24th Annual Fall Foliage Festival & Car/Motorcycle Show

​Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10am-3pm | Main Street (Rte 44) |
Downtown Winsted, CT.

We are proud to collaborate with you to strengthen our community.

Our 24th Fall Foliage Festival, featuring an exciting Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, September 28th (weather permitting), is a prime example of how we can showcase Winsted's unique attractions and create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Sponsorship Opportunities (3 levels)

​​All Sponsors will be acknowledged in print and verbally throughout the day of the show, as well as in press releases, social media, our website, mailings, and a free vendor space at the Festival.

Sponsors contributing at the GOLD Level are also entitled to on-air recognition with WZBG during the pre-festival radio advertising; sponsor logos on event banners are to hang prominently from the FOMS booth. If sponsoring a specific activity, i.e., bounce house, magician, band, etc., identification of sponsored activity. Anonymous and in-kind donations are accepted. All fees are tax deductible.

GOLD – $500

SILVER – $300

BRONZE – $150

Instructions:
Please follow Step 1, click "submit" where you will automatically be taken to Step 2 - Payment.
​You will be given the option to pay online or instructions to pay by check.

INFORMATION for Exhibitors and Food Vendors FESTIVAL Area

• Set Up Time:  8:30 am to 9:30 am.
• Inclement Weather:  This is an outdoor event (weather permitting). There are no refunds.
• CONTACT: Friends of Main Street [email protected]. There will be onsite coordinators to help with set up.
• Festival Area:  The Exhibitors and Food Vendors will be set up from Case Avenue to the YMCA.
• Entrance:  All Vendors will enter at Case Avenue.
• Vendor No Call/No Show Policy: If an exhibitor does not call/email an Friends of Main Street (FOMS) representative by 9:00 am on the date of the event, the exhibitor’s vending space will be given away to another interested vendor. 
• Map & Booth Number: Vendors will receive booth, entry area and set-up information prior to the event.
• Placement:  FOMS will place exhibitors at their discretion.  Exhibitors are not allowed to change your assigned booth space without FOMS permission.
• Tents: It is highly recommended to have tents especially on a sunny day. Exhibitors stay within the confines of their assigned booth space, anchored securely with weights. It can get very windy. This also includes stand-up displays. Exhibitors . Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own tables, chairs, and adequate trash receptacles. You CANNOT park your vehicle alongside your booth.
• Electricity: Electricity is NOT available, you must let us know if you are bringing a generator.
• Load-In/Out:  You will be informed of the Booth location and where to park via email before you arrive.
• Parking: you will be directed to FREE parking the day of the event. (a short walk from Main Street)
• Trash:  You are responsible for your own trash removal and overall cleanliness of your assigned area.
• Tax Identification: By signing this Agreement (clicking submit below), you are confirming that you have all appropriate and required license and permits from federal, state and local agencies to conduct your business.  FOMS takes no responsibility if you do not.
• Insurance:  Make sure that "Friends of Main Street Winsted Inc." is named in your certificates of insurance, as an additional insured. Email ([email protected]) a copy of your certificate of insurance five(5) days prior to the event.  
• Breakdown: You must not break down prior to the end of the event (3:00 pm).  Vendor vehicles cannot enter the festival area until directed so by a Winsted police officer.
• Right To Deny: FOMS holds the right to deny any exhibitor based on any of the following criteria:  failing to follow procedures mentioned above; failure to pay in full, failure to show proper licenses/insurance.