Fairfield, CT - First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick wishes to remind the public that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will offer advance sales of discount merchandise beginning on Thursday, July 15th.
Over 75 vendors are expected to participate in Fairfield Center, setting up stands and offering a variety of merchandise for sales along Post Road from the Heritage Square Shopping Center to the Promenade at the Brick Walk. Admission to the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, is free.
Sherman Green will feature an inflatable bounce house, as part of a sponsored Kid’s Zone, as well as vendors and musical entertainment, including the WEBE 108 street team, to appeal to the entire family. Members of the Fairfield Teen Theatre Company will also be presenting at 11 a.m. a preview of their upcoming stage production of “SCHOOL OF ROCK”.
This year’s event will feature live musical entertainment at multiple venues scattered throughout the downtown. Musicians will be playing throughout the day at venues set up at the Brick Walk, at Sherman Green, in front of the SHU Community Theater, at JB Percival located on Donnelly Walk, and near the Fairfield University Bookstore at 1499 Post Road.
Stop by the Experience Fairfield Tent on Sherman Green for a complimentary Fairfield Buy Local reusable shopping bag, while supplies last, as well as chance to win great prizes as part of raffle drawings to be held each hour.
Take a break from shopping and enjoy lunch or refreshments at one of several restaurants downtown, including the Old Post Tavern, where it’s “buy one, get one” on house wines, house liquor and draft and bottled beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. Catch a Healthy Habit is offering specials on all juices and smoothies, while The Chelsea is featuring their bottomless Mimosa and Bloody Mary’s. Grab a burger at Flipside Burgers & Bar, which is offering pitchers and glasses of sangria for 25% off. Those in search of a sit down meal can visit The Little Goose, at 397 Commerce Drive, where diners can receive a $20 gift card on purchase of $100 or more.
First Selectwoman Kupchick said, “I encourage our residents to come out and support our local businesses and be a part of this fun-filled event, which includes live musical entertainment at various venues within the downtown, special menu offerings at the many delicious participating restaurants, and activities for children and families.”
Beverly Balaz, President of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, said, “The Chamber is happy to once again, co-sponsor Fairfield’s much-anticipated Sidewalk Sale Day with the Town, giving us the opportunity to showcase and support our wonderful Fairfield merchants and businesses to all who attend!”
For additional information on participating vendors, restaurants, music and activities, please visit www.experiencefairfieldct.org/sidewalk-sale.
Sponsors for this year’s event include The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, Bankwell, GoNetSpeed, Massage Envy, The Vanderblue Team/Higgins Group Real Estate, Guaranteed Rate, Hearst Media Services, WEBE 108 and Abbey Tent & Party Rentals.
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