Cruise Blues & Brews was started in 2015 and has operated as a fund raiser to support the At Risk Boys Fund. Each year this event contributes thousands of dollars to the fund which uses 100% of the proceeds to support non-profits in Middlesex County. The At Risk Boys fund has been operating since 2013.
Giving away over $60,000, it supports grass-root, local initiatives who work to help the at-risk boys in our communities. The festival is a fun and exciting event that has generated a lot of buzz in the community.
Each year hundreds of families and car and music enthusiasts come out to enjoy the festival. There is something for everybody with upscale food vendors, retail items and stores, cars, cars, and cars, all while listening to some of the best Blues bands in Connecticut.
Up-scale food trucks provide the top food choices for the festival. With choices from home-style barbecue to fish and chips, you will never go hungry at this festival.
Craft Beer is provided by Thimble Island Brewery, one of the festival sponsors. You can enjoy cars, food, and music that will make your day at this festival one to round out your summer.
Another reason to attend is the Vendor Marketplace. Only hand-picked vendors are allowed to make your selection diverse and interesting.
Kids will enjoy the festival, as well, with their own Kids Zone complete with free face painting and fun and games for all kids.
And there’s more … prizes, games, and surprises make this a festival not to miss.
All proceeds of the event are raised on behalf of the At-Risk Boys Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
The 4th Annual Cruise Blues & Brews Festival, will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date, Sunday, Oct. 1), at the Chester Fair Grounds. Admission: $5 donation, children under 12 free. To learn more about this Festival, buy tickets in advance or make a donation to the At-Risk Boys Fund of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, visit: www.atriskboysfund.org . Tickets may also be purchased at the gate during the Festival.
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