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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-3/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Velvet Mill
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SUMMARY:68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest\, juried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts\, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities\, New England\, the Tri-State area\, and beyond.  \nThe trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River into the shipyard of the Mystic Seaport Museum. The festival showcases close to 270 artists from around the country with over a mile of fine arts and crafts\, including oils\, watercolors\, photography\, textiles\, sculpture\, woodwork\, acrylics\, and more.  \nThe Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is free to the public and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy\, including a Children’s Art Park\, Children’s Art Installation\, and a Performing Arts Stage. Located at Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Performing Arts Stage features a variety of local and regional performers\, including dance\, music\, and theater.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/68th-annual-mystic-outdoor-art-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Charlestown Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Charlestown Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival returns to Ninigret Park August 7 through 9 for its 41st annual celebration of seafood\, live music\, carnival rides\, and summer shoreline culture. One of the region’s biggest warm-weather festivals\, the three-day event transforms the park into a packed waterfront-style fairground filled with food vendors\, entertainment stages\, fireworks\, games\, and nonstop activity from afternoon into late evening. \nSeafood is the obvious star of the weekend\, with vendors serving lobster\, steamers\, chowder\, fish and chips\, clam cakes\, raw bar selections\, and a wide mix of coastal New England favorites. Organizers promise “the best seafood\,” but the scale of the event pushes it beyond a simple food festival. Between the beer tents\, carnival rides\, live music stages\, and crowds carrying fried seafood baskets through the park\, the atmosphere leans much closer to a full summer fair with a strong Rhode Island shoreline personality. \nThe entertainment lineup stretches across the entire weekend with regional bands\, tribute acts\, karaoke\, dance performances\, and fireworks helping anchor each day. Friday’s music schedule includes performances by Take It To The Bridge and All Disorder and the Allstars following karaoke and carnival entertainment earlier in the afternoon. Saturday expands the lineup significantly with multiple tribute acts and party bands including Legacy Journey/Foreigner/STYX tribute performances and Dirty Deeds\, along with fireworks scheduled for 9:00 PM. \nSunday shifts toward a broader family-focused atmosphere with dance groups\, community performances\, and tribute concerts spread throughout the afternoon and evening. The lineup includes local dance showcases\, Southern New England Scottish dancers\, Experience Queen with Jesse Agan\, and Raise Your Hands closing the festival Sunday night. The variety gives the weekend a little bit of everything\, whether visitors are coming for seafood\, nostalgia-driven live music\, or simply the atmosphere of a big summer festival crowd. \nBeyond the entertainment\, the festival also includes amusement rides\, arts and crafts vendors\, face painting\, fireworks\, food booths\, and even RV camping options for attendees planning to stay all weekend. Ride specials are offered Friday afternoon\, while general admission remains relatively affordable with discounts available for seniors and military guests. The festival’s combination of shoreline food culture\, live entertainment\, carnival energy\, and community tradition has helped make it one of the most recognizable summer events in southern Rhode Island year after year. \nWhat really makes the Charlestown Seafood Festival stand out is the atmosphere after sunset. As the lights from the rides flicker on\, bands echo across the grounds\, and people wander the park carrying lobster rolls and fried clam baskets\, the event starts feeling less like a scheduled festival and more like peak New England summer condensed into one long weekend. \nEntertainment Highlights Include: \n\nTake It To The Bridge\nDirty Deeds\nLegacy Journey / Foreigner / STYX Tribute\nExperience Queen with Jesse Agan\nRaise Your Hands\nKaraoke sessions\nScottish dancers\nFireworks Saturday night\n\nFestival Attractions: \n\nSeafood vendors and raw bar\nCarnival rides and games\nArts and crafts vendors\nFace painting\nLive entertainment all weekend\nRV camping availability\nBeer and food tents\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/charlestown-chamber-of-commerce-seafood-festival-2/
LOCATION:Ninigret Park\, 5 Park Lane\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ninigret Park
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SUMMARY:Billy Idol - It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!
DESCRIPTION:There’s something about a Billy Idol show that still feels dangerous in the best way… like the volume’s a little higher\, the attitude’s a little sharper\, and the whole night could tilt into chaos at any moment. The *It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!* run keeps that energy alive\, bringing his signature mix of punk edge and arena rock across a string of summer 2026 dates. It’s not a nostalgia act… it’s a reminder that this sound still hits hard when it’s played loud. \nThe set pulls straight from a catalog that helped define an era. Songs like “Rebel Yell\,” “White Wedding\,” and “Dancing With Myself” don’t just land… they explode\, the kind of tracks that turn a crowd into a chorus within seconds. There’s newer material in the mix too\, but it all connects through that same DNA… driving guitars\, punchy rhythms\, and a voice that still cuts through everything around it. \nLive\, it’s less about polish and more about presence. Idol doesn’t overcomplicate it… he owns the stage\, the band locks in behind him\, and the energy builds naturally from one song to the next. You’ve got longtime fans who’ve been carrying these songs for decades\, mixed with newer listeners stepping into it for the first time\, all meeting somewhere in the middle. If you’re looking for a night that feels loud\, electric\, and just a little rebellious\, this tour delivers exactly that without pulling its punches.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/billy-idol-its-a-nice-day-totour-again/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Cole Swindell
DESCRIPTION:There’s something easy and familiar about a Cole Swindell show… like a summer night that doesn’t try too hard but still ends up being exactly what you needed. On his current 2026 run of tour dates\, he’s hitting a mix of festivals\, amphitheaters\, and more intimate venues across the country\, keeping the whole thing grounded while still feeling like a big night out. \nHis set leans heavily into the songs that built his name… “Chillin’ It\,” “You Should Be Here\,” “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.” They land somewhere between laid-back and emotional\, the kind of tracks that feel just as at home blasting in your car as they do echoing through a crowd. And that’s really his lane… country that doesn’t overcomplicate things\, just connects. You get the party moments\, sure\, but also those quieter songs that slow everything down for a minute. \nLive\, it turns into a shared experience pretty quickly. People aren’t just watching… they’re singing\, reacting\, leaning into it together. The vibe stays loose\, the pacing never drags\, and there’s a natural flow from one song to the next that keeps you in it without thinking too much about it. If you’re looking for a show that feels warm\, familiar\, and built for a good night out\, this tour hits that balance without forcing it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cole-swindell/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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