Welcome to Willimantic!

Come for dinner, visit friends, dance to the music at multiple stages, shop many wonderful vendors and merchants, and enjoy the beautiful historic architecture.

Thousands of people from far and wide will stroll along Main Street in Willimantic amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual, and olfactory delights.

There are bands and jugglers to entertain you as you meander through the fest. Five stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment while over 100 local and regional crafters and vendors showcase the wealth of goods produced in Connecticut. Willimantic's diversity really shines through in the delicious authentic international cuisine. Enjoy locally produced artwork, beer, music, and soda. Free children's activities abound!

Schedule of Events

July 20, 2023

Way Uptown Entertainment
6:00 PM : ACT Performing Arts Magnet High School at Way Uptown Stage
7:45 PM: Stattic at Way Uptown Stage

Mid Town Entertainment
6:00 PM : Goodtime Magic at Bank Street Stage
7:45 PM : HAWKINS at Midtown Stage
Music Studio 307 at Midtown Stage
Sound by Travis Potter at Midtown Stage
6:00 PM: The Wild Bill Project at Midtown Stage

Downtown Entertainment
7:45 PM: Deep Cover at Downtown Stage
6:45 PM: Ghost Notes Drumline at Street Performer
6:00 PM: Somewhat Woke at Downtown Stage
Sound by Cat9Sound at Downtown Stage

August 17, 2023

Way Uptown Entertainment
6:00 PM: Arnaldo Rivera and His Bentetú Band at Way Uptown Stage

Uptown Entertainment
6:00 PM: DJ Chuck Entertainment at Eminence Ink

Mid Town Entertainment
6:00 PM: Goodtime Magic at Bank Street Stage
7:45 PM: Jake Kulak Band at Midtown Stage
Music Studio 307 at Midtown Stage
6:00 PM: River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs at Midtown Stage
Sound by Travis Potter at Midtown Stage

Downtown Entertainment
6:00 PM: Cover 2 Cover Band at Downtown Stage
7:45 PM: Litvar at Downtown Stage
Sound by Cat9Sound at Downtown Stage

September 21, 2023

Way Uptown Entertainment
6:00 PM: ACT Performing Arts Magnet High School at EASTCONN ACT

Uptown Entertainment
7:30 PM: Karaoke at Eminence Ink

Mid Town Entertainment
6:00 PM: Goodtime Magic at Bank Street Stage
Music Studio 307 at Midtown Stage
Sound by Travis Potter at Midtown Stage
7:45 PM: Tom the suit Forst and BLUES CHASER at Midtown Stage

Downtown Entertainment
6:00 PM: BackStage Pass at Downtown Stage
6:45 PM: Ghost Notes Drumline at Street Performer
Sound by Cat9Sound at Downtown Stage

Dates:
May 18, 2023
June 15, 2023
July 20, 2023
August 17, 2023
September 21, 2023

Time: 6 - 9pm

Cost: Free

Location: Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.

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