Filming Day Festival July 16, 2025 11am to 6pm:
“I’m very proud to welcome the cast and crew of Bolio to Gardner and look forward to seeing the Chair City up on the silver screen,” said Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson. “It’s great to see Gardner getting the attention it’s receiving from different production companies and the impact it’s having on our local economy.”
City of Gardner to Hold Filming Day Festival Downtown on July 16th
On Wednesday, July 16th from 11am to 6pm, Downtown Gardner will become a block party featuring the music of 7 Day Weekend with food, beverages, ice cream, and fun. It’s all to celebrate the filming of the movie Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang in downtown. COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE, click here. The City of Gardner stated: “Join Us downtown to welcome the cast and crew and maybe catch the filming while you’re there.”
Gardner Magazine is releasing the rock block party song “Film Festival” to help promote the event. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
LOCATION: Maki Park – Parker Street between Orpheum Park and Lafayette Square.
RESTRICTIONS: Logos, text, or images not pre-approved by the production company can’t appear on clothing or signs.
FOOD DRIVE – SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Will be held at the festival to support the food pantries of both the Gardner CAC and the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center.
ROAD CLOSURES: On the day of the festival, Parker Street will be closed from Central Street to Oak Street and Nichols Street beginning at 8am, and Connors Street will be closed between Parker Street and City Hall Avenue beginning at 6am. All roads will be back open by 8pm.