Tex Mex Fusion | Freskos | Burning Peel Pizza | Sweetheart Ice Cream | Primetime Seafood | Spuds Your Way | Mai Thai
Food Hub – More to come…
Hoffman Bread
Beverages
Flirt Cocktail Bar | Rogue Coffee Truck
Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K Road Race
The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Town Center Park on Saturday, June 14th. The event includes a Half Marathon and 5K. The road races will offer runners and walkers some grass and paved trail running.