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2014 Participating Attractions
| Along with the many participating restaurants, you can also get Passport stamps this year at these Windsor attractions this summer! |
Concerts on the Green
Make it a Special Thursday! * Bring a food item for the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank * Enjoy dinner at one of Windsor’s quaint restaurants * Shop at the farmers’ market & local shops * Then settle in and enjoy the concert! July 10 Southern Voice Sponsored by Town of Windsor Recreation & Leisure Services July 17 Tirebiter Band Sponsored by Konica Minolta July 24 Eddie Foreman Polka July 31 Orange Crush Sponsored by Windsor Federal Savings August 7 Sounds of Frank Sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes & The Carmon Family August 14 Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays Sponsored by Wilson Paint & Wallpaper Centre Inc. & Comtrust Federal Credit Union August 21 Freedom Trail Gospel Choir Sponsored by First Church Early Learning Center & Trinity Christian School click here | |||
Farmers' Market
This 6th season will be punctuated with craft artisans, musicians and will once again host the Town’s annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. The Farmers’ Market opens on Thursday, June 19, 2014 and is located at 240 Broad Street in Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market. The 2014 market vendors are: Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes. Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese. Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners. Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley . Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce. Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com Jan’s Sewing Room of Windsor will be bringing handmade items, including aprons, totes and quilts Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information. Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce. Summer's Sweetest Watermelon from Windsor will be bringing different sizes & varieties of fresh watermelon Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com. Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce For more information about the market or other First Town Downtown programs, please call 860-688-5715 or email ashley@firsttowndowntown.org. website | |||
Northwest Park
At the Tobacco Cultural Museum you will enjoy photographs, exhibits and an impressive walk-through artifact museum to get a glimpse of the culture and history of the tobacco industry in the Connecticut Valley. Nature Center Hours Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tobacco Cultural Museum Hours Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat 12:00 pm - 4:00pm Free Admission click here | |||
Windsor Art Center
40 Mechanic Street, Windsor (860) 683-0943 The Windsor Art Center is a place for the visual and performing arts located in Windsor, Connecticut. The Center began in 2007 when a group of local citizens who were interested in securing a greater presence for the arts in the town came together to plan and present the works of local artists. website | |||
| Windsor Historical Society Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 860-688-3813 Cool off and connect with the past at Windsor Historical Society this summer! Bridging Centuries, Bridging Cultures: 400 Years of Windsor Stories exhibit is on view as well as two beautiful 18th century homes. Visit our research library filled with fascinating old photographs and documents. Families especially will enjoy the Hands-On-History Learning Center where they can try on colonial costumes, "cook" a meal on the open hearth, "milk" the cow, and attend a one room school. Wednesday - Saturday 11 am to 4 pm Tours of two historical houses at 11 am and 1pm Admission: Adults $8 Students & Seniors $2 Children under 12 accompanied by adult, teachers, NEMA members free website | |