Bristol Homecoming Festival

Bristol Homecoming Festival Bristol Homecoming Festival is a small-town celebration that takes place every July. Shuttle services are free of charge and run till dark.

This festival is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and enjoy music, food, and fun activities.
= The Bristol Homecoming Festival is one of the oldest and longest running Festivals in the State of Indiana Since 1883:

Things to do and see at the Bristol Homecoming Festival. The entrance to the festival is free of charge

Carnival rides,
Fair Foods,
Free Entertainment,
Kids

Activity Area,
Garden Tractor Pulls,
Beauty Pageant,
Saturday Night Fireworks,
Town Parade,
Magic Show,
Bands to Perform Nightly


Find a place downtown to park and our friendly golf cart shuttles will gladly pick you up and drop you off at your desired location during the festival.

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival!What an incredible week filled with fun, laughter, community spiri...
07/12/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival!

What an incredible week filled with fun, laughter, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, participated, sponsored, and helped make this year’s festival such a huge success!

📸 We’d love to see your favorite moments! Share your photos from this year’s Bristol Homecoming in the comments so we can relive all the fun together.

Thank you for making this year’s festival so special. We’ll see you next year!

🎉 It’s the Grand Finale of the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival, and we have an incredible day planned! 🎉🥁 First up: The...
07/11/2026

🎉 It’s the Grand Finale of the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival, and we have an incredible day planned! 🎉

🥁 First up: The Bristol Homecoming Parade kicks off at 2:00 PM!

🚧 Important Parade Route Update: Due to downtown construction, the parade route has changed this year. The parade will travel from Hillbish Street to Illinois Street. The parade will NOT travel through downtown, so please check out the map below and plan ahead to find the perfect viewing spot along the updated route!

🍓 Looking for a sweet treat? Stop by the Strawberry Social at St. John’s Episcopal Church from 2:00–5:00 PM for delicious homemade desserts and great community fellowship!

🎶 Tonight, keep the celebration going! Join us at the park as The Whistlepigs take the stage beginning at 7:00 PM for an evening of fantastic live music.

🎆 Then, cap off an amazing festival with our spectacular fireworks show! Fireworks will begin around 10:00 PM and will be launched from Cummings Park, located just behind the museum. Be sure to grab a great spot and enjoy an unforgettable ending to this year’s festival!

Thank you to everyone who has attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival. Your community support is what make this tradition so special. We can’t wait to celebrate one more amazing day with all of you!

We’ll see you at Bristol Homecoming!

🎉 Join us tomorrow morning for another exciting day at the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival! 🎉Start your morning with th...
07/11/2026

🎉 Join us tomorrow morning for another exciting day at the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival! 🎉

Start your morning with the Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Bristol Community Church—it’s the perfect way to kick off your day! 🥞☕

After you’ve enjoyed breakfast, stop by the Bristol Fire Department and help make a difference by donating at the Community Blood Drive. ❤️

Then, don’t miss one of the festival’s biggest traditions—the Bristol Homecoming Parade, stepping off at 2:00 PM!

🚧 Please Note: The parade route is different this year due to downtown construction. The parade will travel from Hillbish Street to Illinois Street. Be sure to plan ahead and find your spot along the updated route!

We can’t wait to spend another fun-filled day celebrating with our amazing community. See you tomorrow!

WOW! What an incredible kickoff to the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival! Thank you to everyone who came out and made our...
07/10/2026

WOW! What an incredible kickoff to the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our first night such a success! The fun is just getting started, and we can’t wait to do it all again tonight!

Tonight’s Highlights:
Tractor Pull on Elkhart Street in front of Bristol Community Church
Live Music at the park featuring Shawn Richard’s with RadioFrye
Exciting carnival rides
Delicious festival food
Fun for the whole family!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come make more great memories at the Bristol Homecoming Festival. We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

🎉 The 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival is officially underway! 🎉Come out and kick off an amazing week of fun with us ton...
07/09/2026

🎉 The 2026 Bristol Homecoming Festival is officially underway! 🎉

Come out and kick off an amazing week of fun with us tonight!

🎡 Wristband Night is happening tonight, and unlimited ride wristbands are $28. Please note: There is a typo in the festival program—the correct wristband price is $28.

👑 Don’t forget to join us for the Bristol Homecoming Pageant at 6:30 PM at Bristol Community Church as we cheer on this year’s contestants!

We can’t wait to celebrate with our community all week long. Grab your family and friends, and we’ll see you tonight! 🧡🖤

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07/08/2026

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There is still time to enter the Cutest Baby Contest!
07/08/2026

There is still time to enter the Cutest Baby Contest!

🎉 Bristol Homecoming 2026 is Almost Here! Join us July 9–11 for three days of hometown fun, great food, live entertainme...
07/03/2026

🎉 Bristol Homecoming 2026 is Almost Here!

Join us July 9–11 for three days of hometown fun, great food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities!

Here's a look at what's happening throughout the weekend:

🎡 Thursday, July 9
• Carnival rides open (Wristband Night – $25)
• Bristol Homecoming Pageant at Bristol Community Church at 6:30pm

🚜 Friday, July 10
• Tractor Pull on Elkhart street
Music by Shawn Richards and RadioFyre

🎆Saturday, July 11
• Community Breakfast at Bristol Community Church
• Blood Drive at Bristol Fire Department
• Bristol Homecoming Parade
• Strawberry Social at St John's Episcopal Church
• Live music by High Life and The Whistle Pigs
• Cutest Baby Contest
• 🎇 Fireworks at Dusk at Cummins Park!

🎟️ Amusement ride tickets are **$1.25 each**
🪑 Bring your own chairs
🚫 No pets
🚫 No alcohol

We can't wait to celebrate another unforgettable Bristol Homecoming with our amazing community.

🎉 Parade Applications Are Now Available! 🎉We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Bristol Homecoming P...
06/22/2026

🎉 Parade Applications Are Now Available! 🎉

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Bristol Homecoming Parade are now open!

This year's parade theme is "250 Years of Freedom", and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating our community and our nation's rich history.

Please note that due to ongoing downtown construction, there will be a slight change to this year's parade route. The parade will conclude at Illinois Street. The map below highlights the updated route.

While we understand this adjustment may not be ideal, we are grateful for your flexibility and support. We look forward to seeing our community come together for another memorable Bristol Homecoming Parade!

📅 Parade Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 starting at 2:00 PM

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