Barnum Festival Car Show Concert/Carnival & Food Truck Festival 5/31-6/1
1545 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT
Become a Sponsor for the Barnum Festival Car Show- Several Tier Levels Available
1545 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT
Become a Sponsor for the Barnum Festival Car Show- Several Tier Levels Available
Come join us Friday May 31st Gates Open
5PM-10:30 PM For the Barnum Festival,
"CONCERT, CARNIVAL & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL" *This is a Rain or Shine Event for Friday May 31st.
General Admission $5 with Children under 12 Free, there will be plenty of free parking & ATMS Situated throughout the grounds for your convenience.
We will also have several six passenger golf carts circulating, for anyone who needs assistance.
Festivities begin at 6PM with special Guest 'Sandy Quinonez" singing our National Anthem.
To kick-off the evening and back by popular demand, is "BADBOY", bringing you High Energy Modern ROCK!
Following by, the much anticipated 80's Premiere Tribute Band " MULLETT" get ready for an AMAZING show!!!
There will also be a dozen Food Trucks to choose from, and our popular Beer & Wine Garden-including a variety of high noon spirits. *21 & over with valid ID.
*Cash Bar, with ATM Machines Available
Also, back this year is the CARNIVAL by 'MARENNA AMUSEMENTS with some "NEW' rides added this year, including a NEW Ferris Wheel, Cliff Hanger, Giant Slide (Not just for the kids!) Zero Gravity, Dragon Wagon, a large variety of kiddie rides and gaming!
Make sure to stop by their Awesome Concession stand & Sundae House!
In addition there will also be a variety of Vendors, a 50/50 Raffle & Face painting by Splats -n- Swirls.
All Proceeds Benefit The Barnum Festival.
We have a great weekend planned, Fun for the whole Family!
For over 12 years, Mullett has proven themselves time and again to be THE nation’s premier 80’s rock and roll concert experience! By delivering the best of the 80’s in big hair, nostalgic visual production, and faithful renditions, Mullett recreates the vibe of those times with unrivaled conviction. From corporate functions and private parties to college campuses, theaters, nightclubs and casinos, Mullett has the unique ability to ROCK and captivate their audience with the sights and sounds of the 1980’s rock era. Mullett fans agree; this is the closest anyone can get to such 80’s legends as Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Journey, Motley Crue, Poison, Tesla, Foreigner, RATT, and Scorpions without hitting 88 mph in a tricked-out DeLorean. Catch MULLETT at The Barnum Festival and let the 80’s live forever!
This Giveaway has expired, Congratulations to our WINNERS!
-MULLETT VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY-
2 Tickets to each of the Winners!
Here is your chance to "WIN" VIP Tickets, MAY 31st!
-Like The Post on Facebook or Instagram
-Post, who is your favorite 80's Rock Band
in the comments.
-Follow Page to Enter
Winners Announced May 10th
Tickets will be sent by priority postal service.
*Tickets include Free Parking & Entrance to
Concert Area, Exclusive to VIP Ticket Holders.
Click below To Enter
-MULLETT VIP TICKET GIVEAWAY-
@Thebarnumfestivalcarshow
Join us for an incredible evening with "Matt Zako"
Hosting The Barnum Festival Concert Night!
Friday May 31st @ 1545 Monroe Tpke, Monroe CT
Festivities kick off at 6PM, with national anthem
by Sandy Quinonez, following "BADBOY"
with their High Energy
Modern Rock!
At 8pm get ready, for the one and only
"MULLETT"
To ROCK The Barnum Festival
with their ultimate 80's Rock Tribute Show!
Listen in on "The City's Backyard Podcast"
coming in early May, with Special Guest
Dan Halen of MULLETT!
Matt Zakos's career has run the gamut from award-winning on-air drive time personality, to the original voice for Speedvision/OLN Speed Channel
Radio, to on-screen acting roles in feature films such as Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle, and other films.
Matt graduated from Syracuse University with a B.A. in Communications before beginning his career as an on-air personality. Recently, he's enjoyed stretching his creative muscles with on-screen acting work. But no matter the challenge, you can trust that Matt is up to the task of giving your work the strong performance it deserves - either working onsite in the NYC region or
STIVA delivering digital files from his home studio in Norwalk, CT.
Come Experience, The Nations Leading Premier 80's Tribute Band "MULLETT"!
May 31st & June 1st
Come enjoy a great selection of food trucks, from Wood Fired Pizza to Lobster Rolls, Yummy Desserts and everything in between!
Marenna Amusements, will be at The Barnum Festival Both days, providing a variety of FUN RIDES-GAMES & A GREAT CONCESSION for everyone to enjoy!
Please stop by their tent for a current copy of The Connecticut Cruise News, and check out all their awesome memorabilia for sale!
*We do NOT accept cars being used, to sell Raffle Tickets or Merchandise from,
(Those do NOT QUALIFY) and will be denied.
This falls under a Vendor category, we offer low cost options for one or two days.
Please contact us via email for vendor forms, and any questions.
All proceeds Benefit The Barnum Festival.
Thank you
Welcome to our 3rd annual Barnum Festival Car Show, Concert/Carnival & Food Truck Festival
"WHEELS-MEALS & DEALS"
Featuring The Areas Best Classic Cars,
Best in Show Trophies,
Sponsored by John Vazzano
The Barnum Festival Car Show, presents the
Frank T. Gennarini "Best in Show Trophy" Frank is a former 72nd Ringmaster, serving the years 2020 through 2022, Frank has worn many hats throughout the years, including being the past President of the Barnum Festival Grand Marshal of the Great Street Parade, Chairman to the Barnum Museum, Volunteer of the Year, and many more. Frank is also the original Chairman to he Barnum Festival Car Show dating back to 2012.
We would like to honor Frank Gennarini, with the
Best in show Trophy category, and thank you for your hard work and dedication spanning 29 years, and also helping to bring back the amazing car show you help start.
The Barnum Festival Car Show wouldn't be what it is without Frank, and we wish to Honor him
for many years to come! Please join us for the
GREATEST CAR SHOW
on Earth!
Come meet BATSO!
June 1st
Nicholas Richard Maccharoli, who is 90 years young, is originally from Bridgeport Connecticut, known from the show "Rescue INK", amongst others, as his list of credits is long.
Batso is no stranger to classic cars, having been an auto body man for 50 years has lent him experience that cannot be found today. All by hand, molding sheet metal by heating and shrinking it, and then welding it together.
Batso is the proud creator and owner of a 1951 Ford Business Coupe titled The Bats Revenge, a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible titled Calling All Angels, and a 1950 Ford Business Coupe titled Tutankhamen.
On one of the Rescue Ink episodes Batso's craft is at work in restoring the old ambulance into an animal rescue vehicle. After six years of auto shows he collected enough trophies and now attends only special events.
The Bat's Revenge-1951 Ford Business Coupe will be coming out of its Bat Cave to
The Barnum Festival Car Show,
for a special and rare appearance, June 1st.
Make sure to come check out this one of a kind MASTERPIECE!
Built the old school way, by hand from the days when everything was built to last,
the amount of detail is insane!
The Bats Revenge was last seen 25 years ago, and Batso decided The Barnum Festival Car Show would be
the prefect show, for THE BATS REVENGE-TO RETURN!
Batso, will be available for photo's and accepting donations for "STARS" for the Stratford
Animal Rescue Society.
Batso will also be choosing one special car, and presenting them with the
BATSO'S CHOICE TROPHY!
This is truly an honor, and we are so excited to have him join us for the BARNUM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW!
To learn more about Batso, please click below.
Old footage, of the "BATS REVENGE"
Coming to The Barnum Festival June 1st!
Another highlight added to the show this year, from the "Connecticut Air & Space Center"
They will be bringing one of their newly added helicopters from their museum collection "The LOACH" which has a Long history of missions she flew dating back to Vietnam, this is a proud piece of American History,
Thank you for your service!
Come see her on display, June 1st at the Barnum Festival car show, from 9am-6pm
Another Exciting addition coming to the show this year, from the Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Bringing their Vintage, "1975 American LaFrance"
Fire Engine Truck!
June 1st, from 9am-6pm
Face painting by Eve Modee-
May 31st & June1st
Special Guest, Sandy Quinonez
Singing our National Anthem
Sandy has a Beautiful & Soulful voice, and has donated her time singing the National Anthem throughout the Tri-State area, for many charitable events, fairs & festivals and is also a Community Champion Committee Member-for Make a Wish.
Sandy is also one of Bridgeports
finest, and is a well Respected Police Officer.
We are Grateful & Excited she will be joining us again, for this years Barnum Festival Concert, Carnival & Food Truck Festival.
BADBOY
Back by popular demand!
Kicking off the evening for an Amazing Night of Music, with their High Energy Modern Rock!
https://youtu.be/Rst_Nk1grXc?si=1MmKbs2MZ3At_v3B
Get up close to see The Greatest 80's ROCK TRIBUTE SHOW!
These guys ARE the 80's and bring "Nothin" but a good time, how can YOU resist"!
--Special Guest--
Sheila Fabrizio
Singing our National Anthem
Sheila Fabrizo is a well known professional singer within the Tri-State area.
Sheila has also performed for premier events and worked with well known names, and has performed at countless weddings, private/corporate events, concerts and night clubs.
We are honored to have Sheila join us again, in support of The Barnum Festival.
The 2024 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Allman Brothers Tribute Band
Get ready for Faster Things, as they take you on a whirlwind of hits from the Allman Brothers.
If you haven't had a chance to check these talented musicians out, here is your chance!
Come shop through a variety of vendors that will be set up both Friday & Saturday. This area is reserved for Crafters, Artisans, Automobile memorabilia.
Come shop through a variety of vendors that will be set up both Friday & Saturday. This area is reserved for Crafters, Artisans, Automobile memorabilia.
Beer & Wine Garden
Alcoholic Beverages Available to *Adults 21 & Over with Valid ID
*Cash Bar w/ATM Available
Both days will Feature a 50/50
with great Raffle items on Saturday!
Stop by our RED-WHITE & BLUE Tent for a chance to win!
June 1st
DJ JEFF HUNTER
DJ Jeff Hunter, originally from Brooklyn New York is a talented, DJ and MC playing all of your favorite music!
Currently resides in Fairfield CT,and entertains throughout Fairfield County & the tristate area.
Jeff will join us-
JUNE 1ST- keeping everyone updated throughout the day, with important announcements, and playing great music!
June 1st
Judging starts at 12PM, Trophy Ceramony will soon follow at 2:30PM
May 31st & June 1st
1545 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Connecticut 06468, United States
Greg & Peggi Gnandt
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