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SUMMARY:Niantic Bay Oyster Festival Brings Local Oysters\, Beer and Live Music to St. John’s Green
DESCRIPTION:Niantic Bay Oyster Festival Brings Local Oysters\, Beer and Live Music to St. John’s Green Saturday\, Sept. 19\, turning the downtown Niantic green into a six-hour celebration of Connecticut shellfish\, local breweries\, food and live music\, all supporting the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut. \nNow in its eighth year\, the free festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. at St. John’s Green\, 400 Main Street. The premise is straightforward: eat oysters\, sample local food and drinks\, listen to three bands and raise money for an organization working to make recreation accessible to people with disabilities. \nAnd the oysters really are local. \nFive oyster producers are on the 2026 lineup: Behan Family Farm\, Watch Hill Oysters\, Niantic Bay Oyster Farm\, Sixpenny Oyster Farm and CT Cultured Oysters. Together they give festivalgoers a chance to sample shellfish from several growers rather than getting the experience of a single raw bar. \nBeer\, Cocktails and Plenty Beyond Oysters\nThe beverage lineup has a similarly local focus. Niantic Public House & Brewery\, Grey Sail Brewing\, Tox Brewing Company\, Myrcene Ale Co.\, Outer Light Brewing Company and Taylor Brooke Brewery are among those scheduled\, along with By the Bay Niantic and cocktails from Sip\, Sip Hooray. \nFor anyone who doesn’t consider a dozen oysters lunch\, the food lineup broadens considerably. \nThe Black Sheep\, Frank’s Wood-Fired Pizza\, Keifer’s Kettle Korn\, Kona Shaved Ice\, Constantine’s on the Bay\, Yummy Wagon and Beach Buns Hot Dog Stand are among the announced food vendors. \nFood and drinks operate on a ticket system. Tickets cost $1 each and can be purchased with cash or credit at festival ticket tables. Individual vendors determine how many tickets their items cost\, so that $1 is the value of a ticket\, not the price of an oyster or drink. \nAdmission itself is free. \nThree Bands\, Five and a Half Hours of Music\nMusic starts when the festival opens and continues through most of the afternoon. \nAzalea Drive gets the first slot from noon to 2 p.m. \nFusion takes over from 2 to 4 p.m. \nThen southeastern Connecticut favorite Wicked Peach closes the musical lineup from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The longtime regional rock band has become a familiar presence at festivals\, clubs and outdoor stages around southeastern Connecticut\, making them a natural choice for the festival’s late-afternoon set. \nWith the performances scheduled consecutively\, visitors can hear live music for five and a half of the festival’s six hours. \nA Festival With a Larger Purpose\nThe oysters and beer may get people onto the green\, but the reason for the festival is the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut. \nThe nonprofit works to provide recreational opportunities for children and others with physical\, cognitive and developmental challenges. Its work includes accessible sports programs and a specially designed athletic field intended to remove barriers that can prevent people with disabilities from participating in traditional recreational sports. \nThe Niantic Bay Oyster Festival is one of the organization’s annual fundraisers\, and organizers say 100% of festival proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut. \nThat gives every plate of oysters and round of drinks a second purpose. \nThe festival also includes cornhole and a children’s activity area\, making this more than an adults-only oyster-and-beer afternoon. \nHow the Festival Works\nThere’s no admission charge\, although parking on St. John’s Green costs $5. \nFood and beverage tickets are sold in $1 increments\, with both cash and credit cards accepted at the ticket tables. Tickets are nonrefundable. \nAnyone purchasing alcoholic beverages should also bring identification. Organizers say they will conduct a 100% ID check before issuing drink wristbands. \nOne other rule is worth knowing before bringing the entire family: pets and emotional-support animals are not permitted on the festival grounds. Service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted. \nWith five oyster growers\, a substantial collection of local breweries and food vendors\, three live bands and six hours on the green\, the Niantic Bay Oyster Festival has grown into considerably more than an afternoon raw bar. \nAnd every oyster\, beer and food ticket helps support a local organization built around the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to play. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: 8th Annual Niantic Bay Oyster Festival\nDate: Saturday\, Sept. 19\, 2026\nTime: Noon–6 p.m.\nLocation: St. John’s Green\nAddress: 400 Main Street\, Niantic\, CT 06357\nAdmission: Free\nParking: $5 on St. John’s Green\nFood & Beverage Tickets: $1 each; cash and credit accepted at ticket tables; no refunds\nLive Music: Azalea Drive\, noon–2 p.m.; Fusion\, 2–4 p.m.; Wicked Peach\, 4–5:30 p.m.\nOyster Vendors: Behan Family Farm\, Watch Hill Oysters\, Niantic Bay Oyster Farm\, Sixpenny Oyster Farm and CT Cultured Oysters\nActivities: Local oysters\, food and beverages\, live music\, cornhole and children’s activities\nAlcohol: ID required for drink wristbands\nPets: No pets or emotional-support animals; ADA-defined service animals permitted\nBeneficiary: 100% of festival proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/niantic-bay-oyster-festival-brings-local-oysters-beer-and-live-music-to-st-johns-green/
LOCATION:ST John’s Green\, 400 Main Street\, Niantic\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:ST John's Green
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SUMMARY:Niantic Main Street Car Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Main Street Friday\, June 12\, for classic cars\, the local community\, and a night out in Niantic’s downtown! Presented by Niantic Main Street and Care & Share of East Lyme\, this fun-filled Car Cruise features classic cars\, specialty vehicles\, and every interesting ride in between. \nVisitors are invited to cruise Main Street during the event to enjoy local vendors\, unique businesses\, and Niantic’s picturesque downtown atmosphere. Owners will be on hand talking about their cars. From antique classics to specialty cars\, see what Niantic has to offer. Prizes will also be handed out during the cruise. \nEvent Details \n\nEvent: Niantic Main Street Car Cruise\nDate: Friday\, June 12\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 400 Main Street\, Niantic\, CT\nHosted By: Niantic Main Street and Care & Share of East Lyme\nAdmission: Open to the public\nHighlights: Classic cars\, specialty vehicles\, community gathering\, and prize awards\n\nMeta Description:\nSee classic cars\, meet fellow enthusiasts\, and enjoy a summer evening in downtown Niantic during the Niantic Main Street Car Cruise on June 12. Prizes will be awarded.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/niantic-main-street-car-cruise/
LOCATION:ST John’s Green\, 400 Main Street\, Niantic\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:ST John's Green
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SUMMARY:East Lyme Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:East Lyme Memorial Day Parade returns to Niantic on Memorial Day at 2 p.m.\, bringing residents and visitors together for one of the shoreline community’s most meaningful annual traditions. Beginning near St. John’s Green across from the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut\, the parade proceeds down Main Street before concluding at East Lyme Town Hall. Along the route\, spectators gather throughout downtown Niantic as veterans groups\, community organizations\, and local participants move through the center of town beneath American flags and the early-summer atmosphere of Memorial Day weekend. \nThe East Lyme Memorial Day Parade honors generations of Americans who have served in uniform\, from the American Revolution through Operation Iraqi Freedom\, while placing special focus on remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service. The event blends patriotic tradition with moments of reflection\, creating an observance that carries emotional weight for many local families and veterans throughout SE Connecticut. \nAs the parade moves through Niantic’s shoreline downtown\, the event also captures the sense of community that defines Memorial Day across the region. Families line Main Street\, local organizations come together\, and visitors pause from the holiday weekend to recognize the meaning behind the day itself. The annual parade continues to serve as both a community gathering and a tribute to the service and sacrifice of American military members across generations. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/east-lyme-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:ST John’s Green\, 400 Main Street\, Niantic\, 06357\, United States
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