Falling For East Haven: 3-Day, Jam-Packed Fall Festival Sept. 8-10

EAST HAVEN, CT — August is a long month. But somehow, we're already halfway through! Autumn is just around the bend and with it comes the annual, and popular, East Haven Fall Festival. This year set for Sept. 8, 9, and 10, it's technically a right-before-fall falls celebration.

East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora is excited. And he hopes you are, too.

" This annual event celebrates the vibrant spirit and personal bonds that make our town special," he said. "We've been working hard to enhance the beauty of East Haven, and I'm proud to say that we've made significant progress. The town green has been transformed into an attractive and relaxing destination for residents to enjoy for decades to come."

Here's what you need to know:

Entertainment Schedule
Friday Sept. 8:
6 p.m., HEAVY HITTERS
7:30 p.m., WELCOME, VETERANS, MERIT AWARDS
8:30 p.m., RUBIX KUBE, The Galaxy's Most Excellent '80s Tribute Band, blasts you back to the decade of decadence! AC/DC, Guns 'N Roses, and more are teleported to the same stage.

Saturday Sept. 9:

12:30pm, EAST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP MARCHING BAND
12:45pm, STUDENTS OF WAGNER-IOVANNA VOCAL STUDIOS
1:45pm, NEW HAVEN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
3:00pm, SENIOR DISCOUNT
4:30pm – 5:45pm, THE 70’s PROJECT
6:15pm – 7:30pm, THE TIMMY MAIA EXPERIENCE
8:15pm, SATURDAY NIGHT CEREMONIES
8:30pm, “GET DOWN ON IT”, KOOL & THE GANG TRIBUTE
A 12-piece group of seasoned musicians that performed around the world, to sold out audiences. This group will take you back to the 70’s and 80’s.

Sunday, Sept. 10:
12 noon, VOCALIST MICHAEL THE SON
1 p.m., KENNI (VOCALIST KENNY ARAUJO)
2 p.m., SONGS BY VOCAL PRODUCTIONS STUDENTS
3 p.m., ONE WAY TICKET
4 p.m., CAROL SYLVAN (NY R&B Artist)
5:00pm p.m., BOBBY T & THE NAME DROPPERS


TEEN CORNER HOURS:
5:00pm – 10:00pm, Friday, September 8th
5:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday, September 9th

FEATURED EVENTS:
2 Person inflatable obstacle course
2 lane Bunge run
Inflatable rock wall
For more info: East Haven Youth Services, 203-468-3376 or akenney@easthaven-ct.gov

28th CAR SHOW
Sunday, Sept. 10th 9am to 3pm
Entrance fee $10 per car
Raffle table, drawing at 1pm. Trophy presentation at 1:30pm.
Winning: Avelo Tickets, Gift cards
Dom (203) 494-3702

Business Showcase

East Haven Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, September 9, 2023 11:00am to 3:00pm

East Haven Fall Festival Craft Fair 2023

The East Fall Festival Craft Fair will have many new vendors this year. Crafters from all over Connecticut will be presenting their unique items.
Here are just a few of the vendors who will displaying their items in the Craft Section this year:
*Windchimes, Jewelry, Pop Sockets by Connie Palazzo
*Out Spoken Nails by Lisa Pereira
*Sports Cards by Frank Aiello
*Luv Custom Creations by Ronald Tufano
*Tarot Readings by Connie Luke
*Patriotic Apparel by Soldier Solutions, LLC
*DCD Designs by Catherine Bencivengo
* Photography by Randall Mena
* Jackie’s Wreath Boutique by Vincent Esposito
* Fine Fettle Pets by Michele Ziemba-Bolduc
* Steffyy’s Soaps and candles by Stephanie Pane
* Bella Mia Jewelry by Melissa Nesteruk
* Old Tyme Toys by Todd Feibusch
* Tian Zheebra Designs by Maria Spaduzzi
* Adrenaline Rush by Charles Elrick
* Jewelry by Mary Turcio

Civic Groups:

Wreaths Across America, East Haven High School Sports Groups, East Haven Rotary Club, East Haven Arts Commission, East Haven Ladies Auxiliary, Cosmopolitan Lodge No 125, Tails To Paw Animal Support, Sons and Daughters of Italy, Branford Community Dining Room

Food Vendors/Trucks

Christiano’s - Fried dough, fresh squeezed lemonade, fried oreos.
• Giulio’s - Sausage and peppers, meatball sub, eggplant parm, broccoli rabe and sausage.
• Erika Santino - Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, red hots, hamburgers.
• Spuds Your Way - Veggie-filled baked potatoes, steak and cheese subs, chicken and cheese subs, loaded baked potatoes with/ broccoli, cheese, veggies, steak or chicken.
• Petonito’s - Baked goods
• Patriot Popcorn - Kettle corn
• Chowder Pot of Branford
• Santang Thai Food - Thai foods

Welcome the Food Trucks!!!!
• The Mason Jar - Cobb salad, chicken Caesar salad, build your own salad, feta summer salad.
• Szabo Seafood - Fish and chips, fried shrimp, lobster rolls.
• Soft Serve Ice Cream

Rides

Marenna Amusements will be back with more rides this year. Last year was Marenna's first year with the Fall Fest, they plan to fit more rides this year in the spot available to them. Stop by and check it out! Wrist bands will be available $35.00 Individual tickets will be available as well.