Join us for the BIGGEST event that brings together; businesses, arts, culture & communities!

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

Food Trucks
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!

Business & Community EXPO
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 20 years of the Business & Community Expo!

Festival Concerts & Entertainment

Festival Emcee: Brian Smith, WOW Radio

Music Acts:

The Liz McNicholl Band

School of Rock Milford

Dance Acts: The Joan Lynn Dance Company

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.

Location:
Town Center Park. Enter at Hamden Middle School

Start Time

Half Marathon:
Walkers: 8:00am
General Start 8:30am

5K: 9:30am

Hamden Fest Schedule
8:30 AM – Hamden Half Marathon
9:00 AM – Friends of the Hamden Library Book Sale at the Miller Memorial Library Auditorium,  Friday, 6/13 – Preview Sale: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
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
20th Annual Business EXPO
Music & Entertainment – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arts, Crafts & Civic Fair
Food & Beverage Trucks
Local Food & Restaurant Vendors
Sports Zone by CFC Arena

Date: June 14, 2025

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Hamden Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514

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