The Brattleboro Reformer’s New England Street Food Festival took over the Common with food and entertainment on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Photo by Kristopher Radder - Vermont Country Magazine.

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite, the New England Street Food Festival returns to the Brattleboro Common on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., promising a lively, family-friendly celebration of local flavor.

Now in its seventh year, the free festival, organized by the Brattleboro Reformer, is a community favorite, drawing locals and visitors alike for a day of incredible eats, live entertainment, and small-town charm set against the backdrop of southern Vermont’s early foliage.

Children’s activities, food trucks, live music, and community spirit fill the Brattleboro Commons during a lively local celebration. Photo by Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. 

“This event started as a way to bring people together and celebrate our community,” says festival coordinator and Reformer advertising rep Bud Lolatte. “It’s become a tradition. Great food, great music, and zero cost to attend, that’s something everyone can enjoy.”

This year’s returning vendors include Newton’s Curveball Concessions, Frisky Cow Gelato, Cross Road Tacos, Curbside Cafe, Green Mountain Ramen, Vermont Lemon Wheel ,and Amaru.

The Street Food Festival has become more than just a culinary event, it’s a celebration of togetherness. “We want people to step away from their routines and just enjoy the day,” Lolatte adds. “Even if life’s hectic, this is one day to come out, eat something amazing, and connect with your community.”

Bring the family, your friends, and your appetite, and discover why this annual Brattleboro tradition keeps growing year after year.

Vermont Country magazine

Vermont Country has a hyperlocal focus on the Green Mountain lifestyle, its personalities, events, attractions and culture. The magazine appears six times a year, designed to complement the state and four-season living. VtCo magazine is a Southern Vermont publication of Vermont News & Media.

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