Hey Stamford! Food Festival Returns For 8th Year: See The Vendor Lineup

STAMFORD, CT — The eighth annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival will return to Mill River Park from July 25-27 with three days of food, music and family fun.

For the first time ever, there will be free admission to the festival all weekend long.

"This festival is about more than just great food — it’s about community," said Hey Stamford! founder, PJ Kennedy, in a prepared statement. "By making it free this year, we’re inviting everyone to come down, enjoy the park, support amazing local businesses, and celebrate summer together."

The festival will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 25, and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 26-27.

Over 20 local and regional food vendors will participate in the festival.

Vendor Lineup

July 26

29 Markle; Avellino Family Barbecue; Bad Mon Jerk Chicken; Blind Rhino; D’Abruzzo’s; Drop & Fry Ice Cream; Green & Tonic; Grey’s Donuts; Grupo Rosemary; Kona Ice; Los Poblanos Mexican; Mao’s Bao; Masa Taco Bar; Steak N’ It; Sweet Grace Cake Shop; Tropical Island Spice; T’s Kitchen; and more.

July 27

Avellino Family Barbecue; Bad Mon Jerk Chicken; Blind Rhino; Bona Bona Ice Cream; D’Abruzzo’s; DIG; Drop & Fry Ice Cream; Grey’s Donuts; Greek Style Grill; Grupo Rosemary; Kona Ice; Los Poblanos Mexican; Mao’s Bao; Masa Taco Bar; Steak N’ It; Sweet Grace Cake Shop; Tropical Island Spice; T’s Kitchen; and more.

Live Music Performances

There will be live music performances each day.

• Friday: The Zac Brown Tribute Band
• Saturday: The Cadillac Brothers
• Sunday: The Moonrise Cartel

There will be family activities during the festival as well. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, games, and more.

The Hey Stamford! Food Festival is part of "Summer in the Park," a three-week celebration from Mill River Park, Parachute Concerts, Stamford Downtown, The Karp Family, and Hey Stamford!

For more information, visit www.heystamfordfoodfestival.com or follow @HeyStamford @heystamfordfoodfest on Instagram and Facebook.