Huge Celebration Slated In West Hartford

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The town's biggest civic celebration returns this weekend, with local supporters keeping their fingers crossed that Mother Nature will comply.

Celebrate! West Hartford returns on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, with support from Peoples Bank.

There is no admission charge for the event and many of the activities are free. View the Festival program.

The 36th community festival will take place on the grounds of West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.

It will feature an award-winning arts and crafts show, carnival rides and games, live music, an international food court, and a business and non-profit expo.

FUNd Runs will take place on Sunday morning, including a certified 5K road race and a half-mile dash for kids.

A portion of any festival proceeds are donated to The Town That Cares and the Leisure Services Scholarship Fund, which help West Hartford residents in need.

Designed to engage multiple generations at once, Celebrate! West Hartford attracts nearly 40,000 people yearly because of the wide range of family-friendly activities, many free or low-cost.

The festival has won Hartford Magazine’s readers' choice award for best festival many times and garnered a Top 200 Best Craft Show national ranking from Sunshine Artists magazine several times.

Businesses and individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities or being an arts & crafts vendor or non-profit exhibitor should visit www.CelebrateWestHartford.com or call 860-561-7512.

Parking

On Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Isham Garage will be open for free parking.

Parking is also available at the West Hartford Town Center Office Building Garage (behind Fidelity) at 29 S. Main St.

A $4 event parking fee applies. Limited parking is available in the Memorial Garage; parking fees apply. Pay at the kiosk.

There will be NO PARKING as follows:

• No Parking on South Main Street, west side, from 29 S. Main St. to 55 S. Main St. (Dunkin' Donuts to Key Bank)
• Burr Street will be closed. (Available only to local traffic and authorized vehicles)
• No parking along the 5K Race route on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Road closures include Raymond Road, both sides, from the Boulevard to Isham Road; Isham Road, both sides, from Raymond Road to Memorial Road; and Memorial Road, both sides, from South Main Street to Raymond Road.

For more information on Celebrate West Hartford, click on this link.