Vendors Wanted for 2nd Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Annual Fall Festival

The Friends of the 2^nd Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is inviting local craftsman, artisans, and area businesses to share their talents, products, goods and services, at the 2^nd Company Governors Horse Guard (2GHG) annual Fall Festival, to be held rain or shine, on the beautiful grounds of the 2GHG property, Fairfield Hills campus, September 12, 2026.

Annually attracting over 600 visitors throughout the day, the festival offers a wide variety of fun family focused activities including interactive hands-on educational displays, horse shows, calvary/military educational displays, pony rides, face painting, food vendors, live music, artisans/craftsman, and more!

The 2^nd Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is a non-profit, all-volunteer troop located in Newtown. Chartered in 1808, 2 GHG is one of the oldest surviving U. S. Military Cavalry troops in the United States Its mission is to serve the Governor and the residents of Connecticut by bringing history-rich educational programs to all ages, preserving Connecticut’s strong and revolutionary history, through participation in ceremonial functions, including parades, special appearances, and presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations.

As the Fall Festival has become an increasingly attractive community event drawing large crowds, vendor interest has increased and early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Participation donation fee is $125.00 and requires advanced reservation. All registered vendors receive a designated 10 x 10 space and lawn sign.

For information and vendor application, email 2GHGevents@gmail.com

SGT Tracey Pertoso, Treiser4@aol.com, (203) 605-7828

SGT Melanie Bonjour, Chair, Friends of 2GHG, BonjourM@ct-institute.org, (203) 733-9253