Wednesday, June 25, 2025
(rain date June 26)
Stafford School Complex
SummerFest & Fireworks returns to Stafford to celebrate summer
with food trucks, live music, dazzling pyrotechnics, and more!
Stafford SummerFest & Fireworks is back, heralding the start of summer with an array of delights. Enjoy live music by the Loveland Hill Band, savor treats from regional food trucks and mobile eateries, explore a showcase of civic groups, engage in lawn games and art activities, and cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks display, generously sponsored by Stafford Savings Bank.
The festivities begin at 5:00 pm with an array of regional food trucks and mobile eateries offering a diverse selection of culinary delights. Menus offer an array of options, from international street fare and farm-to-table selections to indulgent desserts, classic fair favorites, and more. Alongside these culinary delights, local community groups will proudly showcase their work and services, providing opportunities for involvement and engagement. At 6:00 pm, the much-loved Loveland Hill Band will grace the stage, delighting attendees with their diverse repertoire of favorites spanning generations, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Admission and parking are free, all activities will take place at the Stafford High School, located at 145 Orcuttville Road in Stafford, Connecticut. The rural venue provides sprawling fields lush with grass and unobstructed views that are virtually void of ambient light – it’s a choice spot to spread out a blanket and enjoy this year’s fireworks. Parking and viewing areas will be designated throughout the complex.
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Event announcements, activity schedules, and the civic group roster will be rolling out - follow Explore Stafford CT and Stafford SummerFest & Fireworks to get the latest updates on all things SummerFest!
2025 FOOD VENDORS
Each year, an incredible lineup of food trucks and mobile eateries joins Stafford SummerFest & Fireworks, offering a diverse range of menu selections. From international street food and farm-to-table options to desserts, classic favorites, and more, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Are you an interested vendor? Please reach out if you’d like to participate.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
From youth organizations to civic groups, the 2025 Stafford SummerFest & Fireworks welcomes a diverse lineup of community groups and organizations to promote local initiatives, fundraise, and share opportunities for involvement. Interested in showcasing your nonprofit or community endeavor? Find details and registration information in the link below.
BE A GOLF CART SPONSOR!
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to drive your brand forward and support the heartbeat of SummerFest by sponsoring a golf cart for the event! Our golf carts serve as vital transportation tools, shuttling materials for setup and providing convenient rides for attendees from their parking spaces to the festivities.
GETTING HERE
Stafford High School: 145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
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All traffic will enter from Orcuttville Road/Route 319 ONLY.
Traffic & Safety
Getting Here
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Stafford High School: 145 Orcuttville Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
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All traffic will enter from Orcuttville Road/Route 319 ONLY.
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Vehicle entry closes are 9:30 p.m. or when the complex is full. A one-way exit strategy will be implemented when the event concludes – vehicles will not be permitted to enter the complex at this time. Those picking up household members from event must be aware of this traffic pattern and plan accordingly or stay onsite for the duration.
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Always drive with caution, this is a high-volume vehicle and pedestrian event.
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Onsite parking is expected to be tight. We strongly encourage event-goes to carpool, if possible.
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Guests must adhere to posted signs and instructions from event and traffic personnel.
Parking areas (see map detailed below):
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High School, 145 Orcuttville Road
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Handicapped accessible parking: Back Loop @ H.S.
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Stafford Public Library, 10 Levinthal Run
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Elementary School, 11 Levinthal Run
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County Road, 1-way traffic (toward Furnace Avenue)
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Roadsides as directed.
Caution:
Sections of the Levinthal Run Paving/Reclamation Project have begun and catch basins along the roadsides in these milled areas are raised. Please use caution when driving/walking in these areas.
Golf Cart Shuttles
For those needing mobility assistance or transportation, a golf cart shuttle service will be available with drop-off/pickup location at the front loop of the High School.
For event updates follow www.facebook.com/ExploreStaffordCT.
FEATURING
LOVELAND
HILL BAND
