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Tom Thumb & Lavinia Warren Competition

Close to 100 elementary students compete for the titles of General Tom Thumb and his bride.

Admission is Free

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King& Queen Coronation Ball - Holiday Inn   See Photos

High School juniors from throughout the region are selected as the King, the Queen, the Prince and the Princess of the Barnum Festival.

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RED WHITE AND BLUE SALUTE

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bffet dinner, wine and soda

 CAROUSEL – BEARDSLEY PARK ZOO....................... $40

LA DANZA

Music, dance and art exhibit depicting the 19^th century European influence in the Caribbean Latin America.  This year’s focus is on Peru.THREE DOOR RESTAURANT, BRIDGEPORT ........  $40

 Sponsors:  So. Connecticut Gas Company, Chase Bank and WCUM Radio 1450 AM

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MAY 17

FRIDAY, NOON

WHIP, WHISTLE & WATCH LUNCHEON

Official kick-off of the 2002 Barnum Festival.  Ringmaster Honorable Judge Eddie Rodriguez, Jr. receives P. T. Barnum’s Whip, Whistle & Watch, his symbols of office

BRIDGEPORT HOLIDAY INN      $35

1070 Main St, Bridgeport, Ct

Sponsor:  Bridgeport Regional Business Council

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SATURDAY

6 p.m.

RINGMASTER’S BALL

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 6 p.m.

Join us in this glittering black-tie event as we pay tribute to 2002 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Honorable Judge Eddie Rodriguez, Jr. and his predecessor Ringmasters. Cocktails, dinner and dancing.

BRIDGEPORT HOLIDAY INN      $100

1070 Main St, Bridgeport, Ct

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SATURDAY

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Special Barnum Festival Regional Event

STRATFORD DAY

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Crafts, antique and classic car show, magicians, entertainment, rides and food

MAIN STREET, STRATFORD, Ct

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THURSDAY

5:30 to 8 p.m.

BARNUM BASH

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The evening will include a buffet, raffle prizes and lively music

CAPTAIN’S COVE SEAPORT          $20

1 Botswick Ave, Bridgeport, Ct

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SATURDAY

11 a.m.

WING DING PARADE FOR KIDS

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 11 a.m.

It’s a kids version of the Festival!  Costume wagon and bike parade, prizes, clowns, live animals and much more.  Also, free admission to the Beardsley Zoological Gardens for all participants.

BEARDSLEY PARK                     FREE

Noble Ave, Bridgeport, Ct

Sponsor:  Elizabeth Pfriem/Bridgeport Hospital

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SUNDAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW       See Flyer & Pre-Registration Form

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Antique and classic cars display, Hosted by the Classic Nights Car Club.

Music DJ Rocin' Richard, Elvis  Impersonator, Family fun and much more.

HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL  ......................  $5 adults,  Children under 12  Free

530 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, Ct

Sponsor:  Town Fair Tire

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MONDAY

 8 a.m.

RINGMASTER’S GOLF CLASSIC

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 8 a.m.

Join community and civic leaders, government officials, professional golfers and first timers as they take part in the Fifth Annual Ringmaster’s Golf Classic.

Tashua Golf Course                                     $175

40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull, Ct

Sponsors:  Friends of the Barnum Festival

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WEDNESDAY

1 to 4 p.m.

BARNUM’S SENIOR CITIZEN DANCE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1 to 4 p.m.

Dancing, music by Vinny Carr, light refreshments and a dance contest

CAPTAIN’S COVE SEAPORT                        $5

1 Botswick Ave, Bridgeport, Ct 

Sponsor:  People’s Bank and Captain’s Cove

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17 AND 19

@ Various Times and Locations

BARNUM FESTIVAL ROAD SHOW

JUNE 14, 17 AND 19 @ Various Times and Locations

Ringmaster Honorable Judge Eddie Rodriguez, Jr., the official 2002 Barnum Festival “Royal Family” and entertainers bring cheer and fun to residents of area nursing homes

Sponsor:  St. Vincent’s Medical Center Evergreen Club 50

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SATURDAY,

Buffet @ 5:00 p.m.

Sailing @ 7 p.m.

BARNUM SAILS THE SOUND…

ABOARD THE BRIDGEPORT/PORT JEFFERSON FERRY

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, Buffet @ 5:00 p.m. - Sailing @ 7 p.m.

Dancing, buffet, dinner, raffle and prizes. A cruise to nowhere, on the new P.T. Barnum

RIDGEPORT/PORT JEFFERSON FERRY

330 WATER STREET DOCK, BRIDGEPORT, Ct          $45

Sponsors:  Port Authority and Port Jefferson Ferryboat Company

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FRIDAY

5 p.m. to midnight

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SATURDAY

Noon to midnight

Special Barnum Festival Regional Event

TRUMBULL DAY

FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 5 p.m. to midnight

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, Noon to midnight

Rides, games entertainment, food court and fireworks at dusk

HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

530 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, Ct

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FRIDAY

7 p.m.

JENNY LIND CONCERT

FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 7 p.m.

Join the American and Swedish Jenny Lind’s, world-class sopranos, in an unforgettable evening of music.  Get to meet the Jennies at a reception after the concert

Concert and Reception            $25

POLKA DOT PLAYHOUSE, BRIDGEPORT

Sponsor:  Elizabeth Pfriem

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FRIDAY

11:30am - 1:30pm

CALLIOPE

FRIDAY, JUNE 28th  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lunchtime Fun ----- Come listen to an old-fashioned steam calliope and band concert.

People's Bank Plaza               FREE

850 Main Street,  Bridgeport, Ct

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SATURDAY

Dusk

FIREWORKS SKYBLAST

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, Dusk

People’s Bank presents the Annual Barnum Festival Fireworks Display, with music simulcast on STAR 99.9 Radio

SEASIDE PARK                      FREE

1 Park Ave, Bridgeport, Ct

Sponsor:  People’s Bank

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SATURDAY

7:00 p.m.

FIREWORKS SKYBLAST PARTY

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 7:00 p.m.

Watch the fireworks extravaganza from the Seaside Park Bathhouse

Buffet, Beverages and DJ   

SEASIDE PARK                      $40

1 Park Ave, Bridgeport, Ct

Sponsor:  Pullman & Comley

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SUNDAY

Beginning @

9:20 a.m.

BARNUM FESTIVAL GREAT STREET PARADE ROAD RACE

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, Beginning @ 9:20 a.m.

Join runners as they race along the 2002 Barnum Festival Great Street Parade route prior to the kickoff of the Parade.  A 5-K road race

Start and finish at Central High School             $15.00

1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, Ct

For information -  [email protected]

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SUNDAY

10:30 a.m.

GREAT STREET PARADE

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 10:30 a.m.

The culmination of the 2002 Barnum Festival with more bands and floats and color and excitement than you can imagine.  The second largest parade in New England, come early for best viewing.

STEPPING OFF AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH,             FREE Admission

CLINTON AND BROOKLAWN AVENUES

Sponsor:  In part by Fleet Bank

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Monday,

1 pm

DRUM CORP CLINIC  By the Concord Blue Devil's

JULY 1,  MONDAY,  1 pm

J. F. KENNEDY STADIUM 

1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, Ct

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TUESDAY

6 pm

DRUM CORP INTERNATIONAL SUMMER MUSIC GAMES 2002

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 6 pm

Featuring:  Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, Carolina Crown, Crossmen, Kiwanis Kavaliers, JSA Spirit, and the Magic of Orlando

J. F. KENNEDY STADIUM ......................... General Admission $10,    Reserved  $17 &  $20

1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, Ct

Sponsor: 

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SATURDAY

10am

BARNUM'S FESTA PORTUGAL Y FUTBOL

SATURDAY , JULY 6, 10am

Youth Futbol game followed by adult game. Celebration continues at the Vasco deGama Club

J. F. KENNEDY STADIUM ......................... FREE

1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, Ct

Presented by Kaulbach Foundation

SEPTEMBER 15

SUNDAY,

11 am to 4 pm

POLO MATCH & ANTIQUE CAR DISPLAY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11 am to 4 pm

Champagne Brunch

FAIRFIELD COUNTY HUNT CLUB            $100

174 Long Lots Rd.

Westport, Ct

Presented by Kaulbach Foundation

SEPTEMBER 21

SATURDAY

11:00am - 4:00pm

GRAPE STOMP

Saturday Sept. 21st, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us at our 3rd annual Grape Stomping Party          $45

Julian

69 Turkey Roast, Monroe, Ct

For information call the Barnum Festival Office at 367-8495

 OCTOBER 5th

 SATURDAY

 7:00 pm

Saturday October 5th @ 7:00 pm

Friday,

November 15,

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

COST: $25 per person