Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 3 to 9 pm, when a mile of Main Street in Downtown Niantic transforms into our 10th annual bash by the bay! Main Street, closed to vehicular traffic, will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for everyone! Over 100 vendors showcasing local business and creative communities will be on hand. Festivities also include live music and performances from the Town Green down to McCooks Point Park. East Lyme Parks & Recreation Department sponsors Hole in the Wall Beach activities this year including the Sand Castle competition from 9a-11a and the first-ever Great Niantic Bay Raft Races at 6pm! Dunk First Selectman Paul Formica on the Town Green at 5pm to benefit Kids Cancer-vive! Take a ride on the Roaming Railroad to benefit the Children's Museum of SECT and Care & Share of East Lyme. The Basket Bonanza by the Bay and Fair Share of Pie Sale are also back this year, both to benefit Care & Share of East Lyme! St. Johns Carnival will be open with new and exciting rides too! Come on out and have some great family fun at our 10th annual Celebrate East Lyme and support your community! You will find something for every member of the family and loads of fun for all. Best of all, the day will end with a spectacular fireworks display over Niantic Bay, produced by East Lyme's own Tom Quinn, sponsored by Dominion!
Special Events
We have teen and children's areas, pies for sale, gift basket raffles, a carnival, a sand castle competition, and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
Maps & Info
Vendors will line Main Street from Penn. Ave to Lake Ave. Download maps of the festival here.

