Annual Events Don’t miss these local happenings.
ALL YEAR LONG Bridgeport Farmers Market
If you love fresh fruit and vegetables, the Bridgeport Farmers Market is open every Sunday from mid-May thru mid-October, 10am to 2pm. The Winter Market is open the 2nd Sunday of each month from November to April, 11am to 2pm, inside the Bridgeport Conference Center. LATE MAY/EARLY JUNE Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival The city’s own official launch to the summer season is sponsored and organized by the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport The event features live music, trivia and interactive games, caricatures, a giant sandbox, car show and other seasonal attractions. JUNE The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K Both avid runners and leisure walkers participate in the event, which raises money for the Jim and Derek Hotsinpiller Memorial Scholarship Fund, named for a former Bridgeport police officer and his U.S. deputy marshal son who lost his life in the line of duty. The community supports and embraces the annual 5K which also features music, games, a kids’ sprint and awards ceremony. AUGUST National Night Out National Night Out is an evening for the community to meet members of law enforcement and other first responders, building rapport while having fun. Staples of the annual event include a live band, inflatables for kids, free food and drinks, and other activities and giveaways. Other attractions are hosted by first responders, such as the popular ladder truck and K-9 demonstrations. Throughout the evening, there are prize drawings for big-ticket items. The event ends with an impressive fireworks display. The location is The Bridge Sports Complex, acres of rolling lawn providing plenty of space for activities.
DECEMBER Light Up Night
This event marks the annual lighting of Bridgeport’s Christmas tree. Main Street closes during this joyous event allowing local shops to give out hot chocolate, seasonal snacks and trinkets. Local choirs and bands entertain the crowds, which grow every year.
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