# Festivals in Meriden | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Meriden. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Meriden

- **Event Name**: Meriden Pride Fest
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars, Meriden! 🌈✨

Meriden Pride Fest is back, and this year we’re celebrating 250 YEARS OF QUEER HISTORY! 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

Join us on Saturday, August 15 from 12–5PM at 328 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT as we honor Celebrating 250 Years of Queer Hist
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meriden/meriden-pride-fest/200029702993040
  - **Venue**: Meriden Pride Center
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  - **Categories**: festivals, calendar, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Meriden’s 3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising
  - **Description**: Kick off Pride Month 2026 with us at Meriden’s 3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising! 🌈

Join community members, local leaders, advocates, friends, and families as we come together to celebrate love, visibility, inclusion, and pride in Meriden. This special eveni
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meriden/meriden’s-3rd-annual-pride-flag-raising/200030054042048
  - **Venue**: Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
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- **Event Name**: Summerfest 26 w Cheryl T & the LLC, Murray the Wheel, Smith & Wesson, 2 Bears & a Mic
  - **Description**: Summerfest 26 w 4 bands to benefit The Agape House homeless outreach at the spacious North Italian Club presented by Whalers Brewing  (Venue has large shaded pavilion with picnic tables)

Performing in alphabetical order: Cheryl T. and the LLC, Murray the
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: North Italian Home Club, Meriden CT
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, performances, trips-adventures, music

## Trending Events in Meriden

- **Event Name**: Central City Stompers Jazz at the Meriden Fireworks
  - **Description**: Check Meriden Parks & Recreation for rain dates, etc.
https://www.meridenct.gov/city-services/parks-and-recreation/recreation-programs/
  - **Venue**: Meriden Hubbard Park Fireworks 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT
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- **Event Name**: 🏌️‍♂️ Midstate Chamber 39th Annual Golf Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: 🏌️‍♂️ Midstate Chamber 39th Annual Golf Tournament

Some of the best business connections don’t happen in meetings…they happen on the course.

Join us for a day of golf, connection, and community with local business leaders, decision-makers, and professio
  - **Venue**: 688 Westfield Rd, Meriden, CT 06450-2573, United States
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- **Event Name**: Annual MAETA Truck and Car Show
  - **Description**: Join us for our Annual Truck and Car Show!  Featuring old and new trucks and cars.  No Entry fee!!!
Chuckwagon and camping will both be available.  
Free Admission!
Flea Market!!
Free will donations.
Contact Sarah Hollis for more info: 785-640-7164

Note:
  - **Venue**: Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association
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- **Event Name**: 8th Annual Hornet Gentry Memorial Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us for the 8th Annual Hornet Gentry Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday July 25, 2026!!  

Four-man scramble that starts at 1:30PM at Village Greens Golf Course.  

Budweiser (Gary's favorite!) will also be sold!

To register your team, contact Je
  - **Venue**: Village Greens Golf Course
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Northern Exposure Next Level Softball Clinic
  - **Description**: - Skills instruction with college coaches
- Round Table Discussion with college coaches
- Simulated games with College Coaches
- T-shirt included with clinic

REGISTRATION COST:
$170 – Registration (player not registered for Recruiting Camp)
$145 – Discou
  - **Venue**: Dunn Sports Complex
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Northern Exposure Individual Softball Recruiting Camp
  - **Description**: All players receive:
- An opportunity to showcase their skills to college coaches
- Athletic Testing including timed run, radar gun and strength testing
- Portions of the event will be video taped and streamed online as a “Virtual Showcase” on FastpitchOn
  - **Venue**: Dunn Sports Complex
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- **Event Name**: YMCA Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: The Meriden YMCA Fun Day is a free community event for kids and families to kick off summer fun at Mountain Mist Day Camp. 

* Play camp games with our camp counselors like foursquare, dodgeball , disc golf and more!
* Swim in the pool and slide on the wa
  - **Venue**: Mountain Mist Day Camp
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- **Event Name**: Meriden Pride Fest
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars, Meriden! 🌈✨

Meriden Pride Fest is back, and this year we’re celebrating 250 YEARS OF QUEER HISTORY! 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

Join us on Saturday, August 15 from 12–5PM at 328 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT as we honor Celebrating 250 Years of Queer Hist
  - **Venue**: Meriden Pride Center
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- **Event Name**: Meriden Lions Club Annual Duck Race & Car, Truck and Bike Show
  - **Description**: Join the Meriden Lions Club on Sunday, June 7th, as they host their Annual Duck Race & Car and Bike Show with help from the Meriden Motorcycle Club, 10AM- 2:00PM (Ducks are dumped at 1:00PM). Event will be held on the beautiful Downtown Meriden Green.
  - **Venue**: 77 State St, Meriden, CT 06450-3215, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** Meriden Pride Fest (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Meriden Pride Center), Meriden’s 3rd Annual Pride Flag Raising (Mon Jun 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at Augusta Curtis Cultural Center), Summerfest 26 w Cheryl T & the LLC, Murray the Wheel, Smith & Wesson, 2 Bears & a Mic (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 02:00 pm at North Italian Home Club, Meriden CT).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Meriden on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Meriden include Meriden Pride Center, Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, North Italian Home Club, Meriden CT.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Meriden include ROCK Steady Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Meriden?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Meriden.

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