2026 East Haven Fall Festival Days Away, Here's What You Need To Know

EAST HAVEN, CT — The 2026 East Haven Fall Festival is set for Sept. 11, 12, and 13.

Each day offers its own lineup of events and activities, including live music throughout the weekend, great food, craft vendors, family-friendly entertainment, carnival rides, and more.

Here's what you need to know:

Three Days of Festival Fun

Get ready for a full weekend of music, family activities, entertainment, recognition ceremonies, and community fun. Rides and vendors will be open throughout the weekend, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Friday, September 11

Festival Hours: 5:30–10:00 PM

• 5:00–9:30 PM: Inflatables and Kids Fun Zone
• 6:00 PM: Kids Fun Zone activities begin
• 7:30 PM: Skyway Band
• 8:00 PM: Welcoming Remarks, Veteran Recognition & Merit Award Recognition
• 8:30 PM: Fleetwood Heart—A Fleetwood Mac and Heart Tribute Band

Saturday, September 12

Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM

• 10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Inflatables and Kids Fun Zone
• 12:00 PM: Business Showcase & Promotional Messages
• 12:15 PM: East Haven High School Co-Op Marching Band
• 1:30 PM: Center Stage Dance Academy
• 3:00 PM: Rock House School of Music TKM All-Star Band
• 5:00–7:30 PM: Le'Mixx Band
• 8:15 PM: Saturday Night Ceremonies
• 8:30 PM: Voices of Rock — Live entertainment to close out the evening

Sunday, September 13

Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

The fun continues Sunday with rides, vendors, live entertainment, and the annual classic car show.

• 7:45 AM: East Haven Community Classic 5K Road Race
• 9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Classic Car Show
• 12:00 PM: Vibe FX Entertainment with DJ Tony Allevato
• 1:00 PM: Performing Arts Student Studio BE
• 2:00 PM: Baila Con Gusto CT Latin Dance Company
• 4:00 PM: The Timmy Maia Experience — Headliner

Rides and vendors will be open all weekend. Bring the family, enjoy the entertainment, support local businesses, and celebrate our community!

Food Tents & Trucks

Mike Shehadeh – Soft Serve Ice Cream, Cones, Sundaes

Peter Young – Kettle Corn & Popcorn

Archie Moore's—Branford-New Haven-Chicken Wings

Petonito's Bakery Shop – Fried Dough & Desserts

Spuds Your Way – Baked Potatoes

Longobardi’s – Wood-Fired Pizza

Giulio’s Pizza—Italian food, fried food

Stellato’s Deli – Fried Seafood, New England Clam Chowder, Penne à la Vodka

Joe Santino – Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Georgia Hots, Egg Sandwiches

Satang Thai – Thai Food

Sultan – Kebabs, Turkish Food

Vinci Concessions – Strawberry Lemonade, Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes

Amelia’s Italian Sandwiches—fresh Italian sandwiches

Follow the Fall Festival Facebook page here.