WELCOME to the 2026 Mum Festival
September 2026
25, 26 & 27
Friday, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, 12:00 – 9:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
2026 Theme Announced!!
“250 Years of Celebrating Our Story…”
Save-The-Dates:
Bristol Blues Annual “Birdies for Blues” Golf Tournament
Presenting Sponsor:
The Greater Bristol Exchange Club/Mum Festival
June 29, 2026, Tunxis Country Club
Ticket Link: Birdier for Blue 26
Join us at the 85th Bristol Exchange Club
Anniversary and Appreciation Picnic!!
July 11, 2026, Muzzy Field
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Picnic Starts at 5:30 PM
First Pitch 6:30 PM
Ticket Sales: EXCHANGE-85
FIREWORKS NIGHT!!
Join us on July 17 at Muzzy Field for Bristol Blues
Annual Fireworks Spectacular! The first 300 attendees
will receive a Free America 250 Challenge Coin!!
(One per family)
The Bristol Exchange Club will be sponsoring
this beautiful Challenge Coin as part of their
America 250 Program and their 85th Anniversary!!
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The Mum Festival and Bristol Exchange Club
will have a booth on the concourse that evening.
They will have additional America 250
Challenge Coins for sale at $10.00 each.
Funds will be donated to their Americanism Program of Service.
Miss Chrysanthemum Pageant
ROCKWELL THEATER
Friday, September 25, 6:30 PM
70 Memorial Boulevard, Bristol, CT
Stay turned to this page, which will be updated daily!
VENDOR NOTICES:
Calling All Vendors!!
CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN
AND ENTERTAINMENT!!
Weather Forecast for Bristol CT
ONLINE 2026 SPONSOR FORM: Please Select this Link
Become a Mum Festival Booster by making a Donation: Please Select this Link
Visit Our Sponsor Page at: https://wp.me/p7ihj7-1Tz
Volunteers Needed: We really need volunteers this year, so please consider helping us out by signing up at Volunteers Needed! – The Bristol Mum Festival
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2026 Mum Festival Events Will Be Announced In June of 2026!
To continue this great event, we are in great need for volunteers, and leaders. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to any of the Chairs listed, or at MumFestivalBristol@gmail.com. PLEASE We Need Your Help!!
Sponsor Needed!! We need your help to continue this great New England Event! Please consider becoming a Mum Festival Sponsor.
2025 SPONSOR APPLICATION
Please help the to continue this great event by making a donation to the Mum Festival. Without your contributions, we would not be able to continue many of the programs the Mum Festival offers each year. We need your help now more than ever!
DONATE OR BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY BY CLICKING THE ICON
Please Support Our Sponsors!
2026 Mum Parade
The Chrysanthemum (Mum) Parade was started over 60 years ago. It is one of the State’s largest parades, featuring Bristol and surrounding area businesses, organizations, marching bands and units, and over 40 wonderful floats. The parade has been produced by the Greater Bristol Exchange Club for over 50 years. The Parade sponsor is the City of Bristol. Come join the fun and excitement!
For more information, please email BristolMumParade@gmail.com.
Become a major SPONSOR today: SPONSOR the Mum Festival!
The Mum Festival & Parade is Produced by the
Exchange Club of Bristol CT INC., a Non-Profit 501-(c)3
The Mum Festival & Parade is a City of Bristol Sponsored Event
Sponsorship & General Inquiries
Jason Fields, Andy Adams, Jack Ferraro
e: mumfestivalbristol@gmail.com
Mum Festival Vendors
Andy Adams
Festival Vendor Director
e: mum.festival.events@gmail.com
Family Events
Karl Tack
Festival Family Events Director
e: mailto:mum.festival.familyevents@gmail.com
Mum Festival Parade and Volunteers
Dianna Tack
Chrysanthemum Parade & Volunteer Director
e: mailto:bristolmumparade@gmail.com
Bristol Exchange Club, Board of Directors
Erin King
Greater Bristol Exchange Club President
e: thebristolexchangeclub@gmail.com
LINKS & CREDITS:
Historical Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Mum_Festival
Amusement Rides & Midway by: Marenna Amusements
The Mum Festival has been a part of Bristol History for over six decades, thanks to the support of the Bristol
Exchange Club, Our Mayor, City Council and several city departments. The Mum Festival will continue its fine tradition! We especially want to thank our generous Sponsors, Volunteers, and all our Supporters! Come join the fun on the Historic Memorial Boulevard & Field.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact one of the Festival Directors or email us at MumFestivalBristol@gmail.com. Our committee meets the third Monday of the month, at 6:30 pm, at the Bristol Public Library.
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