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 – 6:00 pm

Mum Festival Theme
“Will Be Announced In March”

Save-The-Dates:

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!

The Mum Festival is Produced & Directed by the Bristol Exchange Club
Video by Steven L. Seymour

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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

2026 Site Plan will be posted in May, 2026.

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

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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The Mum Festival is under the auspices of the Exchange Club of Bristol, Connecticut, Inc., and its main Benefactor is the City of Bristol Connecticut, Inc.