Hamden Fest 2024: Details Announced For Annual Event

HAMDEN, CT — Kicking off the summer season, the 5th Annual Hamden Fest, sponsored by the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and in partnership with the Town of Hamden, will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Hamden Town Center Park.

“There is something for everyone!” organizers wrote in a news release. “A great day to support all things local. Last year’s Hamden Fest brought more than 8,000 spectators to Town Center Park, to enjoy a full day of events.”

This year’s Hamden Fest will include the Hamden Fest Half Marathon and 5K Road Race, Business Expo, Arts, Crafts & Civic Fair, Kids & Sports Zone and many community services. Live music and entertainment start at 11 a.m. with the Tres Paul Band and the Mike Brandon Band starting at 2 p.m. There will be numerous food trucks and many food and beverage vendors.

“The Chamber and the Town of Hamden have been working to bring together the biggest community event for the whole family to celebrate all that Hamden has to offer,” said Nancy Dudchik, Hamden Regional Chamber President. “We want people to come out and celebrate our businesses, our artists, and all that makes our community so rich.”

Mayor Lauren Garrett said, “I am pleased to partner with the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 5th Annual Hamden Fest to promote our small businesses, artists, and nonprofits. Come spend the day with us at Town Center Park and celebrate our community.”

For the second year, the Chamber is pleased to include the Hamden Fest Half Marathon, which will take place all along the Farmington Canal Trail.

“The road races will offer runners and walkers a safe environment and beautiful scenery on the paved trail,” the news release states.

The half marathon will start at 9 a.m., and the 5k Race starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.teammossman.com.

“Thank you to the Sponsors: Regional Water Authority, Quinnipiac University, Tyco Printing, WOW Radio, M&T Bank, Care Partners of Connecticut, LeafGuard, Advanced Window Systems, Crosspoint Federal Credit Union, Bankwell and Heart Wellness Group,” organizers wrote.

Vendor space is still available for businesses, artists, crafters and civic organizations. For more information, registration, and a schedule of events on Hamden Fest, visit www.hamdenfest.com or call the Hamden Regional Chamber office at 203-288-6431 or email hcc@hamdenchamber.com.