Fairfield, Conn. – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is very happy to announce, that its annual fall “Fairfield Harvest Market & Halloween Costume Dog Parade”, will be held on the Old Town Hall Green, (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road) on Saturday, October 19, from 10am-4pm. Rain Date: October 26.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce heralds the start of the fall season by welcoming clothiers, jewelers, artisans, and others, to the historic Old Town Hall green, to display their products and items to the public for sale. Featuring more than 80+ well-known and unique retail vendors, shoppers will happily look around and have an opportunity to buy an endless array of fun and beautiful items. From food items like local honey and fresh made pies, to rustic furniture and Adirondack chairs, shoppers will also find a wide variety of retailers selling jewelry, beauty products, clothing, household items, and pet food & supplies, all ready to purchase on the spot, to get a jump on gift-giving for the holidays. In addition, the Chamber is excited to share that some of the popular 2024 Fairfield Farmer’s Market vendors will be participating as well. Please check the Fairfield Chamber’s website: FairfieldCTChamber.com for the full list of vendors and Food Trucks.
The Harvest Market is proudly supported by The Pet Pantry of Fairfield and the following pet food brands which will be represented:
Earth Animal
Canidae
Acana/Orijen
Honest Kitchen
Raised Right
Natures Variety
Blue Buffalo
Farmina
First Mate
Special Events:
Noon: Halloween Costume Dog Parade: In addition, there will be a Halloween Costume Dog Parade on the same day, which will start promptly at noon. Line-up will begin at 11:45am (along the side of Old Town Hall, facing Beach Road). The first 25 dogs to check-in and line up (at 11:45) will receive a free Chamber dog bandana & Chamber doggie treats. Free Pet food samples/treats will be supplied by other vendors throughout the Green. The Halloween Costume Dog Parade Event Sponsor, The Pet Pantry Warehouse, will supply seven prizes:
- Best Family Costume
- Owner Pet Look Alike
- Spookiest
- Diva Dog
- Most Creative
- Fairfield Town Pride
- Cutest
Prizes will be announced around 12:45pm in the front of Old Town Hall, upon the return of the dog parade. Pooches are invited to dress up and be on their best behavior, as they prance along Old Post Road with their owner and families, showing off their most outlandish and traditional Halloween dog costumes!
Pooch Rules:
- Animals must be current on vaccinations and flea/tick prevention.
- No aggressive animals or females that are in season
- Animals must be on a leash and in control by their owner at ALL TIMES.
- Pet Owners MUST poop scoop after their animals.
We are excited to announce that we will have one huge Giant Pumpkin this year for people to guess the weight! A prize will be awarded to the person (one adult & one child) who guesses closest to the actual weight. Join in on all the fun, for families and kids alike. Winners will be notified on Monday October 21st.
NEW THIS YEAR! Blessing of the Dogs: 1pm-3pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The Chamber is so delighted that St. Paul’s came forward with this wonderful idea! The priests doing the blessings on their lawn, to the left of the church red doors, will be:
- The Rev'd Curtis Farr (St. Paul’s)
- The Very Rev'd Dr. Kevin Olds (St. Paul's)
- Pastor Vanessa Rose of First Church Congregational
Fairfield Rotary Club Beer Garden: Back again this year, the Fairfield Rotary Club will host a Beer Garden featuring beer from its new sponsor, Elicit Brewing Co. The beer garden will be held outside the Old Sun Tavern, behind the Fairfield Museum from 12pm-4pm. Live Music by the Sabbs Bros! Tickets $5/21 years and over.
Food Trucks: Hungry? All day long, there will be food trucks, offering the best variety of local foods for everyone to enjoy, including:
Bodega Taco Bar
BFF
Bella Sera Restaurant
Fork in the Road
Lobster Craft
Keith’s Ice Cream Truck
Also: Little Kernel’s Kettle Corn
The Chamber thanks its generous parade sponsor: The Pet Pantry Warehouse, for their kind Chamber/Community participation. This event guarantees a full day of exciting family fun for everyone!
Details:
Event: 2024 Fairfield Harvest Market & Halloween Costume Dog Parade
Date: Saturday, October 19th (Rain Date: Oct. 26th)
Time: 10-4pm
Tickets: “Free” and open to the public
Location: Historic Old Town Hall Green in Fairfield
Address: 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road).
Parking: Follow directional signs, and Sherman School parking lot.
For more information, please visit the Chamber’s website:
FairfieldCTChamber.com (or call the Chamber office: 203-255-1011)