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SUMMARY:Mystic Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Strawberry Festival returns to Olde Mistick Village on June 13 and 14\, bringing two days of strawberry-filled treats\, live entertainment\, shopping\, and family-friendly summer atmosphere to one of Mystic’s most popular destinations. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days\, the festival transforms the village into a celebration of fresh berries\, seasonal desserts\, and classic New England summertime energy. Visitors can expect strawberry shortcake\, pies\, jams\, cookies\, cupcakes\, chocolate-covered strawberries\, ice cream\, lemonade\, strawberry wine\, and a long list of other sweet offerings spread throughout the village. \nThe Mystic Strawberry Festival combines food\, shopping\, live music\, and outdoor community gathering into a weekend event that feels especially suited to early summer along the Connecticut shoreline. Guests can wander the brick pathways of Olde Mistick Village while exploring local vendors\, craft booths\, and shops between stops for strawberry-themed treats and drinks. Families will also find kid-friendly activities throughout the event\, including face painting\, a petting zoo\, and interactive activities designed to create a relaxed festival atmosphere for all ages. \nOriginally opened in 1973 and designed with the look and feel of a 1720s-style Colonial village\, Olde Mistick Village provides a setting that naturally lends itself to festivals and seasonal events. With more than 40 independent shops and restaurants surrounding the event\, the Mystic Strawberry Festival offers visitors an easy way to spend an entire afternoon or evening enjoying shopping\, entertainment\, and summer flavors in the heart of Mystic. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-strawberry-festival/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Olde Mistick Village\, 27 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Olde Mistick Village Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Olde Mistick Village Art Show returns across multiple summer and holiday weekends\, bringing painters\, photographers\, jewelers\, potters\, woodworkers\, and mixed-media artists to the walkways of Olde Mistick Village. The outdoor art event takes place June 20–21\, July 25–26\, and Labor Day weekend September 5–7\, transforming the historic shopping village into an open-air showcase filled with original artwork\, handcrafted goods\, and live creative demonstrations. With free admission and ample parking\, the event gives visitors a chance to explore both the artist displays and the village’s shops\, restaurants\, and summer atmosphere all in one afternoon. \nThe Father’s Day weekend lineup highlights the wide range of artists and mediums featured throughout the series\, including acrylic and oil painters\, fused glass artists\, underwater photographers\, wildlife photographers\, ceramicists\, woodworkers\, illustrators\, and mixed-media creators. Visitors can browse everything from seascapes\, landscapes\, and wildlife paintings to handcrafted pottery\, vintage book purses\, holographic glass jewelry\, carved wooden kitchen utensils\, hand-turned pens\, and underwater photography printed on aluminum. The variety of styles and materials gives the show the feel of a coastal New England art market spread throughout the village pathways and courtyards. \nSet among the brick walkways and Colonial-style buildings of Olde Mistick Village\, the art show blends shopping\, creativity\, and shoreline summer energy into a relaxed weekend outing in Mystic. Visitors can spend the afternoon meeting artists\, browsing handmade work\, stopping for food or drinks\, and exploring more than 40 independent shops surrounding the event. Whether attending during Father’s Day weekend\, midsummer in July\, or Labor Day weekend\, the Olde Mistick Village Art Show offers one of the region’s larger seasonal gatherings focused on local and regional art. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/olde-mistick-village-art-show/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Olde Mistick Village\, 27 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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