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Irish Festival
Indian Ledge Park
Trumbull, CT
June 13-15, 2008
Enjoy three days of non-stop Irish music, dance, pipe bands, food, children's activities, sporting events, music
workshops and cultural exhibits.
Free parking and shuttle bus from Trumbull High School. Information: www.irishfestival.org.
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Norwalk Oyster Festival
Veterans Memorial Park
East Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-838-9444
September 5-7, 2008
Featuring international headliners and popular regional entertainers, hundreds of arts and crafts booths, sky divers, environmental displays, children's activities and rides, palate-pleasing food, oystering exhibits, vintage vessels, harbor cruises and other attractions.
Time: Friday, September 5, 6–11 p.m;
Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m; Sunday, September 7, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Information: www.seaport.org.
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Spring Festival on Heckscher Farm
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-1646
May 18, 2008
Meet and greet the newest additions to the animal families on Heckscher Farm at Spring on the Farm, Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s annual spring family festival. Learn how to shear sheep, pick up a plant at our plant sale, or take a hayride around our blossoming grounds. There will be face painting and many activities for the children. Time: 11a.m.–4 p.m. (rain or shine). Cost: $10, admission and parking included. Information: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/.
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The Dogwood Festival
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 
Phone: 203-259-5596
May 9-11, 2008
The Dogwood Festival has been a spring tradition at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church for more than 70 years. Thousands attend this event that celebrates the beauty of dogwood trees in bloom while also raising money and awareness for women and children in need. Take your mom--the festival is always held Mother's Day Weekend.
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Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
Martin Park, 307 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-528-1458
July 31 - August 3, 2008
An astounding array of national bluegrass performers provide nearly 35 hours of entertainment; includes camping, kids activities, band competition, free workshops, fireworks, food and more. Cost: $5-$95.
Information: www.podunkbluegrass.net
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Rose Weekend
Elizabeth Park, Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: 860-231-9443
June 20-22, 2008
Rose Weekend has been held annually for more than a century in Hartford, Connecticut's Elizabeth Park, the nation's oldest municipal rose garden.
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Terryville Country Fair
Terryville Fair Grounds
Terryville, CT
August 22-24, 2008
Exhibits, Olde Time Lumber Jack, Antique Tractor Show, Mass Mini Tractor Pullers, Freestyle Motorcross Team FMX Show, Horse, Cattle and Sheep Show, exhibits, B. B. Q. Ribs and Chicken Wings, Arm Wrestling, Horse Pulling, High Performance Garden Tractor Circle Racing, western Horse Show, HotDog Pig Races, Olde Time Lumber Jack Show and Fireworks and more. Information: www.terryvillefair.org.
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The Great Connecticut Cajun/Zydeco Music & Arts Festival
Sunrise Resort
Moodus, CT
Phone: 800-225-9033
June 13 -15, 2008
Besides entertainment which includes: Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers, Dora and The Zydeco Badboyz, Magnolia Sisters, Pine Leaf Boys and others, there will be cajun-style food, and many outdoor activities around the resort. Information: www.sunriseresort.com.
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Garlic & Harvest Festival
Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main Street North, Route 61
Bethlehem, CT
October 11-12, 2008
Visit garlic cooking demonstrations, stay for a live band performance, and learn how to grow garlic at one of the lectures. Shop for garlic dips, spreads, cheeses, and oils from garlic specialty food vendors. Stop by the produce stands for fresh garlic plus a variety of fall produce. At the food court you will find homemade roasted garlic sausage with peppers and onions, garlic marinated steak sandwiches, garlic roast pork sandwiches, deep fried garlic, garlic ice cream and more. Bring the kids for some fun with rides and games.
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children ages 12 and under, $1.
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Routes
Norfolk, CT
Phone: 203-432-1966
June 14 - August 16, 2008
The Music Shed at the Stoeckel Estate has been a focal point in the musical life of the picturesque Litchfield Hills. The tradition continues as the Festival presents another season of internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles with a series of more than 30 concerts over a nine-week period. "In Context" lecture series on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. are free and open to the public. Time: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Cost: $10-$45. Information: www.norfolkmusic.org
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Roxbury Pickin' 'n' Fiddlin' Contest
Hurlburt Park, 18 Apple Lane
Roxbury, CT
Phone: 860-354-5921
July 12, 2008
This is the oldest bluegrass festival/contest with music, food, crafts, vendors, and children's playground. Lawn chair/blanket recommended. Time: 4:30 p.m. Cost: Adults, $10: children under age 12, free. Information: or visit www.roxburyct.com.
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The Connecticut Film Festival
Downtown Danbury, CT
May 20-25, 2008
Six days and nights of Indie Film and Music, parties, networking and educational events celebrating culture and diversity through the creative disciplines of film-video-music and interactive. Information: www.ctfilmfest.com
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Blessing of the Fleet
Stonington Town Dock, Front & High Streets.
Stonington, CT
Phone: 860-535-3150
July 26-27, 2008
A two day festival in which the last remaining fishing fleet in the state of Connecticut comes together to remember the fishermen who have been lost at sea and to ask for blessing, protection, and success in the coming year. Saturday's events feature a festival-like atmosphere, offering a wide variety of food choices - including seafood and Portuguese specialties - and dancing to live music at Stonington Fishermen's Dock. Sunday includes a street parade through Stonington Borough, the Blessing, and additional food and entertainment.
Information: www.stoningtonblessing.com
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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Historic Downtown Area
Mystic, CT
Phone: 860-572-5098
August 9-10, 2008
One of the country’s finest and oldest art shows showcased along the streets of the historic downtown area. Juried show with over 300 artists displaying and selling their work. Plus, there will be music performances, children's art activities and a great array of food and beverage items.Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.mysticchamber.org.
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North Stonington Agricultural Fair
21 Wyassup Road
North Stonington, CT 06359-1322
Phone: 860-535-3956
July 10-13, 2008
North Stonington Agricultural Fair provides the finest in entertainment, food, and wholesome fun for the whole family. Enjoy and learn about farm life - see tractor and animal pulls, view beautiful arts and crafts and award-winning vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. Enjoy the Fair!
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Schemitzun
91 Wintechog Hill Road
North Stonington
Phone: 800-224-CORN
August 21-24, 2008
Come see the best competitors in Native American dance, hear the thunder of drums and witness the bravery of Native cowboys as they strive to conquer powerful bulls. Experience North America’s most spectacular cultural festival also featuring Native American song, an authentic Pequot Village, authentic Indian crafts, native cuisine and so much more. Time: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Cost: Adults, $8; seniors and children, $4. Information:
www.schemitzun.com
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Connecticut Irish Festival, Feis and Agricultural Fair
North Haven Fairgrounds, Route 5
North Haven, CT
June 21-22, 2008
The annual festival features a step dancing competition with hundreds of dancers demonstrating their moves in colorful traditional costumes. The weekend also includes family activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, large slides and Kids Fun Run. There will be plenty of live Irish music, traditional competitions and much more. Admission and specific concert and competition times please visit http://www.ctirishfestival.com/index.html.
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Derby Day
Green and Elizabeth streets
Derby, CT
Phone: 203-736-1450
June 21, 2008
Come and enjoy great food, live music and entertainment. Visit the historic Sterling Opera House. Bring the kids for games and fun. Browse through the works of many craftspeople and vendors. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Information: 203-732-0286.
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International Festival of Arts & Ideas
New Haven, CT
Phone: 888-278-4332
June 14-28, 2008
A rare collection of gems: stunning music and dance, brilliant theater, bright and emergent thinkers gathered from around the world. As the Festival unfolds, the city shares the finery of its world-class theaters, courtyards, museums, galleries, and richly diverse neighborhoods with guests from near and far.
The Festival is firmly established as one of the world’s most significant arts festivals. It has the distinction of fusing arts and ideas programs to present a broad array of offerings. Involved are more than a hundred restaurants serving international cuisine, a host of hotels offering outstanding accommodations, stores to delight shoppers with both the unique and the familiar, world-class museums, great galleries, and all kinds of sights to see. Information: www.artidea.org.
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Milford Oyster Festival
Milford Center & Harbor
Milford, CT
Phone: 203-878-5363
August 15-16, 2008
A festival filled with arts and crafts from over 200 dealers, harbor activities, entertainment for all ages, colorful tents with food and beverages, classic car show, canoe race, children’s games, national and local entertainers. Time: Friday, 5-9 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.milfordoysterfestival.org
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