Your Guide to Clinton's 39th Annual Bluefish Festival!

There is tons of fun for the whole family planned for Clinton's 39th Annual Bluefish Festival this year! Here's a guide to everything you'll need to know about the festival so you can take advantage of all the awesome fun available. Looking for more details on particular activity? Just click the link and it will send you directly to the Festival's website with more information!

Location: 

Schedule:

• 5:30   Welcome!! Festival gates open
• 6:00  Opening ceremonies on the main stage – 
•            Presentation of the 2013 CBFF Spirit of Clinton Award
•            Arts & Crafts Fair in the Town Hall & on the grass.
•            The 2013 CARNIVAL 6:00pm-10:00pm
•            Registration for the 2013 CBFF Fishing Tournament
• 7:00   On the Main Stage Music  "Free Play"
• 10:00 The Festival Closes for the night. See you all Tomorrow!!

• 7:00-8:30 Registration and the start of the 2013 CBFF Fishing Tournament at the Clinton Town Dock on Riverside Drive Clinton
• 11:30 Welcome - Festival Gates Open
• 11:30 Registration and start of the Miss & Little Miss Bluefish Contest on the stage 
• The 2013 CARNIVAL 1:00pm-10:00pm
• Time to be announced for the Line up in front of the main stage for the 2013 CBFF Bike Parade
• 1:00 Seafood Chowder Cook-Off in the tent next to the Bluefish Committee     Booth on the East Side.. 
• Time to be announced--The 2013 CBFF Talent contest On the Stage                                        inside the town hall.
• 4:00 Music "Shiny Lapel Trio" on the Main Stage
• 5:00 Final Weigh ins for the 2013 CBFF Fishing Tournament at The Town Dock on Riverside Drive Clinton
• Time to be announced--Kids Konnection performing on the stage in the Town Hall
• Time to be announced--Pie Eating contest sponsored by Clinton Stop & Shop in front of the main stage 
• 7:00-10:00 Music "The Convertibles" on the Main Stage
• ***Duck Race time to be announced***

Food Vendors:

• Nuzzo’s Pizza- Pizza Slices & Beverages
• Rita’s Italian Ice
• Shoreline Roasters- Coffee, Fruit Smoothies & Soft Drinks
• Clinton Fire Department- Hamburgers Sausage& Peppers & Drinks
• K & R Hot Dog Concessions- Hot Dogs, Fried Oreos & Twinkies, French Fries
• Bradley Taffy- over 45 Flavors of Salt Water Taffy
• Ice Cream Truck
• The Clinton Rotary- Beer & Wine
• Cornerstone Church- Fried Dough
• Indochine Pavilion- Thai Food / Chicken / Pad Thai
• Sugar Bakery- Cup Cake Truck
• Meriano’s Bake Shop- Cannoli’s & Italian Pastries
• The Smilin Chef- Lemonade

Civic /Non Profit /Informational Booth:

• CTC Cheerleaders- Hair Wraps, Hair Color, Cheer Bows & Glitter Tattoo’s
• Hearts, Hands & Homes- Foster Care & Adoption Information
• Wild Bill Taylor- Caricatures Paintings, Lighthouse & Bird Note Cards
• Casanova Enterpizes – Gutter Toppers of CT
• AT&T Mobility- Informational Booth
• Angel Card Readings / Reiki
• Clinton Democratic Committee Booth
• Easy Care Energy Solutions- Save $ Heating & Cooling
• Encore- Clothing, Incense & More
• Coast Guard Auxiliary- Safe Boating & Educational Booth
• CVFD Dunk Tank
• Bouncers
• Children’s Booth
• Morgan PG 2014- Games, Fish Bowls, Sand Art & More
• Clinton 350th Committee- Photo Booth with Props
• Bluefish Booth- T-Shirts, Buttons & Ornament Sales

Arts and Crafts Fair Vendors:

• Twist Of the Wrist- Copper Bracelets, Wire Bracelets
• Original Creations by Charlene-Photography Folk Art/ Hand Crafted Jewelry
• Tom Sayers- Bird Prints, Note Cards, & Calendars
• A Little Piece of Unique- Badge Holders, Beaded Jewelry & Tie Dye
• The Olive Oil Factory- Quality Oils, Vinegars & Bread Dippers
• Encore- Clothing & Jewelry
• Chip O Licious Cookies
• Tastefully Simple
• Honey B Hollow- Soybean Candles & Country Décor
• Edwards Kool Creations- Bird Houses & Soaps
• Sea Glass Etc- Frames, Hangings & Boxes
• Jersey Handbags & Access- Hand bags, I Phone Cases, Wallets Sunglasses
• Flat Brook Farm- Goat Milk Soap & Lotions, Scrubs
• Christmas in July- Hand Knits, Bears with sweaters
• Celadon Road – Organ Products
• Apples Etc- Jumbo Gourmet Apples

Contests:

Get competitive, in a fun way of course, in one of the many contests offered at the festival. Contests will include the rubber duck race, the pet picture contest, a talent contest, the Miss Bluefish Pageant, Blueberry Pie eating contest, and the beautiful baby picture contest.

Parking:

Parking is available throughout town including the Unilever front parking lot, behind the church across from the Town Hall and in other various areas in town.

Pets: