This fall, Main Street is turning into a car-free celebration. Meet Me On Main brings neighbors together for food, music, shopping, and family fun—all topped off with an outdoor movie under the stars.
Every Saturday evening from September 27 through October 11, Main Street will be closed to traffic and transformed into a community gathering place filled with local flavor and festive spirit. Events run 4–7 PM, followed by a family-friendly movie at 7 PM.
To ensure a festive atmosphere, Main Street will be closed from the Five Corners to the crosswalk at Railroad Avenue beginning at 1 PM, allowing families and friends to wander freely and enjoy everything the event has to offer. The parking lot behind Nest/Yankee Pride Quilts and Railroad Avenue will remain open to accommodate visitors.
Each weekend will feature a variety of musical performances, movies, and other activities that will rotate on a weekly basis.
October 11
Live Entertainment Lineup:
4:15–5:00 PM – Troy Wunderle Circus Performer – Dazzling tricks spectacle
5:15–5:45 PM – Rebecca Padula & Ukulele Clare – Big voices and strings that sing
6:00–7:00 PM – Kyle Stevens – Catchy tunes, smooth vocals.
7:00 PM – Outdoor Movie: Ghostbusters the 1984 classic. Grab a chair, roast a s’more, and enjoy a movie under the stars!
Food Vendors:
Come hungry, because this lineup has something for everyone! El Gato will be serving up chips & salsa/guac, rice bowls, and margaritas, while Mexi-Cuban Cravings brings bold flavors with nachos, tacos, and Cuban sandwiches. Craving comfort food? Firebird has cheesesteaks, paninis, and a great beer variety, while 520 BBQ and Grill is ready with pulled pork sandwiches and brisket. Stop by Nest Café for cappuccinos, mocha lattes, scones, and banana bread. Try China Garden for dumplings, spring rolls, lo mein, and sesame chicken. Mediterranean Mix will be serving eggplant parm, samousos, spanakopita, and baklava.
NEW THIS WEEK!
Only Cannoli offers fresh, tasty classic-flavored Sicilian cannoli’s. And don’t miss Famous Frankies with their delicious dogs, burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches, Home Bakery with mouthwatering cupcakes and baked goods, and Jericho Lemonade Company with freshly squeezed lemonade—perfect for sipping while you stroll Main Street!
Artisans & Vendors:
Support local creators and discover something unique at every booth! Check out Scaredy Cat Arts for prints, stickers, and zines; JLL Glassworks for stunning stained glass; and Todd Logan for whimsical paper mâché creations. Stop by Lan & Tram for adorable crocheted stuffies. Browse Vermont Tinworks for cookie cutters, ornaments, and lanterns. Find handmade beauty at Crystalyne Jewelry, natural skin care and self-defense products from Belle Rose Organic Body, and colorful beaded creations from Beaded by JC and Butterfly Creations Beaded Jewelry (who also have a fun beaded activity!). Don’t miss Uptowne Ink for small sculptures, earrings, and magnets, and A Little of Everything for crochet animals, hats, and bags. Visit the City of Essex Junction table to learn more about the City Rebranding project, and the Brownell Library will also be joining in on the fun—stop by and say hi!
Family Fun for Everyone:
Big Blue Blocks playground, inflatables, chalk art, giant games, and more—fun for all ages!
NEW THIS WEEK!
Enjoy FREE Henna designs with Green Mountain Henna Designs, a kids’ insta-snow table, and this week’s creative make-and-take art project with Tina Logan from Maple Street Art Space!
Whether you’re craving hometown favorites or something new, you’ll find it here. Explore a diverse array of food vendors that will change weekly, offering a unique culinary experience each time you visit.
Enjoy three live performances at each event, including music, magic, and circus acts. Performers will rotate weekly, so no two weekends will be the same.
Support local artisans as they showcase their handmade creations. Artisans will rotate weekly, so you’ll find unique treasures to take home each week, while supporting our creative community!
Kids can look forward to exciting crafts and activities, keeping them entertained while parents soak in the festive spirit. Hands-on projects, engaging games, and family-friendly entertainment will be available throughout the event.
Meet Me On Main! is not just an event—it’s a celebration of our community and a reminder that Main Street belongs to all of us. Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and join us for Saturdays filled with food, music, art, crafts, and fantastic films. For more information about the events, visit www.EJRP.org.