September 6-8, 2013
Savor the Moment
Good food, music and plenty of fresh air, who could ask for anything more! Culinary delights are plentiful this weekend. The popular waterfront Norwalk Oyster Festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Norwalk (Friday – Sunday) celebrates Long Island Sound’s seafaring past. Besides plenty of oysters to feast on and an international food court the annual festival includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, vintage vessels and harbor cruises. Like to graze, check out the Taste of Mystic (Friday – Sunday). More than 30 local restaurants will line Cottrell Street in historic downtown Mystic, each offering a unique and delicious taste of their specialty. Celebrate metro Hartford’s Latin culture at the Riverfront Latin World Rhythms Festival at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford (Saturday). Besides traditional Latin dishes, enjoy cultural art and live performances headlined by Daniel Salazar’s 20th anniversary performance of Guitar Under the Stars. Max Chef’s to Farm Dinner Series will be given at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry (Saturday). Enjoy the freshest foods and produce served in the sublime beauty of this historic site. Whether you consider yourself a Foodie or not, you’ll enjoy the Taste of New Haven Theater District Tour (Sunday) located in the heart of downtown New Haven. The four hour culinary walking tour features one amazing restaurant to the next.
Agricultural fairs have plenty of food, music and good old family fun. Check out this weekend's fairs:
Hebron Harvest Fair, Hebron Lion's Fairgrounds, Hebron (Thursday – Sunday)
North Haven Fair, North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven (Thursday – Sunday)
Wapping Fair, Evergreen Walk (behind LA Fitness), South Windsor (Thursday – Sunday)
Bethlehem Fair, Bethlehem (Friday – Sunday)
Village Green Fair, St. Michael’s on the Green, Naugatuck (Friday & Saturday)
Ledyard Fair , Ledyard Fairgrounds, Ledyard (Friday - Sunday)
These highlights represent just a sampling of the many exciting events taking place across Connecticut this weekend. For more information about these and other entertaining activities, use the Events Quick Search on the right side of the page.
This Weekend in Connecticut
September 6-8, 2013
September 6-8, 2013
HARTFORD
September 6 - Blake Shelton "Ten Times Crazier" Tour - Comcast Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford, CT 06120. Time: 8 p.m. Put on your country boots and head over to the Comcast Theatre for an evening of pure delight. Tour features special guest Mercury Recording artist, Easton Corbin and ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, Jana Kramer. Admission: $29.74-$50.00. (800) 745-3000
September 6 - Blake Shelton "Ten Times Crazier" Tour - Comcast Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford, CT 06120. Time: 8 p.m. Put on your country boots and head over to the Comcast Theatre for an evening of pure delight. Tour features special guest Mercury Recording artist, Easton Corbin and ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, Jana Kramer. Admission: $29.74-$50.00. (800) 745-3000
THOMPSON
September 7 - Celebrate the Harvest at a Corn Maze - Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson 06277. Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The whole family will enjoy some good old family fun on the farm including free admission to Mini Moo Maze, farm and garden activities, and a sample of The Farmer’s Cow Farmland Crunch Ice Cream. Admission: Free (866) 355-2697
September 7 - Celebrate the Harvest at a Corn Maze - Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson 06277. Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The whole family will enjoy some good old family fun on the farm including free admission to Mini Moo Maze, farm and garden activities, and a sample of The Farmer’s Cow Farmland Crunch Ice Cream. Admission: Free (866) 355-2697
NORTH STONINGTON
September 7 - Zombie Charge - 44 Button Road, North Stonington, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Looking for some unique adventure, check out this zombie infested, mud/obstacle course run. The idea is to survive the course with one flag belt (life) remaining. Don’t fear there is an obstacle and mud course for all ability levels (age 13 and up can participate) and a great post event apocalypse party. Admission: $36-$79 (860) 952-9713
September 7 - Zombie Charge - 44 Button Road, North Stonington, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Looking for some unique adventure, check out this zombie infested, mud/obstacle course run. The idea is to survive the course with one flag belt (life) remaining. Don’t fear there is an obstacle and mud course for all ability levels (age 13 and up can participate) and a great post event apocalypse party. Admission: $36-$79 (860) 952-9713
HARTFORD
September 7-8 - Connecticut Women's Expo - Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, 06103. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stop by and enjoy the ultimate shopping and entertainment experience. Check out the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home, education and much more. $10 General Admission, free to children ages 12 and under. (203) 222-9757
September 7-8 - Connecticut Women's Expo - Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, 06103. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stop by and enjoy the ultimate shopping and entertainment experience. Check out the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home, education and much more. $10 General Admission, free to children ages 12 and under. (203) 222-9757
FARMINGTON
September 8 - Women's Triathlon - Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, 06032. Time: 7:30 a.m. The sprint distance triathlon, conducted in a friendly non-intimidating environment, caters to women of all abilities and ages. Participants swim a half-mile loop; cycle 12 miles and then a 5K run through the wide dirt trails in Winding Trails. Admission: Free for spectators. (860) 652-8866.
September 8 - Women's Triathlon - Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, 06032. Time: 7:30 a.m. The sprint distance triathlon, conducted in a friendly non-intimidating environment, caters to women of all abilities and ages. Participants swim a half-mile loop; cycle 12 miles and then a 5K run through the wide dirt trails in Winding Trails. Admission: Free for spectators. (860) 652-8866.
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