Connecticut Fairs & Festivals 2011
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New London
July 8, 9, 10
Sailfest, Waterfront area, New London. Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premier summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day, July 8, 9 and 10 festival, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. Sailfest produces five stages of free entertainment with musical genres ranging in rock, celtic, hip hop and blues. Kids enjoy free shows and entertainment throughout the event. Time: full schedule TBA. Free.
www.sailfest.org
Hartford
July 9
Riverfest 2011,Hartford and East Hartford, CT,Hartford and East Hartford celebrate Independence Day on July 9 at Riverfest.
Riverfest features free entertainment, including live bands, musicians, clowns and other walk-a-bout entertainers, kids activities and more.A dazzling fireworks show over the river highlights this traditional Hartford festival.
Riverfest 20121 will be held in three locations along the Connecticut River. All three locations are in walking distance from each other. They are Mortensen Riverfront Plaza at 300 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford; and at Founders Plaza and Great River Park, both at 301 East River Drive in East Hartford. Food, drinks and merchandise will be sold at all sites. Rain date for fireworks only is July 10. Time: 4 - 9:30 p.m.
www.riverfront.org/events/festivals/#Riverfest
Stonington
July 16, 17
Summer Wine and Food Festival, Stonington Vineyards, 523 Taugwonk Road. Come enjoy two full days July 16 and 17 of delicious food paired with wine from the vineyard. Take tours of the wine cellar, and enjoy live music and entertainment in a beautiful setting. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Cost: $12 per person, 21+ only.
www.stoningtonvineyards.com
Bridgeport
July 21-24
Gathering of the Vibes summer music festival lineup includes FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John and the Lower 911, Taj Mahal Trio, the Rhythm Devils with Keller Williams, Steve Kimock and Reed Mathis, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Toots & The Maytals, Dark Star Orchestra, Ryan Montbleau Band, David Gans, Assembly of Dus, the McLovins, King for a Day and Bridgeport's own Deep Banana Blackout, The New Mastersounds, Big Gigantic and others to headline the Late Night Stage.
http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/
North Stonington
July 22, 23, 24
New London County 4-H Fair, Grange Grounds, Wyassup Road, held July 22, 23 and 24. Features livestock, talent show, ox pull, Mystic Marinelife exhibit, 4-H olympics and more. Admission: adults $3; seniors $2; exhibitors and children 12 and younger free. Parking free.
http://www.4-hfair.org/newlondon/county.html
Brooklyn
July 29, 30, 31
Windham County 4-H Fair, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, held July 29, 39 and 31. Features livestock, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. Admission and parking free.
Goshen
July 30, 31
Connecticut Wine Festival, Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63. The Third Annual Connecticut Wine Festival returns to the Goshen Fairgrounds, July 30 and 31 in Connecticut this summer. Featuring fine wines, specialty food vendors, artisans, and live music. It is the perfect summer activity for both the amateur and sophisticated wine connoisseur. Sponsored by the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association, adult guests will enjoy the opportunity to sample the finest wines Connecticut has to offer from any of the state's top wineries. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $10 for minors and designated drivers. More information and a complete list of particpating wineries can be found at www.ctwine.com.
www.ctwine.com
Goshen
August 6, 7
Litchfield County 4-H Fair, Route 63, Goshen, held Aug. 6 and 7. Features arts and crafts, animal shows, tractor driving contest, pet parade and more. Admission and parking free.
www.4-hfair.org/litchfield/county.html
Hartford
August 6
Caribbean and Jerk Festival, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza,Columbus Boulevard, Hartford,Don't miss one of Hartford's premier cultural events as both the upper and lower areas of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza are transformed into a Caribbean village. Bring the whole family to enjoy numerous musical and dance performances while you sample authentic and world famous Caribbean dishers. Other highlights include a children's village, domino tournament and salsa, meringue and calypso dance lessons. Time: 1 - 11 p.m.
www.riverfront.org/events
Durham
August 5, 6, 7
Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair, Durham Fairgrounds Route 17, Durham held Aug. 5, 6 and 7. Features amusement rides, oxen draw, arts and crafts, baking contests, fair sponsored dinners, horse pulling, livestock, tractor pull, square dancing, live bands. Admission is free. Parking $5.
http://www.4-hfair.org/fair/schedule.html
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New London
July 8, 9, 10
Sailfest, Waterfront area, New London. Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premier summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day, July 8, 9 and 10 festival, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. Sailfest produces five stages of free entertainment with musical genres ranging in rock, celtic, hip hop and blues. Kids enjoy free shows and entertainment throughout the event. Time: full schedule TBA. Free.
www.sailfest.org
Hartford
July 9
Riverfest 2011,Hartford and East Hartford, CT,Hartford and East Hartford celebrate Independence Day on July 9 at Riverfest.
Riverfest features free entertainment, including live bands, musicians, clowns and other walk-a-bout entertainers, kids activities and more.A dazzling fireworks show over the river highlights this traditional Hartford festival.
Riverfest 20121 will be held in three locations along the Connecticut River. All three locations are in walking distance from each other. They are Mortensen Riverfront Plaza at 300 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford; and at Founders Plaza and Great River Park, both at 301 East River Drive in East Hartford. Food, drinks and merchandise will be sold at all sites. Rain date for fireworks only is July 10. Time: 4 - 9:30 p.m.
www.riverfront.org/events/festivals/#Riverfest
Stonington
July 16, 17
Summer Wine and Food Festival, Stonington Vineyards, 523 Taugwonk Road. Come enjoy two full days July 16 and 17 of delicious food paired with wine from the vineyard. Take tours of the wine cellar, and enjoy live music and entertainment in a beautiful setting. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Cost: $12 per person, 21+ only.
www.stoningtonvineyards.com
Bridgeport
July 21-24
Gathering of the Vibes summer music festival lineup includes FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John and the Lower 911, Taj Mahal Trio, the Rhythm Devils with Keller Williams, Steve Kimock and Reed Mathis, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Toots & The Maytals, Dark Star Orchestra, Ryan Montbleau Band, David Gans, Assembly of Dus, the McLovins, King for a Day and Bridgeport's own Deep Banana Blackout, The New Mastersounds, Big Gigantic and others to headline the Late Night Stage.
http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/
North Stonington
July 22, 23, 24
New London County 4-H Fair, Grange Grounds, Wyassup Road, held July 22, 23 and 24. Features livestock, talent show, ox pull, Mystic Marinelife exhibit, 4-H olympics and more. Admission: adults $3; seniors $2; exhibitors and children 12 and younger free. Parking free.
http://www.4-hfair.org/newlondon/county.html
Brooklyn
July 29, 30, 31
Windham County 4-H Fair, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, held July 29, 39 and 31. Features livestock, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. Admission and parking free.
Goshen
July 30, 31
Connecticut Wine Festival, Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63. The Third Annual Connecticut Wine Festival returns to the Goshen Fairgrounds, July 30 and 31 in Connecticut this summer. Featuring fine wines, specialty food vendors, artisans, and live music. It is the perfect summer activity for both the amateur and sophisticated wine connoisseur. Sponsored by the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association, adult guests will enjoy the opportunity to sample the finest wines Connecticut has to offer from any of the state's top wineries. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $10 for minors and designated drivers. More information and a complete list of particpating wineries can be found at www.ctwine.com.
www.ctwine.com
Goshen
August 6, 7
Litchfield County 4-H Fair, Route 63, Goshen, held Aug. 6 and 7. Features arts and crafts, animal shows, tractor driving contest, pet parade and more. Admission and parking free.
www.4-hfair.org/litchfield/county.html
Hartford
August 6
Caribbean and Jerk Festival, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza,Columbus Boulevard, Hartford,Don't miss one of Hartford's premier cultural events as both the upper and lower areas of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza are transformed into a Caribbean village. Bring the whole family to enjoy numerous musical and dance performances while you sample authentic and world famous Caribbean dishers. Other highlights include a children's village, domino tournament and salsa, meringue and calypso dance lessons. Time: 1 - 11 p.m.
www.riverfront.org/events
Durham
August 5, 6, 7
Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair, Durham Fairgrounds Route 17, Durham held Aug. 5, 6 and 7. Features amusement rides, oxen draw, arts and crafts, baking contests, fair sponsored dinners, horse pulling, livestock, tractor pull, square dancing, live bands. Admission is free. Parking $5.
http://www.4-hfair.org/fair/schedule.html
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