CT Open House Day: Discover everything great about our state. Especially Mystic Country.
This Saturday, June 8, experience an “open house” to top all open houses. It’s Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide celebration showcasing the best in art, history and tourism we have to offer. It’s one day only, and you’ll find discounts, specials and incentives to visit so many awesome places from the Quiet Corner all the way down to the coast. Here’s...
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“Blast from the Bayou” rocks Strawberry Park, June 6-9 at the Cajun/Zydeco Festival.
Even though I’m a tried and true New Englander, there’s a little piece of me that adores New Orleans. So I’m extremely grateful for this time of year, when a little piece of New Orleans comes to New England. June 6-9, the 17th Annual Cajun Zydeco Festival, Blast from the Bayou, takes over Strawberry Park in Preston with food, music and dancing straight...
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Music, song and the sea come together at the Annual Sea Music Festival, June 6-9 at Mystic Seaport.
The history of the sea, told in music. Could anything be more magical in the summer months? From June 6-9, it’s the 34th Annual Sea Music Festival at Mystic Seaport, a premier sea music event we’re proud to have in our own backyard. The Mystic Seaport’s Chantey Staff performs, and music from many maritime cultures across the globe is featured. Last year’s...
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International food and fun. Second Annual International Food Festival, June 8-9.
The Second Annual International Food Festival takes over Olde Mistick Village this weekend. On June 8-9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., come check out the great chefs we’re lucky enough to have in our area! Some of the restaurants providing food include Johnny’s Peking Tokyo, Portuguese Fisherman, Ricebox and A Taste of India, in addition to everyone’s favorite...
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Romantic. Victorian. Willimantic has it all. The 15th annual Victorian Days event begins May 31.
Romantic Willimantic shows off its best architecture and history next weekend at the 15th annual Victorian Days in Willimantic event. Visitors to town can immerse themselves in 19th century life by visiting the 600+ Victorian style homes, along with others in Windham Center and North and South Windham. The whole weekend is a blast, with concerts, walking tours,...
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A weekend of bluegrass. The 2013 Bluegrass Festival rocks Strawberry Park, May 30-June 2.
Bluegrass rules next weekend! The 2013 Bluegrass Festival comes to Strawberry Park in Preston, May 30 – June 2 with a list of performers guaranteed to rock your socks off. The Greencards, The Kruger Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad and many more are coming to town to perform for loyal fans who have this festival at the top of their list every year. Along...
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Ramp it Up: New exhibit at Mashantucket Pequot Museum on skateboarding.
Skateboard fans – you’ll love the new exhibit at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. There’s an big underground skateboarding world afoot (awheel?) in Native American communities, and this is the place to find out about it. Called Ramp it Up, the exhibit opens May 25 and gives viewers an exclusive look into this world. In addition,...
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Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2013 honors many in Mystic Country.
Congratulations to the Mystic Country businesses that were recently written up as YANKEE Magazine “Best of New England” for 2013. The full listings appear in YANKEE’s May/June issue. Best Alpaca Farm & Store - Safe Haven Farm, Hampton Best Military Museum - United States Coast Guard Museum, New London Best Pottery Shop - Sawmill...
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Lobster Days + Mystic Seaport. Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
Mystic Seaport presents the first official taste of summer this month during the annual Lobster Days festivities! Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer with lobsters in the rough, served picnic-style overlooking the Mystic River. Bibs provided, don’t worry. Bring someone special, hang out under the Boat Shed and watch the boats go by, breathe the sea air, relax...
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Spend the day in/by the water. Willimantic Riverfest 2013, this Saturday.
Boaters, kayakers, nature lovers – Riverfest 2013 is Saturday, May 18 in Willimantic, our city known for its frog bridge and river views. Locals love Riverfest, not only because they simply love boating, but because this is one of the best spots in eastern Connecticut. Boaters will go to nearby Eagleville to drop their boat, then head to Willimantic to...
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