2024 Stratford’s Main Street Festival

Over 8,000 people and 160+ vendors from all CT towns have enjoyed this annual town-wide event. Please join us to celebrate the many organizations, programs, and services the Town offers.

The Festival will feature various food trucks, vendor booths, street performers, musicians, rides, games, crafts, artwork, and other fair activities.  
The Festival will be heavily advertised throughout the state as a major festival.

We especially want to thank our titled sponsor, The Milford Bank, for their financial support and the Town of Stratford departments for providing the many public services that make this event safe, clean, and successful.  ~ Rotary Club of Stratford, Event Organizers

Vendors welcome; please review thoroughly.

• Vendor Information (must read)
• Health Dept. Temporary Food Service Event Application
• Vendor Parking
• "Paper" Vendor Space Reservation Order Form

We will make every effort to separate similar vendors widely.  Entertainment and Food will be dispersed throughout the street to make every space a good spot.  We are also expanding our marketing to a larger audience and diversity.  Please contact us for sponsor opportunities for a more prominent promotional presence.

Set-up time
6:30 - 8:00 am. Get there early.  Main Street will closed to all vehicles at 8:00 am.  
Each group is responsible for its tables, chairs, signage, etc.  Vehicle access opens by 5:30 pm.    

Disability Parking
The Baldwin Senior Center parking lot at 1000 W. Broad Street is reserved for Disability Parking.  Vehicles must have a valid Disability Parking placard in plain view on the mirror. 

Public Parking
Public Parking is available on local side streets, at Stratford Train Station, or a short walk from parking at the Shakespeare property or Stratford High School.

Dog Visitors
We know you love your dog, but not all attendees know what to expect from a dog’s behavior.  Hence, PLEASE leave your dog at home or at least restrain them from approaching other people.

The event will always be on the first Saturday in June from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Rain or Shine.  To reserve space at this event, complete the online application and submit a payment to participate.

The Rotary Club of Stratford started the Stratford Main Street Festival in 2011 as a community service project to replace the defunct Stratford Day.  Each year, Stratford Rotarians volunteer to organize the Festival as a town-wide event to celebrate the many organizations, programs, and services the Town of Stratford offers. 

We invite all organizations and vendors (profit & non-profit) to promote their work, boost their outreach and fundraising, and provide a day of fun and pleasure for people of all ages.

The proceeds will support various community efforts, including high school scholarships, Thanksgiving food baskets, Lord’s Kitchen, and Food Distribution for those in need.  Rotarians also provide a Dictionary for every Stratford 3rd grader and a Thesaurus for every 5th grader.  In addition, we fund or provide hands-on volunteers for projects servicing seniors, the special needs population, student education, homelessness, and environmental concerns.

Stratford Rotary Club is a charted club of Rotary International.  We are a charitable, non-political, and non-religious International organization open to all.  There are over 35,000+ member clubs worldwide, with a membership of 1.4 million individuals known as Rotarians.  Rotarians are united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace worldwide.

We meet each Tuesday at noon for an hour.  Please contact us at info@stratfordrotaryclub.org to learn more.