Winooski Wednesdays
downtown block parties
Wednesday is the New Friday
Winooski Wednesdays are BACK in 2024 and bigger than ever. Not only are we bringing back a local marketplace of vendors, but you’ll also find live music, free food, and activities for party-goers of all ages. It’s the most poppin’ block party in Winooski and we can’t wait to see you there!
June 19: Juneteenth
5:00-8:00pm
Juneteenth, short for the date June Nineteenth, commemorates the day the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas, freeing the remaining hundreds of thousands of enslaved people. We’re so excited to celebrate this important day with free music and food, a local Black makers marketplace, and kids activities.
Performances
5:00-6:00 — DJ Kwame Dankwa
6:00-7:15 — A2VT
7:30-8:30 — Kerubo
Free Food
Mulu’s Kitchen and Catering
Activities
5:00-8:00 — Black Makers Marketplace
5:00-8:00 — Free Chair Massage
5:00-7:00 — Mini-Golf
5:00-7:00 — Bubbles, Face Painting
5:00-8:00 — Story Walk with Winooski Library
July 10: Downtown Block Party
5:00-8:00pm
We’re celebrating our beautiful onion city with another Downtown Block Party! Come out and listen to some live tunes, support some local makers, and bring the kids for some fun and games!
Performances
5:00-6:45 — DJ Ron Stoppable
6:45-8:30 — Pontoon
Free Food
Sarom’s Cafe
Activities
5:00-8:00 — Makers Marketplace
5:00-7:00 — Mini-Golf
5:00-7:00 — Bubbles, Carnival Games
August 14: Downtown Block Party
5:00-8:00pm
August will bring rock n’ roll to the Rotary! Come out and listen to some live tunes, support some local makers, and bring the kids for some fun and games!
Performances
5:00-6:00 — DJ Vetica
6:00 – 6:45 — Jesse Taylor Band
6:45-8:00 — Andriana and the Bananas
Free Food
The People’s Kitchen
Activities
5:00-8:00 — Makers Marketplace
5:00-7:00 — Mini-Golf
5:00-7:00 — Bubbles, Face Painting
5:00-8:00 — Story Walk with Winooski Library
September 11: Pride
5:00-8:00pm
Winooski has a long history of welcoming all, and Pride is a celebration and opportunity to hold space for our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and allies. We’re thrilled to grow our Pride event to include performers, special guests, LGBTQIA+ makers market, and kid’s activities!
Performances
4:30-6:00 — Gaybar
6:00-6:30 — Brass Balagan
6:30-7:00 — Gaybar
7:00-7:15 — Katie Lyon
7:15-8:00 — Purple
Free Food
Appetizers from Sarom’s Café!
Please consider heading up to your favorite Main St. restaurant, grab a meal to-go, and bring it down for a picnic in the park!
Activities
5:00-8:00 — LGBTQIA+ Makers Marketplace
5:00-8:00 — NOH8 Campaign Photo Booth
5:00-8:00 — Free Chair Massage
5:00-7:00 — Bubbles, Colorful Bag Dyeing
8:00 — Afterparty at Monkey House with DJ Craig Mitchell and Gay4Disco!
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