For Immediate Release Call Frank Szivos 203-446-7976   BRIDGEPORT, May 1 – For the first time since 2019, the Barnum Festival will select its Royal Family on May 7th at Vazzano’s Four Seasons Restaurant in Stratford. The Festival selection committee… Read More

Fire up your cigars and bring your appetite for a prime rib dinner and college basketball at the 15th Final Four Annual Cigar Night to benefit the Barnum Festival April 3rd , starting at 7:30 pm. John Vazzano, a former… Read More

The Barnum Festival is calling all Cornholers to join the 2023 Festival by signing up for its inaugural Cornhole Tournament, scheduled for January 21st at the Sports Plex in Fairfield. Brian Estrada and Erik Marko, co-chairmen of the Cornhole tournament,… Read More

Willie McBride Jr, owner of WC McBride Electric in Bridgeport, plans to add a jolt to the Barnum Festival Wing Ding as it returns for the first time since 2019. The 2023 Wing Ding Chairman, McBride is a perfect fit… Read More

After a two-year hiatus, because of the Covid pandemic, the Barnum Festival is back. Let the Fun Begin. In our 74th year, The Barnum Festival Ringmaster Frank T. Gennarini is anxious to launch the festivities for 2022. He was named… Read More