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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring James Harris
DESCRIPTION:Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series brings a recurring outdoor mix of live music\, food trucks\, and drinks to Deans Mill Farm\, creating a seasonal gathering spot that runs through the warmer months. Built around a casual beer garden-style setup\, the series offers a place to drop in\, grab a drink\, and spend time outdoors without needing a formal plan. The setting leans into open space and a relaxed pace\, making it easy to stay for a set or settle in for the full experience. \nEach event in the series features live performances from local artists\, paired with rotating food trucks that bring a range of options for guests. Signature drinks and cold beverages are available throughout\, reinforcing the beer garden atmosphere and giving the series a steady\, social flow. The combination of music\, food\, and drinks creates a consistent format that works for families\, groups\, and anyone looking for a low-pressure outing. \nThe Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series is designed to be accessible and repeatable\, encouraging return visits across the season. It’s free to attend and family-friendly\, with guidelines in place to maintain the environment\, including no outside alcohol and no animals. As a recurring local event\, it offers a reliable option for live music and outdoor gathering in Stonington. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/deans-mill-farms-beer-garden-music-series-featuring-james-harris/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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SUMMARY:Stonington Village Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline\, bringing together local farms\, food vendors\, artisans\, musicians\, and neighbors inside and outside the historic Velvet Mill. Running year-round since becoming a permanent seasonal fixture in 2008\, the market transforms with the seasons\, moving outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during late fall and winter while continuing to serve as a gathering place for the community. \nThe market offers far more than produce stands. Visitors can browse locally grown vegetables and fruits\, cheeses\, baked goods\, meats\, seafood\, maple syrup\, flowers\, mushrooms\, prepared foods\, and handmade crafts while live music plays in the background. The atmosphere feels distinctly coastal New England\, blending small-town community energy with the creativity and food culture that defines Stonington Village. Families\, dog owners\, and longtime locals mingle throughout the morning while vendors showcase everything from handmade soaps and pottery to organic kombucha and Mediterranean cuisine. \nWhat makes the Stonington Village Farmers Market stand out is how deeply connected it feels to the rhythm of the region itself. Some visitors arrive early for greenhouse spinach or fresh seafood before it sells out\, while others come simply to wander with coffee in hand and reconnect with neighbors. Between the local farmers\, prepared food vendors\, musicians\, and rotating artisan booths\, the market has evolved into more than a shopping destination. It has become a weekly community ritual that reflects the character\, creativity\, and agricultural roots of southeastern Connecticut. \nParticipating Vendors & Farms \n\nAPIS VERDI\nBroad Brook Acres\nDavis Farm\nISSA Catering\nJon Fish\nSeacoast Mushrooms\nSugar Maple Farms\nSweet Acre Farm\nWakin’ Up Waggin’\n18th Century Purity Farm\nStonyledge Farm and Studio Farm Products\nSummer Hill Catering\nCato Corner Farm\nTreatzles\nFiber + Mud\nYALLA\n\nSponsors & Organizers \n\nStonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA)\nVelvet Mill\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-village-farmers-market-3/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Velvet Mill
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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring Luke & Mike
DESCRIPTION:Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series brings a recurring outdoor mix of live music\, food trucks\, and drinks to Deans Mill Farm\, creating a seasonal gathering spot that runs through the warmer months. Built around a casual beer garden-style setup\, the series offers a place to drop in\, grab a drink\, and spend time outdoors without needing a formal plan. The setting leans into open space and a relaxed pace\, making it easy to stay for a set or settle in for the full experience. \nEach event in the series features live performances from local artists\, paired with rotating food trucks that bring a range of options for guests. Signature drinks and cold beverages are available throughout\, reinforcing the beer garden atmosphere and giving the series a steady\, social flow. The combination of music\, food\, and drinks creates a consistent format that works for families\, groups\, and anyone looking for a low-pressure outing. \nThe Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series is designed to be accessible and repeatable\, encouraging return visits across the season. It’s free to attend and family-friendly\, with guidelines in place to maintain the environment\, including no outside alcohol and no animals. As a recurring local event\, it offers a reliable option for live music and outdoor gathering in Stonington. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/deans-mill-farms-beer-garden-music-series-featuring-luke-mike/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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