Friday Night Block Party

NEW DATE:  August 25, 2023

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!

For a donation at the gate, receive a raffle tickets for a chance to win a sweet Best of Waterbury gift package that includes all sorts of awesome swag. All proceeds benefit Revitalizing Waterbury. Join us in our new location at 5 Pilgrim Park, on the lawn behind the Train Station!

Thank you to our Friday Night Block Party Sponsor - Suburban Propane!

We will update information on this page for the new Arts Fest dates as it becomes available.

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 – THE ARTY LAVIGNE BAND
The Arty Lavigne Band will set the tone for a fun evening of music and dancing! 

7:00 - 7:30 PM – SET BREAK
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 – RENEGADE GROOVE
The Renegade Groove is a 4 piece funk-rock group that hails from Burlington, Vermont. Powerful and groovy funk is the basis of the band, reminiscent of Parliament Funkadelic, or Prince, with a shreddage factor of 100. Tightly arranged song sections open up to large improvisational sections, where the boys can show their individual chops.

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

Howln Good Kettle Corn – Kettle corn popped right before your eyes and fresh squeezed lemonade - a winning combo!

Laurens Cheesecake - Enjoy homemade New York-style cheesecake, made right here in Waterbury, Vermont!

Maudite Poutine - Vermont's original poutinerie, serving locally sourced, expertly crafted, classic & creative poutine from scratch.

Paprika Catering Company – Breakfast empanadas for your morning hanger and all day Argentinian empanadas, connecting ingredients from the soil to your soul, made with love.

Randolph Technical Center Food Truck - Tots with pulled pork...what's not to love!

The Reservoir – One of Waterbury’s most beloved watering holes will bring their bar to the Block Party, serving beer and cider under our tents. The bar is open from 5:30 - 9:00 pm.. You must have an ID to get a wristband for purchasing drinks.

Woodbelly Pizza - Woodbelly makes farm-to-table artisan pizza with toppings that change with the seasons and are cooked in our mobile, wood-fired oven.

Yum - If you love to eat freshly made comfort food and have a snowcone for dessert, visit Yum! Our favorite dish is their YUMmy mac and cheese. 

Littlen & Co. Coffee - Crafting artisan style espresso drinks and tea lattes made from the finest local ingredients. 

Warren's Kitchen - Jamaican delicacies

Blazin' Rib Ticker Wagon - Ribs, ribs, ribs!

St. Pierre Delicacy - Enjoy homestyle favorites like bacon cheese burgers and teriyaki grilled chicken.