Westminster Cracker Festival

12/05/2025

Reminder, lots of events going on this weekend including Wachusett Jazz Quartet at Blueprint Sunday Dec 7, 6 to 8pm. Please join us in what has been an annual event in our Community. FREE
photo by Jeff Bowers

12/02/2025

Westminster Village Foundation is pleased to have Wachusett Jazz Ensamble play this Sunday, Dec 7 at Blueprint, 6 to 8. Free.
Note that the holiday lights are now up for the season. The Foundation funds them each year along with the Westminster Cracker Festival that will always be free. If you want to make a small donation to further the goals of the Westminster Village Foundation click here. https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f85ecd289085d67fca9f8cf&websiteId=5f74da62e5399c45b11fcb67.
Thank you

11/20/2025

Westminster Village Foundation presents our annual Holiday Jazz Show at Blueprint Sunday December 7, 6 to 8pm. Free. Join us to celebrate the downtown Holiday Lighting that we fund each year. Westminster Parks & Recreation have their Tree Lighting on Saturday on Academy Hill and Our Savior Lutheran Church Living Nativity, Saturday and Sunday. More information and events in the South Street Sentinel December Issue available now.

11/17/2025

🌶️ Things got spicy at this year's Cracker Festival! 🌶️
Our annual Chili Cook-Off brought the heat, the heart, and a whole lot of hometown flavor — and we’re thrilled to celebrate a very tasty line up.

🥇 First Place: Logan's Table Leominster
Owned and operated by one of Westminster's own, Logan and his team simmered, stirred, and stewed their way to the top with a white chicken chili.

🥈 Runner-Up: Sa'MoreRay's & Son's
Ray and his team brought that smoky heat and nearly toasted the competition.

A shout-out from the rooftops to all our incredible chefs who kept our taste buds on their toes. From bold bites to friendly rivalry, the day was absolutely chili-licious. 🌶️❤️
Blueprint New American Bar and Grill
Brady's
Flippin the Bird BBQ
VFW Post 7389 Westminster, MA

Thanks to everyone who came out, tasted, and celebrated Westminster’s most flavorful tradition. And a special hat tip to Westminster Bakers. The legendary makers of Westminster Crackers (you know, the crunch behind the Cracker Festival) made sure the competition wasn't just about bragging rights, awarding cash prizes to our winners.

Show your love for these local kitchens by stopping by their shops and trucks. Until next year… 🌶️✨

11/02/2025

Family Fun 2025

11/01/2025

Tyler Careau at the Festival, raising money for the VFW Pavilion. We are proud to announce that The Westminster Village Foundation has given $5000 for this very worthy project. The Foundation is the operational arm of all our events including the Festival and contributions we make to Westminster.
Please consider making a donation to see this project through to completion. Make checks payable to VFW Post 7389, attention Pavilion Eagle Project. Mail to VFW Post 7389 PO Box 388 Westminster Ma 01473.
Questions? email [email protected]
The VFW provides their facility and land for many events throughout the year including parking for the Festival and our Summer Concert series.

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Parade of Princesses at the Festival. A highlight of the day.
photos by Mark D Girouard Photography

10/29/2025

Lets go for a cruise. Honorary King Herschel Jones and Queen Nancy Sampson. Owner 1938 Convertible Andy Kaski
Mark D Girouard photography

10/24/2025

Fred Ellsworth. He Rocks Country! Thanks also Nate Johnson for the Johnson Egg Farm vintage truck. Dean Johnson provided the sunshine.

10/23/2025

The crowd seemed to love it. A good time had by all. Thank you.

10/22/2025

Katarina and Jackson Grondell. One a guard on the Oakmont Spartans and the other a future artist.