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August 02 - August 08
  • 02
    August 2, 2026

    Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair, Presented by WABABA

    11:00 AM-4:00 PM
    August 2, 2026
    0 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT 06460

    The Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair of old is BACK!

    Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT

    August 2nd, 2026

    11:00am-4:00PM

    Join us in Walnut Beach for the return of the much loved Walnut Beach Arts & Crafts Fair. It will be held along Naugatuck Avenue from the top of the hill at the Firehouse Gallery down to the corner of East Broadway.

    Expect a curated show full of artists, craftsmen, featuring hand made, unique items you won’t find anywhere else! There will be food trucks, live music, children’s activities, and more!

    HYPE – 2026 WBA Rockin’ the Beach Summer Concert Series

    4:00 PM-7:00 PM
    August 2, 2026
    113 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460

    2026 Rockin’ The Beach Summer Concert Series

    Another fantastic Summer of free music is on the way! The Walnut Beach Association is pleased to partner with the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce to present a full slate of bands for our 2026 Rockin’ the Beach Concert Series!

    We hope you can join us for all of the fun under the Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach for a total of 6 dates starting August 2nd!

    So bring a chair or blanket, a cooler, and come party by the beach!

    2026 Schedule of Bands

    • August 2nd, 4-7PM:  HYPE
    • August 9th, 4-7PM:  Remember September
    • August 16th, 4-7PM:  Silver Steel Band
    • August 23rd, 4-7PM:  Cathy Thompson Band
    • August 30th, 4-7PM:  Dr. B and the Remedy
    • September 6th, 4-7PM:  RumRunners

    Thank you in advance to our many volunteers!  Here’s to another successful year of the best concert series in Connecticut, always FREE!

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    August 3, 2026
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    August 4, 2026
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    August 5, 2026
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    August 6, 2026
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    August 7, 2026
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  • 08
    August 8, 2026

    49th Annual M.A.C. Sand Sculpture Contest @ Walnut Beach

    All day
    August 8, 2026
    113 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460

    New England’s favorite Sand Sculpture Competition
    at beautiful Walnut Beach!

    Please visit the Milford Arts Council (M.A.C.) Website for more information

    2026 Saturday Sound Sessions – Live Music at the Walnut Beach Arch!

    4:00 PM-6:00 PM
    August 8, 2026
    0 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT 06460

    Every other Saturday we’re hosting Free Live Music from 4-6PM at the Walnut Beach Arch, located at the corner of Naugatuck Ave. and Broadway, and just a quick stroll from Walnut Beach. 

    Featured will be great local artists starting May 23rd, through August 29th.

    Bring your chairs and some refreshments and join the fun!

    Thanks to all our performers and volunteers for making it all happen!