Come for dinner, visit friends, dance to the music at multiple stages, shop many wonderful vendors and merchants, and enjoy the beautiful historic architecture.

Over 100 Vendors!
Music * Food * Beer * Activities * Entertainment

Free Parking · Free Admission · 6PM - 9PM

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3rd Thursday turns 21 this May!

Thank you to our community for your love and support!

Let's celebrate and make the 21st season and 2024 fantastic!

We have filled all VENDOR Spots for the May 16th, 2024 fest

but the rest of the season is still open, please join us!

 

Special thank you's for 2024:

The generous grant from CT VISIT the Eastern Region Tourism District!
Leo J. & Rose Pageau Trust, Town of Windham,

The Thread City Hop Fest, and Berkshire Bank!

2024 Street Fests

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Welcome to Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest!

Thousands of people from far and wide stroll along Main Street in Willimantic amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual, and olfactory delights.

There are bands and jugglers to entertain you as you meander through the fest. Five stages simultaneously host a wide variety of music and entertainment while over 100 local and regional crafters and vendors showcase the wealth of goods produced in Connecticut. Willimantic's diversity really shines through in the delicious authentic international cuisine. Enjoy locally produced artwork, beer, music, and soda. Free children's activities abound!

Brought to you by Willimantic Renaissance, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to revitalize downtown Willimantic by celebrating diversity, building community and attracting consumers. 3rd Thursday Street Fests are truly a community event.

Thank you to all our volunteers, it can't happen without you. Please be sure to thank our generous Sponsors for their support. Would you like to be a Sponsor or a Friend? Without your help the Fests would not be possible.

If you would like to work with the 3rd Thursday Street Fest team as a volunteer or fest helper, please view our Volunteering page.

Special thank you's for 2024:

  • Leo J. & Rose Pageau Trust
  • Town of Windham
  • The Thread City Hop Fest
  • CT Visit (Eastern)
  • Quasar Internet Solutions
  • and Berkshire Bank!