Library News
9/8/2024 - Southbury Celebration
Due to the forecasted rain on Saturday, the event will take place on SUNDAY, September 8 at the same time.
Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Saturday, September 7, 2024 (rain date Sunday, September 8). Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. Free admission.
- Food court, music, vendors from 4:30 to 9:00pm
- FIREWORKS approximately at 8:15pm
Food Court Vendors
Food offerings are subject to change.
| Big Dipper Ice Cream |
Ice cream, Sundaes |
| Boy Scout Troop 1607 |
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Mozzarella Sticks, Bottled Water |
| Bricin's Festival Foods |
Fried Dough (sweet and savory), Curly Fries, Chicken Tenders, Mexican Corn, Clam Chowder, Fruit Slush |
| Dad's Cannoli Truck |
Cannolis |
| Full Bloom Catering |
Hamburger, Steak & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Veggie Burger, Fries, Salad, Drinks |
| Grazing Gourmet |
Meats, Cheeses, Fruit |
| GV Bites Food Truck |
Empanadas, Chili, Beans, Rice, Hot Dogs, Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mozzarella Sticks |
| Home and School Association of the Southbury Training School |
Drinks |
| Italian Ices of CT |
Freshly Scooped Italian Ice |
| Lucky Dog Food Truck |
Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches |
| Polar Sweets |
Pre-Packaged Ice Cream, Chips, Candy, Soda, Water |
| Southbury Democratic Town Committee |
Pre-packaged Snacks and Drinks |
| Southbury Republican Town Committee |
Popcorn, Water, Soda |
| Southbury Women’s Club |
Hot Soft Pretzels, Cotton Candy, Bottled Water |
| Szabo's Seafood |
Hot Lobster Rolls, Scallop Rolls, Fish & Chips, Fried Shrimp, Clam Strips, Crab bites, New England Clam Chowder, Drinks |
Kids Corner
Times are approximate.
- 5:00pm: Story Time by Southbury Public Library
- 5:00pm: Face Painting by Lions Club “Leos” (while supplies last)
- 5:30pm: Magic Hour with magician Gene Thompson
- 6:00pm: Glow sticks available (while supplies last)
Live on Stage
Times are approximate.
- 4:30pm: DJ jams of PowerStation
- 5:00pm: Pat Kearns - singer/guitarist plays popular tunes
- 5:30pm: Jim Tornatore - popular singer and Southbury resident
- 6:00pm: Take Cover! - a rockin’ cover band
- 6:45pm: Kevin & Josie - a vocal duo
- 7:00pm: Ethan Fiske and The Big Love Band - performing a multitude of different covers, as well as original music
- 8:00pm: Sherry Zigmunds sings the National Anthem
Parking
Please see the map for parking information.
- Parking is free.
- All parking is on the Southbury Training School (STS) Great Front Lawn. Parking entrance is off Nutmeg Avenue, accessed via the main STS entrance. (Follow signage.)
- Handicapped Parking (by permit only) will be in a designated area as close as possible to the Rte. 172 crosswalk. (The Lake Stibbs parking lot will not be used due to storm-related damage.)
- Drop-off and pick-up area (including Uber / Lift, etc.) is behind the Gatehouse cottage at the main STS entrance.
- For safety, no pedestrian walking on Rte. 172 in the event area due to traffic congestion.
No alcohol and no pets are permitted at the event. Caution should be exercised with service animals due to the large crowds and fireworks noises. Due to congested event traffic and safety concerns, there will be no pedestrian walking, no vehicle parking and no parent “drop off/pick up” along Route 172.
Event: Southbury Celebration
Event Date: 9/7/2024
Event Rain Date: 9/8/2024
Event Time: 4:30 - 9:00pm. Fireworks start at 8:15pm
Admission Fee: Free
Event Organizers: Town of Southbury and the Southbury Training School; Parks & Recreation Department | 203-262-0633
Event Location: Lake Stibbs Field, Southbury Training School, 1461 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT, 06488
