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Branford Festival Traditionally Held On Town Green, But Not In 2025
The Main Street Reconstruction Project moved the June 13-15, Branford Festival, to Hammer Field. Oh, and the performance line-up is out!
BRANFORD, CT — It's tradition that the Branford Festival be held on the Town Green. Not this year though. Given the Main Street Reconstruction Project, the event will be held at the Eric J. Bower Hammer Field, June 13 to June 15.
Hammer Field, a few minutes from the Green, is adjacent to the Branford Community House, at 46 Church St.
The festival just announced the musical performance line-up for the time-honored event.
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June 13 MAIN STAGE
5 – 5:45 pm: Branford High School Concert Choir, directed by Mike Martone, Jr.
6 – 6:20 pm: Singer/Song Writer Showcase featuring Tom Burgess – Traveling Troubadour
6:30 – 8 pm: Timmy Maia
8:25 pm: National Anthem by Kylie Acquarulo-Savastano (BHS Class of 2025)
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8:30 – 10 pm: LoVeSeXy Tribute to the Music of Prince
June 14 MAIN STAGE
5 pm: John Moss Scholarship Award
5:15pm: Father of the Year
5:30 – 6:20 pm: Singer/Song Writer Showcase featuring Bigger Beast Recording Artist: Hatfield
6: 30 pm: Sponsor Announcements and Festival Committee Introductions
7 – 8 pm: The John Spignesi Band
7:30 – 8:30 pm: Sunset Drive
8:25 pm: National Anthem by Lucy Canada (BHS Class of 2011)
8:30 – 10 pm: Don Jovi – The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Bon Jovi
June 14 BACK STAGE
To Be Announced
June 15 DINING TENT STAGE
12 – 3 pm: Singer/Song Writer Showcase featuring Bigger Beast Recording Artist: Hatfield
Branford Festival: Created for our community by our community.
The Branford Festival, a non-profit organization "created by our community for our community," is inviting local businesses to partner as sponsors.
"As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with thousands of attendees, showcase your business, and support a cherished tradition that brings our town together," it noted.
The Branford Festival organization recently posted that it learned "scammers soliciting vendors through our social media pages."
"Please be cautious and do not engage with any accounts that are not our official Branford Festival page," they wrote. "If you have any doubts or concerns, please reach out to us directly by messaging the Branford Festival or emailing branfordfestival@gmail.com."
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