Write an essay about why your father, or father figure, should be the 2026 Branford Festival’s Father of the Year. Entries must be submitted to BranfordFestivalFOTY@gmail.com.

The winner will be announced on the Main Stage at the Branford Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Submission deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026

Prizes include:

• A watch for the father courtesy of Branford Jewelers
• Bicycles for both father and child
• Blackstone Grill courtesy of Walmart
• Dinner at Lenny’s
• Branford Festival apparel
• And MORE…

Contest rules:

• No more than 500 words
• Must be a Branford resident
• Must be in Kindergarten through 8th grade
• Submission must include:
  ✓ Name
  ✓ Address
  ✓ School and Grade
  ✓ Contact Phone Number

Prizes courtesy of Branford Jewelers, Lenny’s, Branford Community Foundation, and Ascend Bank.