FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: natalie@communityhouse.org
THE COMMUNITY HOUSE BLOCK PARTY RETURNS JUNE 20, AND HAMILTON-WENHAM, IT'S GOING TO BE THE BIGGEST ONE YET
Vendors and performers invited to apply now; free community celebration open to all
HAMILTON, MA, June 4, 2026, The Community House is bringing Hamilton and Wenham together for its annual Block Party on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 4–9 PM at Patton Park in Hamilton. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and the whole community is invited to just show up.
Now one of the most anticipated events of the summer on the North Shore, the TCH Block Party draws more than 1,500 neighbors, families, and community members each year for an evening of live music, food, games, rides, vendors and the kind of connection that only happens when a whole town is in one place at the same time.
This year's event features a full evening program opening at 4 PM with music by DJ Marty (Miz), followed by live performances from 4:30 to 6:45 PM, and the debut of Block Party Live, a brand-new community talent showcase, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. The evening closes with fireworks at 8:45 PM.
Calling All Performers: Block Party Live Is Now Accepting Auditions
New this year, Block Party Live is a community talent showcase open to performers of all ages. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, jugglers, if you have a talent and a community ready to cheer you on, this is your stage. Performers submit a 2–3 minute audition video online. Acoustic and instrument performances are welcome. There is no competition and no award, just a summer evening and a crowd of neighbors.
Audition applications are open now and close June 12. Apply at: communityhouse.org/blockparty
Calling All Vendors: Apply for a Table by June 15
Local businesses, artisans, and community organizations are invited to apply for a vendor table at this year's Block Party. With an expected attendance of approximately 1,500 Hamilton and Wenham residents, this is one of the most direct opportunities of the year to introduce your business, craft, or cause to the community you serve.
Vendor applications are open now and close June 15. Apply at: communityhouse.org/blockparty
EVENT DETAILS What: The Community House Block Party 2026 When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 4–9 PM Where: Patton Park, Hamilton, MA Admission: Free | All ages welcome Performer audition deadline: June 12 Vendor application deadline: June 15 More information: communityhouse.org/blockparty
About The Community House
For more than 100 years, The Community House has been the heart of the Hamilton and Wenham community, providing programs, services, and gathering spaces that bring people together across every age, background, and walk of life. The TCH Block Party is an expression of that mission: a free, open, joyful celebration of the community TCH has been proud to serve for a century.
The 2026 TCH Block Party is made possible through the generous support of The Community House's sponsors and community partners.
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