Festival Stratford
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Many Festivals. One Town.
Stratford, Connecticut
STRATFORD’S FREE SUMMER LINE-UP EXPANDED
This summer Stratford residents have more options for free, fun entertainment for the whole family. Festival Stratford at the Shakespeare Theatre includes an Art Show by the Stratford Arts Guild, two different Shakespeare Productions, original works by SquareWrights Playwright Center, a dance performance by NY-based Clarity in Motion, and a family day including children’s dance and Rapunzel. Plus there are free yoga classes every morning at 8 a.m. In addition, this year, Stratford residents will be treated to the first Blues on the Beach Concert. The event will run from 3-6 pm and include three of the region's top blues bands. Please take a look around the website and join us for some of the many free events. Major sponsorship for all events provided by the Stratford Arts Commission.
Many Festivals, One Town
When Festival Stratford began in 2005 as the Stratford Summer Theater Festival, it was with a vision that the many groups in town producing events would join together for a town-wide festival. That year the festival promoted more than forty theatre events in Stratford. The following year, many of the events consolidated to the grounds of the Shakespeare Theatre.
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Free Concert August 21st, 3-9 pm at Short Beach
Mayor John A. Harkins is pleased to announce the First Annual “Blues On The Beach” free concert festival. The event will be held from 3PM to 9PM on August 21st at Short Beach Park on Dorne Drive in Stratford.
“At a time when Stratford families have to cut back on leisure expenses, I am pleased that we are able to offer an afternoon of sun, sand, and great music free of charge to residents,” said Mayor Harkins. “In addition, this is an excellent opportunity to come together as a community and showcase the treasure that is Stratford’s Short Beach Park. I encourage everyone to join me at the beach on Saturday, August 21st, for an event I hope to make annual tradition.”
Blues on the Beach is sponsored by the Office of the Mayor and made possible by the generous support of private businesses and individual donors, and will include performances by: 13th Alibi, The What Up Funk Band, and The Christ D’Amato Band.
The Festival at the Shakespeare Theatre is proud to release its line-up, which includes:
Photo from 2009 Festival Production
This year we are proud to announce that in addition to events on the grounds of our beloved theatre, there are many festivals happening around town throughout our festival season. Welcome to Festival Stratford! Events include: an Army Jazz Ambassadors Concert, Fireworks, Multiple Shakespeare Productions, Clarity in Motion Dance Troupe, SquareWrights' Quickies in the Park, Blues on the Beach with a day of excellent blues performances, and a birding festival full of many events and hosted by Phil Donahue!
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