08/17/2026
Street Fest Is THIS THURSDAY, August 20th!
Check out our latest press-release to learn more about all the FUN coming your way!
🎉 Can you even believe it’s already August? This season is flying by—so let’s keep the party going right on Historic Main Street in Willimantic! Bring the crew on Thursday, August 20, from 6–9 PM for the third installment of the 23rd season of 3rd Thursday Street Fest!
🌮 Come hungry, curious, and ready to explore! With 150+ vendors, more than 25 food locations, live entertainment, community connections, and activities for all ages, there is something happening around every corner. We thrive when we celebrate and support one another!
🍕 Food is a major part of the Street Fest experience, with an eclectic mix of food trucks, tables, and festival-ready specials from your favorite Main Street merchants. Stop by Willi Scoops, Egg and Cheese , Willibrew, Paula & Jane Boba Cafe, A Cupcake for Later, Trigo Wood Fired Pizza, and Rosa Gallos Family Restaurant. Cordoba, Pho Delight Thai Restaurant, Pan del Sinai, Harp on Church, Garabaldi’s, and Blarney’s will be open, too!
🥤 Visit Reframe: A Dry Spot in the beer garden for delicious non-alcoholic options, and enjoy Hosmer Mountain Soda, hosted by Project HOPE of Eastern Connecticut.
🍻 A huge thank-you to Willimantic Brewing Company / Willibrew for its generous support! Stop by Mid-Town for a cold draft, glass of wine or sangria, or a fruity boozy seltzer—the perfect place to dance, socialize, relax, and soak up the Street Fest energy.
🎶 August 20 entertainment lineup:
• Way Uptown (early): The Vortex Vibe
• Way Uptown (late): Madison Blues
• Eminence Ink / Uptown Stage: Karaoke all night + EMINENCE INK FLASH SALE!
• Midtown Beer (early): Big Jump
• Midtown Beer (late): St. George & The Dragons
• Downtown (early): Scott Gordley’s Funk House
• Downtown (late): Orquestra Sabor
• Bank Street: DJ Inventoso, all night
• North Street: i98.3 Stage with Keith C. Rice, all night
• Mansfield Academy of Dance Dancers: 6:45 PM
• Baptist Church (early): Exotic Surftones
• Baptist Church (late): Macha Brothers Band
🎨 Kids activities are everywhere! Try karaoke, basketball, the bounce house, crafts, and more at many of our nonprofit booths.
🚗 Parking is easy, with lots available throughout the area. Park at Jillson Square near the Shaboo Stage for a $5 donation—and look for our friendly volunteers and signage to help guide you.
❤️ Thank you to our incredible sponsors, community partners, vendors, volunteers, and supporters who keep this festival vibrant and glorious. Individual sponsor thank-yous and the full schedule are available on our website.
🙌 Want to vend, volunteer, or contribute? Reach out: [email protected]
📍 See you Thursday, August 20, 6–9 PM, on Historic Main Street in Willimantic!
