Friday Night Block Party
July 12, 2024
The Friday Night Block Party features a Beer Garden sponsored by Big Tree Brewing, food trucks serving up tasty belly-filling food, and of course incredible live music for you to dance the night away!
At the gate, purchase a rafflet ticket for $5 for a chance to win a sweet Best of Waterbury gift package that includes all sorts of awesome swag. All proceeds benefit Revitalizing Waterbury.
Thank you to our Friday Night Block Party Sponsor - Suburban Propane!
Hometown Tours & Rides will be on site & available for all transportation needs for a fee, to and/or from the Friday Night Block Party. Hometown Tours makes a great designated driver! To make pre-advace reservations text/call 802-230-7641.
SCHEDULE & MUSIC
5:00 PM – GATES OPEN, BEER GARDEN & FOOD TRUCKS OPEN
PLEASE BRING YOUR ID for the Beer Garden! Children must be supervised. The event is free but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family – everyone who donates will get a raffle ticket for one of two prize packages loaded with art, swag, and other goodies!
5:30 - 7:00 PM – SLAP HAPPY JACK
7:00 - 7:30 PM – SET BREAK & TRIVIA GAME!
Stick around and try to answer some awesome Waterbury trivia for a chance to win prizes from our Artists. Grab a drink from the Beer Garden, stop by the food trucks for a refuel, and give your feet a break before the dancing resumes!
7:30 – 9:30 – THE GRIFT - Their high-energy original music combines roots-rock, pop and jam and always gets the crowd up and dancing!
8:15 PM OR SO… SET BREAK & RAFFLE DRAWING
Make sure you get your raffle ticket when you enter so you can win the fabulous prizes!
9:00 PM – LAST CALL
9:30 PM – EVENT OVER – GATES CLOSE!
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here! We’ll be buttoning up shop and prepping for Saturday’s art market and other fun activities. Go check out the food and festivities at Waterbury’s local bars & restaurants, and come back tomorrow!
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Do we have food! Come on down for an amazing dinner on the lawn, while enjoying the music.
The Spicy Spoke - Noodle bowls
Mediterranian Mix - classic Greek fare
Paprika Catering Company - Empanadas
Fork in the Road - Gyros, souvlaki and more
Woodbelly Pizza - Pizza
Randolph Tech - Burgers, fries and tots
Maharaja Spice - Indian
Alladin - Middle Eastern vegetarian
Lauren's Cheesecake - Cheesecake
Howln Good Kettle Corn - Popcorn
Ben & Jerry's - Ice cream
Adventures of Cake - Cake pops and cup cakes
The Curdeous Cow - Deep fried cheese curd
RAFFLE DONORS
Thank you to all the businesses who donated to our Raffle Baskets!
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BGB Salon |
Northern Lights Family Chiropractic Prohibition Pig Salt + Rind Smuggler's Notch Distillery Stowe Street Cafe Stowe Street Emporium Sunflower Natural Foods Ursa Major Waterbury Service Center Zachary's Pizza |
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