Portland Townwide Tag Sale Save the Date

The Portland Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale will be Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 8:30am to 2:30pm. This event is a major fundraiser for the Society. Residents help the Society by registering their home sales or sales at the Grange Hall. The Society provides large maps for all visitors to Portland on the day of the sale, listing all authorized tag sale locations and the types of items to be found at each location. 

These official Tag Sale Maps are made possible by the generous support of Portland’s local businesses and organizations.

Each year thousands of bargain seekers arrive in town to shop the tag sales located on the official map, available online and on paper the week of the sale.  

Proceeds raised are used to maintain the Ruth Callander House Museum of Portland History and to provide educational programs for the community.

Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon

Apr 28, 2018 

The Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival is an agricultural learning experience featuring fiber art demonstrations and workshops, sheepdog trials, sheep shearing and a wool fashion show. Premier fiber vendors offer a wide variety of handicrafts. Live music, animals, great food and a kids wool craft corner also.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Avenue (Route 30) Vernon, CT
 

Daffodil Day April 28, 2019 at the Wadsworth Mansion Middletown

Daffodil Day

Sunday, April 28, 2019, 1:00PM – 4:00PM, Free

A plethora of daffodils might be in bloom to greet visitors as they follow the entrance drive leading to the Beaux Art style mansion for this annual celebration of spring. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the meadows planted by volunteers over the last decade. Throughout the afternoon, there will be numerous activities that include kite flying, nature exploration, live music, and a comedy variety show for children.  Enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks in the oval. Docents will lead guided tours of the Mansion providing a narrative that details the history of the Estate. Furniture donated by the Wadsworth Family will be on display in the History Room.

Tags and Treasures Sale Wethersfield

Apr 14, 2018 - Apr 15, 2018

Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street Wethersfield, CT

This event presents hundreds of household items, including furniture, vintage pieces, and historic estate items, glass, sterling silver, china, linens, fine jewelry, and books – all donated by the Colonial Dames, who maintain the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. On Sunday, from 1 to 3 p.m., attendees can fill a bag for a small price.

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $6; children, $3
 

Daffodil Festival Save the Dates

PRE-FESTIVAL WEEKEND

April 21st & 22nd 2018

• CT's Largest Tag Sale
• Carnival Rides
• 5K Road Race
• Parking On-site

FESTIVAL WEEKEND

April 28th & 29th 2018

• Parade
• Craft Fair
• Live Music
• Fireworks
• Food Vendors
• Carnival Rides
• Shuttle Bus Service
• Business & Community Expo

13th Annual Taste of Wethersfield

THE TASTIEST TIME IN TOWN!   The 13th Annual Taste of Wethersfield for the benefit of Wethersfield Historical Society’s educational and cultural programs will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 7:00pm-9:00 pm at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield.  Spend an evening in picturesque Old Wethersfield with family and friends enjoying fine food and drink from area restaurants and entertainment by the Hot Cat Jazz Band.  $30-Advance General Admission, $35 at the door.  $55-Patrons-6:00 admission with a special drawing.  For tickets, purchase online at www.wethersfieldhistory.org, www.eventbrite.com or in person at Old Academy, 150 Main Street, Wethersfield, Tuesday-Friday from 10-4.  For more information, contact the society offices at 860-529-7656, society@wethersfieldhistory.org or visitwww.wethersfieldhistory.org.  This event is only open to attendees 21 and over.   2018 Vendors: Ascot Catering Buffalo Wild Wings Carbone's Ristorante Costa del Sol The Cove Deli Edo Ichi Sushi and Hibachi Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre Kaliubon Ramen Lucky Lou's Bar and Grill Old Wethersfield Country Store Puerto Vallarta Restaurant River-A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar Rooster Company Sammy's BuyRite Liquors Shop-Rite of East Hartford and Manchester Utsav Indian Cuisine Village Pizza Vito's Restaurant Wood N Tap

Old Saybrook Chili Fest

Saturday, March 3, 2018
12 - 3pm

This year over 20+ chefs will compete, rain, snow or shine. The top three winning chilis will be honored with a donation to the charity of their choice. Proceeds benefit the C.W. Hunter Scholarship Fund. In 2017, the Chamber awarded four $1,000 scholarships to local high school graduating students.

Ballots can be purchased for $10 each at any of the 6 Ballot Stations along Main Street and at the Chamber Office.   A minimum of 10 chilis must be tasted for your vote to be valid.