2026 Sao Paio Festival

76th Annual Sao Paio Festival Events at the Naugatuck Portuguese Club, 110 Rubber Ave

Friday, September 4th

10:00 AM Opening ceremonies at Naugatuck Town Hall for "Mayor of the Day."

6:00 PM The festival starts with food and drink stands open serving delicious traditional Portuguese foods.

7:00 PM Music by "DJ Danny C."

8:00 PM Folklore dancing exhibition at club grounds featuring Rancho Folclórico "Recordações de Portugal" from Bridgeport.

9:00 PM–12:00 AM Music by "DJ Danny C."

Saturday, September 5th

8:00 AM Registration for the Annual Sao Paio 5K Road Race at the Portuguese Club.

9:00 AM Sao Paio 5K Road Race starts on Elm Street [next to AutoZone].

12:00 PM Food Court open, serving delicious traditional Portuguese foods.

5:00 PM Children's Traditional Portuguese Folkloric Wear Contest.

6:00 PM Folklore dancing exhibition featuring Rancho Folclórico "Corações de Portugal" from Danbury, CT.

7:00 PM Folklore dancing exhibition featuring Rancho Folclórico do Club de Hartford.

8:00 PM Live music by "BAND FAITH.

Sunday, August 31st

11:30 AM Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Baldwin St., Waterbury, CT. In honor of all members past and present.

1:00 PM Lunch [Almoco de dobrada] Tripe will be served at the Casa Varina Restaurant at Portuguese club, in Naugatuck, CT.

To sponsor, volunteer, or have any questions regarding Sao Paio event, please call the number below:

Luci DaSilva: +1 203-729-6894