Celebrate Hudson 2025: Festival Map for Food, Music, and Community

Discover Hudson
Sep 12
3 min read

On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, downtown Hudson will transform into one of the largest community celebrations in MetroWest. From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, guests can explore seven unique locations filled with food trucks, live music, carnival rides, family activities, performances, and more. Thanks to the Colonial Trolley, you can ride for free all day long and easily make your way between every stop.

Whether you’re here for the music, the food, the activities for kids, or simply to stroll through town and enjoy the energy, Celebrate Hudson has something for everyone. Here’s a full guide to what you’ll find at each location:

1. The Armory on the Assabet

The Armory becomes a lively hub for arts, culture, and creativity. Guests can enjoy:

Performances from InFlyte Entertainment and the Tanglewood Marionettes.
Workshops and activities including origami with Mrs. Otake of Boston Mindful Origami (2:00–4:00 PM) and a puppet manipulation workshop following the Marionettes’ production of Sleeping Beauty (4:00–6:00 PM).
Touch-a-Truck on the front lawn featuring vintage, military, and municipal vehicles (1:00–5:00 PM).
Pop-up vendors, food trucks, and friends of Hudson Public Library with a book sale.

At 5:30 PM, don’t miss the InFlyte Entertainment aerial arts performance out front.

2. Avidia Bank Lot on South Street

The South Street lot is the festival’s main stage for music. Performances include:

1:00–2:00 PM: SLACK
2:30–4:00 PM: Ryan Pinette and the Bay Staters (Tom Petty Tribute)
5:00–7:00 PM: Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

Between sets, Guitars & Grooves will keep the energy going with vinyl record mixes.

You’ll also find:

Food trucks with plenty of options to sample.
Beer, wine, and alcohol tents with local favorites and new offerings.
A water station to keep cool.

3. Cellucci Park

Perfect for families, Cellucci Park offers:

Inflatables for kids including a giant slide.
A foam fun play area.
Refreshments like a lemonade stand and Juniper Farms ice cream truck.

4. Town Hall

This stop is all about community connections:

Meet and learn about several local businesses and non-profit organizations.
Browse through the vendor list (full roster included in the event program).

5. Avidia Bank & Boys & Girls Club Lots on Church Street

This is one of the busiest hubs of the day, filled with:

Food trucks, cookies, and bubble tea.
Vendors including crafters, makers, and artists.
An open house at the Boys & Girls Club.
A full set of carnival rides available exclusively from 1:00–5:00 PM:
- Moonwalk
- Chaos Obstacle Course
- Kiddie Ferris Wheel
- Viking Shop
- Spirit Merry-Go-Round
- Water Game Trailer

6. Main Street Bank Lot

Family fun continues at Main Street Bank with:

A petting zoo.
Face painters and balloon artists.
Food trucks and ice cream for a sweet finish to the day.

7. Motors on Main – Car Show

Car lovers won’t want to miss this feature:

Available from 1:00–4:00 PM.
A lineup of cars from all eras on the Assabet River Rail Trail, between Main Street and Vila do Porto Boulevard.

Live Music Around Town

In addition to the South Street stage, you’ll find music across downtown:

Music Around the Rotary:
- 1:00–3:00 PM: Jeff Caglarcan
- 3:00–5:00 PM: Little Black Dress Duo
Mullaly’s Cheese:
- 1:00–2:30 PM: Sean Fullerton
- 3:00–5:00 PM: Kenny Selcer & Steve Gilligan Duo

Vendors

Celebrate Hudson features dozens of vendors, makers, and community organizations throughout town. Just a few highlights include:

Local favorites like Guitars & Grooves, Studio Hudson, Strange Awakenings, and Vibe Fitness.
Non-profits such as Hudson Business Association, Hudson Rotary Club, Friends of Hudson Public Library, and Hudson Public Schools.
Makers and artisans offering jewelry, crafts, photography, furniture, décor, and more.

Check the full list in the event program to be sure you don’t miss a booth.