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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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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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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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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It’s all about the food. New London’s Spring Food Stroll, May 15.
Spring is finally here, and folks will be crowding the streets of New London Wednesday, May 15, 2013 for the annual Spring Food Stroll. We in eastern Connecticut love this event. It’s about enjoying the beautiful weather, meeting friends, seeing what’s new in our culture-laden city and best of all, eating and drinking way too much. Nearly 50 of the city’s...
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Putnam First Fridays return for the season, May 3.
It’s that time of year again – First Fridays in Putnam are kicking off this weekend! Friday, May 3 is the beginning of the season, and we are so ready. This is one of the best events in the Quiet Corner, mostly because we love Putnam! You’ll find it all here – art, food, wine, theater, shopping, antiques. This is a celebration of all we have to...
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Honor our planet in Mystic Country this year. Earth Day(s) 2013.
We love our planet. And Sunday, April 21 is the day to profess that love far and wide! Earth Day 2013 is almost upon us, and there are a few things going on in our corner of the world to celebrate. First, there are still a couple of days left to take advantage of The Dinosaur Place’s Earth Week Celebration in Montville. Hands-on activities and entertainment...
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Go Fish. Time for Putnam’s annual kids’ fishing derby.
Kids, pack your tackle boxes. This Sunday, April 21, is the annual Noe Poulin Memorial Fishing Derby in Putnam. Kids up to the age of 15 can fish a portion of the Quinebaug River, and prizes are in order for five different age brackets. This is a great way to spend a Sunday with the family! If you child loves to fish, plan on visiting us for the day. The derby...
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It’s NASCAR season in Mystic Country. Thompson International Speedway opens April 13-14.
Got a need for speed? You’re in luck – Thompson International Speedway, Mystic Country’s premier NASCAR Whelan All-American Series racetrack, opens for the season April 13-14, 2013. As you might expect, the season starts off with a bang (and maybe a couple of crashes) with the Icebreaker 150 Lap Whelen Modified Tour Event. Plus, Icebreaker weekend boasts...
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It’s hunting season again…Easter eggs that is.
For those celebrating the Easter season, it’s time to get your spring pastels out and check out the best Easter egg hunts in Mystic Country. Even though spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, we’re going to get you in the right mindset! So where to hunt? Friday, March 29 from 10 am – 11 am or 1-2 pm there is a Wild Egg Hunt at Denison Pequotsepos...
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