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SUMMARY:Colchester Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎟 FREE admission\n📧 Questions or vendor inquiries: everythingeventservices@gmail.com \nThe Colchester Food Truck Festival returns for a full three-day weekend\, bringing food\, live music\, and family-friendly activities to the Colchester Town Green. Set in the center of town\, the festival creates an easygoing atmosphere where people can drop in\, spend a few hours\, and let the day unfold around good food and live entertainment. \nThe weekend kicks off Friday\, May 1\, from 5 PM to 9 PM with a focused lineup of food trucks and live music\, featuring Red Zone: The Rock Show from 6 to 9 PM. Saturday\, May 2\, runs from 11 AM to 8 PM\, followed by Sunday\, May 3\, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Live bands take the stage Friday and Saturday\, while DJ Ray Paul keeps things going with a mix of crowd favorites on Saturday and Sunday. \nBeyond the food and music\, there’s plenty built in for families. Kids can enjoy bouncy houses and face painting for a small fee\, while Sunday features a free-to-visit petting zoo. Food trucks from across Connecticut are joined by vendors traveling from throughout New England\, creating a mix of flavors and local goods that make it easy to spend the day. Admission is free\, making it one of those low-pressure\, high-reward events that’s easy to add to the weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/colchester-food-truck-festival/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Green\, Main St Norwich Ave Hayward Ave\, Colchester\, 06415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colchester Food Truck Festival
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SUMMARY:Montville Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:Montville Food Truck Festival brings a full day of food\, music\, and family-friendly activities to Camp Oakdale\, creating a casual outdoor festival built around variety and convenience. Running from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, the event offers free admission and parking\, making it an easy\, low-commitment option for anyone looking to spend time outdoors without the usual crowds of larger fairs. The open layout and extended hours give guests flexibility to drop in or stay for the day. \nAt the center of the festival is the Food Truck Convoy\, featuring a wide range of options from classic fair favorites to more specialized street food offerings. Alongside the food\, live music runs throughout the day\, adding a steady backdrop while guests explore vendors selling crafts\, goods\, and local products. The setup is designed to keep things moving but not rushed\, allowing people to eat\, browse\, and relax at their own pace. \nFamilies are a major focus\, with a dedicated kids’ area that includes bounce houses\, face painting\, henna\, and other activities. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets\, turning the event into a more comfortable\, picnic-style experience. With its mix of food\, entertainment\, and open space\, the Montville Food Truck Festival offers a straightforward way to enjoy a full day outdoors.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/montville-food-truck-festival/
LOCATION:Camp Oakdale\, 176 Meeting House Lane\, Oakdale\, CT\, 06370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Oakdale
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SUMMARY:Colchester Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎟 FREE admission\n📧 Questions or vendor inquiries: everythingeventservices@gmail.com \nThe Colchester Food Truck Festival returns for a full three-day weekend\, bringing food\, live music\, and family-friendly activities to the Colchester Town Green. Set in the center of town\, the festival creates an easygoing atmosphere where people can drop in\, spend a few hours\, and let the day unfold around good food and live entertainment. \nThe weekend kicks off Friday\, May 1\, from 5 PM to 9 PM with a focused lineup of food trucks and live music\, featuring Red Zone: The Rock Show from 6 to 9 PM. Saturday\, May 2\, runs from 11 AM to 8 PM\, followed by Sunday\, May 3\, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Live bands take the stage Friday and Saturday\, while DJ Ray Paul keeps things going with a mix of crowd favorites on Saturday and Sunday. \nBeyond the food and music\, there’s plenty built in for families. Kids can enjoy bouncy houses and face painting for a small fee\, while Sunday features a free-to-visit petting zoo. Food trucks from across Connecticut are joined by vendors traveling from throughout New England\, creating a mix of flavors and local goods that make it easy to spend the day. Admission is free\, making it one of those low-pressure\, high-reward events that’s easy to add to the weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/colchester-food-truck-festival-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Green\, Main St Norwich Ave Hayward Ave\, Colchester\, 06415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colchester Food Truck Festival
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SUMMARY:Willimantic Food Co-Op 1st Annual Neighborhood Street Fair
DESCRIPTION:Located at Church St & Valley St \nAn afternoon full of fun\, featuring kids’ activities\, educational workshops\, local food\, live music and more. \nIn partnership with the YONO Wellness Fair\, it’s the perfect chance to explore\, learn\, meet the neighbors\, and celebrate what makes community special.  \nCome out\, enjoy the day\, and embrace the spirit of togetherness!
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/willimantic-food-co-op-1st-annual-neighborhood-street-fair/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:Colchester Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎟 FREE admission\n📧 Questions or vendor inquiries: everythingeventservices@gmail.com \nThe Colchester Food Truck Festival returns for a full three-day weekend\, bringing food\, live music\, and family-friendly activities to the Colchester Town Green. Set in the center of town\, the festival creates an easygoing atmosphere where people can drop in\, spend a few hours\, and let the day unfold around good food and live entertainment. \nThe weekend kicks off Friday\, May 1\, from 5 PM to 9 PM with a focused lineup of food trucks and live music\, featuring Red Zone: The Rock Show from 6 to 9 PM. Saturday\, May 2\, runs from 11 AM to 8 PM\, followed by Sunday\, May 3\, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Live bands take the stage Friday and Saturday\, while DJ Ray Paul keeps things going with a mix of crowd favorites on Saturday and Sunday. \nBeyond the food and music\, there’s plenty built in for families. Kids can enjoy bouncy houses and face painting for a small fee\, while Sunday features a free-to-visit petting zoo. Food trucks from across Connecticut are joined by vendors traveling from throughout New England\, creating a mix of flavors and local goods that make it easy to spend the day. Admission is free\, making it one of those low-pressure\, high-reward events that’s easy to add to the weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/colchester-food-truck-festival-3/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Green\, Main St Norwich Ave Hayward Ave\, Colchester\, 06415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colchester Food Truck Festival
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SUMMARY:New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival
DESCRIPTION:New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival takes over the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun for a full weekend that blends artisan shopping with a large-scale specialty food showcase. Running May 9 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and May 10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, the event brings together more than 275 exhibitors\, creating a dense indoor marketplace filled with handmade goods\, seasonal décor\, and creative craftsmanship. Timed around Mother’s Day weekend\, it’s positioned as a go-to destination for spring shopping and gift-finding. \nThe festival highlights a wide range of artisan work\, from crystal home accents and floral centerpieces to handcrafted jewelry\, textiles\, and decorative pieces. Each vendor offers original\, handmade items\, giving the event a boutique-style feel despite its scale. Attendees can move through rows of curated displays\, meeting makers directly and exploring a variety of styles and materials that reflect both traditional and contemporary craft techniques. \nAlongside the artisan booths\, the event doubles as a specialty food festival\, featuring vendors offering samples and products such as small-batch salsas\, baked goods\, and gourmet treats. This combination of crafts and food creates a layered experience where shopping and tasting happen side by side. With its indoor setting and broad appeal\, the New England Spring Craft Festival offers a structured but lively way to spend Mother’s Day weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/new-england-spring-craft-and-food-festival/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:New Haven Margarita Festival
DESCRIPTION:We know… it’s about an hour away. But if you’re even remotely into margaritas\, this is the kind of trip that pays you back the second you get your first sample. \nNew Haven Margarita Festival turns New Haven into a full-on flavor competition\, where 2\,500 attendees step into the role of judge for the city’s top bars and restaurants. Your ticket comes with ten 3.5oz margarita samples\, each one a different take on the classic. Some lean sweet\, some bring heat\, others go completely off-script. The goal is simple. Taste them all\, then decide who makes the best margarita in New Haven. \nBeyond the tasting\, the event builds into a full-day experience with a live DJ keeping the energy up\, street food vendors serving everything from quick bites to full plates\, and a beer garden for anyone looking to switch things up. There’s also a major incentive running in the background. One attendee walks away with a trip to Mexico\, turning the whole festival into something that feels a little bigger than just a tasting event. \nA portion of proceeds supports children’s charities\, adding a community angle to the day. Between the competition\, the crowd\, and the steady flow of drinks and music\, the New Haven Margarita Festival delivers a high-energy\, social atmosphere built around one thing. Finding the best margarita and enjoying the process along the way.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/new-haven-margarita-festival/
LOCATION:RIVA\, 183 Beach Street\, West Haven\, CT\, 06516\, United States
CATEGORIES:RIVA
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SUMMARY:New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival
DESCRIPTION:New England Spring Craft (and Food) Festival takes over the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun for a full weekend that blends artisan shopping with a large-scale specialty food showcase. Running May 9 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and May 10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, the event brings together more than 275 exhibitors\, creating a dense indoor marketplace filled with handmade goods\, seasonal décor\, and creative craftsmanship. Timed around Mother’s Day weekend\, it’s positioned as a go-to destination for spring shopping and gift-finding. \nThe festival highlights a wide range of artisan work\, from crystal home accents and floral centerpieces to handcrafted jewelry\, textiles\, and decorative pieces. Each vendor offers original\, handmade items\, giving the event a boutique-style feel despite its scale. Attendees can move through rows of curated displays\, meeting makers directly and exploring a variety of styles and materials that reflect both traditional and contemporary craft techniques. \nAlongside the artisan booths\, the event doubles as a specialty food festival\, featuring vendors offering samples and products such as small-batch salsas\, baked goods\, and gourmet treats. This combination of crafts and food creates a layered experience where shopping and tasting happen side by side. With its indoor setting and broad appeal\, the New England Spring Craft Festival offers a structured but lively way to spend Mother’s Day weekend.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/new-england-spring-craft-and-food-festival-2/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival & Craft Show
DESCRIPTION:Berry Sweet Family Fun Awaits at the Strawberry Festival & Craft Show brings two days of strawberries\, food trucks\, live music\, and family activities to the North Stonington Fairgrounds as the region shifts into summer festival season. The event transforms the fairgrounds into a celebration of all things strawberry\, from classic strawberry shortcake to chocolate-covered strawberries and fresh strawberry lemonade served throughout the weekend. With free admission and a mix of food\, shopping\, and entertainment\, the festival is designed to feel like a laid-back early summer gathering with something happening around every corner. \nMore than 30 crafters and vendors are expected to participate\, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to browse handmade goods\, specialty items\, and local products between trips to the food trucks and dessert stands. Organizers are also planning live music performances and ongoing family-friendly activities across both days of the festival\, creating the kind of atmosphere where people tend to stay longer than they originally planned. The mix of fairground energy\, seasonal treats\, and outdoor entertainment gives the event an unmistakably New England small-town festival feel. \nThe Strawberry Festival & Craft Show takes place Saturday\, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday\, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Stonington Fairgrounds on Wyassup Road. With food trucks\, live entertainment\, shopping\, and strawberry-themed treats spread across the grounds\, the event offers an easy excuse to spend an afternoon outdoors celebrating the unofficial start of summer in southeastern Connecticut. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Admission to the festival is free\n• The event takes place outdoors at the North Stonington Fairgrounds\n• Food trucks\, vendors\, and live music will be available throughout the weekend\n• Family-friendly activities are planned across both event days \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/strawberry-festival-craft-show/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival & Craft Show
DESCRIPTION:Berry Sweet Family Fun Awaits at the Strawberry Festival & Craft Show brings two days of strawberries\, food trucks\, live music\, and family activities to the North Stonington Fairgrounds as the region shifts into summer festival season. The event transforms the fairgrounds into a celebration of all things strawberry\, from classic strawberry shortcake to chocolate-covered strawberries and fresh strawberry lemonade served throughout the weekend. With free admission and a mix of food\, shopping\, and entertainment\, the festival is designed to feel like a laid-back early summer gathering with something happening around every corner. \nMore than 30 crafters and vendors are expected to participate\, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to browse handmade goods\, specialty items\, and local products between trips to the food trucks and dessert stands. Organizers are also planning live music performances and ongoing family-friendly activities across both days of the festival\, creating the kind of atmosphere where people tend to stay longer than they originally planned. The mix of fairground energy\, seasonal treats\, and outdoor entertainment gives the event an unmistakably New England small-town festival feel. \nThe Strawberry Festival & Craft Show takes place Saturday\, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday\, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Stonington Fairgrounds on Wyassup Road. With food trucks\, live entertainment\, shopping\, and strawberry-themed treats spread across the grounds\, the event offers an easy excuse to spend an afternoon outdoors celebrating the unofficial start of summer in southeastern Connecticut. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Admission to the festival is free\n• The event takes place outdoors at the North Stonington Fairgrounds\n• Food trucks\, vendors\, and live music will be available throughout the weekend\n• Family-friendly activities are planned across both event days \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/strawberry-festival-craft-show/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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