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SUMMARY:Historic Stonington Pie Eating Contest
DESCRIPTION:Historic Stonington Pie Eating Contest returns to Wadawanuck Square on Saturday\, August 1\, at 12:00 p.m.\, inviting contestants and spectators alike to celebrate one of America’s most delicious traditions. Held during the 74th Annual COMO Village Fair as part of Stonington’s America 250 celebration\, the friendly competition transforms the west side of the square into a lively gathering where cheers\, laughter\, and a little bit of whipped cream are guaranteed. \nThe contest welcomes participants of all ages with three divisions: children ages 12 and under\, teens ages 13 to 18\, and adults 19 and older. Younger competitors tackle a whipped cream pie without a crust\, while teens and adults race to finish individual apple pies. The challenge is simple but far from easy: contestants must keep their hands behind their backs while eating\, and the first person to finish their pie claims victory and plenty of bragging rights. \nEven if you don’t plan to compete\, the Pie Eating Contest is one of the Village Fair’s most entertaining attractions. Friends\, family members\, and curious fairgoers line the square to cheer on contestants as they tackle the messy challenge\, making it one of the day’s biggest crowd-pleasers. Whether you’re entering the competition or simply watching the fun unfold\, it’s a memorable way to experience the community spirit that has defined Stonington’s summer traditions for generations. \nSpace is limited to just eight contestants in each age division and participation is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Because the pies contain ingredients that may trigger allergies\, organizers note they are unable to accommodate food allergies. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Historic Stonington Pie Eating Contest \nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: West Side of Wadawanuck Square\nStonington Borough\, CT \nAdmission: Free to watch. Registration required to compete. \nRegistration\nContestants interested in participating are encouraged to register in advance. Space is limited to eight competitors in each age division. \nRegistration is available by clicking the Ticketing link at the bottom of the page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/historic-stonington-pie-eating-contest/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:74th Annual COMO Village Fair
DESCRIPTION:74th Annual COMO Village Fair returns to Stonington Borough on Saturday\, August 1\, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, continuing a tradition that has brought families\, neighbors\, and visitors together for more than seven decades. Centered around picturesque Wadawanuck Square\, the fair transforms the heart of the Borough into a celebration of local artists\, community organizations\, live entertainment\, delicious food\, and family fun. Free to attend\, it remains one of southeastern Connecticut’s signature summer traditions while supporting the programs and mission of the Stonington Community Center (COMO). \nMore than 50 local artists and craftspeople will fill Artisan Row with handmade creations ranging from paintings and pottery to jewelry\, photography\, textiles\, and home décor. This year’s featured Village Fair artist\, Susan Scala\, will showcase her work\, and visitors can purchase the official 2026 Village Fair poster. Throughout the day\, guests can browse floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club\, hunt for treasures at the Friends of the Stonington Free Library’s used book sale\, and pick up the fair’s famous sweet bread\, a longtime Village Fair tradition. Local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant\, Lis Bake Shop\, and a variety of food trucks will be serving up everything from sweet treats to lunch favorites. \nThe fair also celebrates the organizations that make Stonington unique. Historic Stonington\, the Stonington Village Improvement Association\, La Grua Center\, and other nonprofit organizations will welcome visitors throughout the day\, while local musicians and youth performers from United Theatre provide live entertainment. Families will find activities around nearly every corner\, from children’s games and prizes to one of the day’s most anticipated events: Historic Stonington’s Pie Eating Contest. Beginning at noon on the west side of Wadawanuck Square\, contestants of all ages will compete to see who can finish their pie first—with hands behind their backs—in a lighthearted tradition that has quickly become a favorite during the community’s America 250 celebration. \nWhether you’re searching for a unique handmade gift\, enjoying live music\, sampling local food\, or simply spending a summer day exploring one of Connecticut’s most charming coastal villages\, the COMO Village Fair offers something for every generation. After 74 years\, it remains one of the community’s most beloved annual traditions and a perfect way to experience the best of Stonington. \nFair Highlights\n\nMore than 50 Connecticut artists and craftspeople on Artisan Row\nFeatured Village Fair artist Susan Scala and the official 2026 Village Fair poster\nLive music and performances throughout the day\, including youth performers from United Theatre\nHistoric Stonington Pie Eating Contest at noon (all ages welcome)\nFriends of the Stonington Free Library Used Book Sale\nFresh floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club\nCOMO’s famous sweet bread\nFood trucks plus local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant and Lis Bake Shop\nMeet Historic Stonington\, the Stonington Village Improvement Association\, La Grua Center\, and other community organizations\nChildren’s games\, prizes\, and family-friendly activities\n\nSpecial Event: 1864 Vintage Baseball Doubleheader\nAs part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration\, Historic Stonington\, the COMO\, and the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs will host an authentic 1864-style vintage baseball doubleheader beginning at 3:00 p.m. on COMO’s Bears Field. The festivities begin with Abraham Lincoln throwing out the ceremonial first pitch alongside members of the 8th Connecticut Regiment before the Providence Grays take on the New York Mutuals. Following a brief intermission featuring Civil War-era music\, the hometown Stonington Cannons face the Mutuals in the second game. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this unique look at baseball as it was played more than 160 years ago. \nEvent Details\nEvent: 74th Annual COMO Village Fair \nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Wadawanuck Square\nStonington Borough\, CT \nAdmission: Free \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/74th-annual-como-village-fair/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:Stonington Borough Sunset Movie: Zootopia 2
DESCRIPTION:Stonington Borough Sunset Movie: Zootopia 2 invites families to enjoy a free outdoor movie under the stars on Tuesday\, July 21\, at Wadawanuck Square. Beginning at dusk\, the popular summer movie series offers a relaxing evening where residents and visitors can gather with lawn chairs and blankets to watch one of the best animated family films in the heart of the Borough. \nSet against the scenic backdrop of Stonington Harbor\, the Sunset Movie series brings neighbors together for family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful waterfront setting. Whether you’re arriving early to enjoy dinner in the Borough or simply looking for a fun evening outdoors\, the event provides a memorable way to spend a summer night. \nAdmission is free\, making it an easy outing for families\, friends\, and visitors of all ages. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to find a comfortable spot on the lawn and settle in before the film starts at dusk. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Stonington Borough Sunset Movie: Zootopia 2\nDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\nTime: Dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.)\nVenue: Wadawanuck Square\nLocation: Stonington Borough\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\nWhat to Bring\nGuests are encouraged to bring: \n\nBeach chairs\nBlankets\nFamily and friends\n\nAbout the Movie\nZootopia 2 continues Disney’s animated adventures in the bustling animal metropolis\, reuniting familiar characters for a brand-new mystery filled with humor\, action\, and heart. \nSponsors\nThe Stonington Borough Sunset Movie Series is made possible through the support of: \n\nBuckler-Johnston Funeral Home\nMystic Cycle Centre\nPerspectives Corporation\nRoyal Westerly\nWesterly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center\nWH2O\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-borough-sunset-movie-zootopia-2/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:4th of July Parade in the Stonington Borough
DESCRIPTION:4th of July Parade in the Stonington Borough invites residents and visitors to take part in one of the community’s most beloved Independence Day traditions. Unlike many parades where spectators simply watch from the sidelines\, this long-standing celebration encourages everyone to join the procession as it winds through the historic streets of the Borough. \nFamilies\, friends\, and visitors carrying flags\, decorations\, and plenty of patriotic spirit gather each year before making their way through the village. The parade is followed by the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence in Wadawanuck Square\, creating a celebration that blends community\, history\, and small-town charm. \nAfter the festivities\, participants can head to Mathews Park for the annual Ice Cream Social hosted by the Stonington Village Improvement Association. Together\, the parade\, Declaration reading\, and ice cream social create one of the shoreline’s most treasured Fourth of July traditions. \nEvent Details \nDate: Saturday\, July 4\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. \nMeeting Location: \nWho Can Participate: Everyone is welcome to march \nFollowing the Parade \n\nReading of the Declaration of Independence\nIce Cream Social in Mathews Park\n\nSponsored By \nBorough of Stonington Warden & Burgesses \nAdditional Information \n\nFamily-friendly event\nOpen community participation\nPatriotic decorations encouraged\nHistoric Stonington Borough setting\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/4th-of-july-parade-in-the-stonington-borough/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea in the Stonington Borough
DESCRIPTION:oTickets on sale online. Click “Website” link at the bottom of the page. \nGardens by the Sea in the Stonington Borough on June 12 and 13\, inviting visitors inside some of the most picturesque private gardens along the Connecticut shoreline during a self-guided walking tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Tickets ainre $50 online through June 7 and increase to $65 on tour days\, making advance purchase an important consideration for attendees planning the weekend experience. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days\, the event offers access to hidden waterfront gardens\, terraced landscapes\, and carefully designed outdoor spaces tucked behind the Borough’s historic streets and homes. \nHosted by the Stonington Garden Club\, the tour gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore gardens ranging in style from formal coastal landscapes to eclectic pocket gardens filled with seasonal color and character. Along the route\, Plein Air artists will be painting in select gardens while a tented marketplace at Wadawanuck Square will feature garden-inspired items\, clothing\, jewelry\, and home décor. Because the featured gardens are all within walking distance\, the event evokes a leisurely summer stroll through one of the most scenic waterfront communities in SE Connecticut. \nGardens by the Sea serves as the Stonington Garden Club’s primary fundraiser\, supporting the organization’s community programs\, projects\, and grants throughout the region. Beyond the gardens themselves\, the event captures the early-summer atmosphere of Stonington Borough\, where waterfront views\, historic homes\, quiet streets\, and carefully maintained landscapes come together to create one of the shoreline’s signature seasonal experiences.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/gardens-by-the-sea-in-the-stonington-borough/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea in the Stonington Borough
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale online. Click “Website” link at the bottom of the page. \nGardens by the Sea in the Stonington Borough on June 12 and 13\, inviting visitors inside some of the most picturesque private gardens along the Connecticut shoreline during a self-guided walking tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Tickets ainre $50 online through June 7 and increase to $65 on tour days\, making advance purchase an important consideration for attendees planning the weekend experience. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days\, the event offers access to hidden waterfront gardens\, terraced landscapes\, and carefully designed outdoor spaces tucked behind the Borough’s historic streets and homes. \nHosted by the Stonington Garden Club\, the tour gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore gardens ranging in style from formal coastal landscapes to eclectic pocket gardens filled with seasonal color and character. Along the route\, Plein Air artists will be painting in select gardens while a tented marketplace at Wadawanuck Square will feature garden-inspired items\, clothing\, jewelry\, and home décor. Because the featured gardens are all within walking distance\, the event evokes a leisurely summer stroll through one of the most scenic waterfront communities in SE Connecticut. \nGardens by the Sea serves as the Stonington Garden Club’s primary fundraiser\, supporting the organization’s community programs\, projects\, and grants throughout the region. Beyond the gardens themselves\, the event captures the early-summer atmosphere of Stonington Borough\, where waterfront views\, historic homes\, quiet streets\, and carefully maintained landscapes come together to create one of the shoreline’s signature seasonal experiences.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/gardens-by-the-sea-in-the-stonington-borough-3/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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