DJ Pauly D, Flo Rida To Headline 2022 Hey Stamford! Food Festival

STAMFORD, CT — Even though there's still snow on the ground, residents can begin to think about warm summer nights and one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Hey Stamford! Food Festival.

The extravaganza will once again return to Mill River Park for two weekends this summer: Aug. 11-14, and Aug. 18-21.

Now in its fifth year, the region's largest food and music festival will see more than 50 food vendors each weekend with live performances from Flo Rida, DJ Pauly D, I Love the 90s (featuring Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Rob Base, Young MC), Resurrection - A Journey Tribute and more.

"Hey Stamford! Food Festival is truly what summertime is all about—coming together with friends and family to celebrate and enjoy delicious food and great music,” said Hey Stamford! founder PJ Kennedy in a news release.

The festival will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets are are on sale here.

DJ Pauly D, who is known from the hit MTV show "Jersey Shore", will perform on Aug. 13. Resurrection - A Journey Tribute band will close out the first weekend on Aug. 14.

Flo-Rida kicks-off the second weekend on Aug. 20, and Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Rob Base and Young MC will finish out the event on Aug. 21.

"We are thrilled to spread out the fun over two weekends once again with more amazing food and drink, amazing live music and more excitement than ever this summer," said Ilario Altamura of Parachute Concerts, the concert sponsor, in a news release.

On each Thursday, the Thursday Night Beer Garden sponsored by The Blind Rhino will feature ice-cold craft brews, wine and specialty cocktails, plus entertainment by local bands and DJs. Attendees must be 21 and over.

On each Friday, there will be mouth-watering eats, live music and activities for the entire family. The entertainment will be announced at a later date.

Each Saturday and Sunday, the festival will feature a uniquely crafted roster of 50-plus food vendors, restaurants and food trucks. Attendees can also expect to see some well-known celebrity chefs and food personalities.

For more information on the 2022 Hey Stamford! Food Festival, including vendor listings, ticket pricing and a full list of F.A.Q.’s, visit heystamfordfoodfest.com