Connecticut Fall Festivals 2011
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Fall Events in Connecticut
Did you know that Connecticut is the country’s 3rd smallest state? For local residents, this means that anything and everything in the state is a short, scenic drive away their Stamford, Branford, Hamden or Norwalk apartments. Now that the heat of summer is starting to subside, it is the perfect time of year to plan to attend one of the many upcoming fall festivals. At no cost except gas, you can take a drive and enjoy nature’s colorful backdrop event which can be as interesting as the destination festival itself.
For something interesting, you can enjoy the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s Annual Fall Festival for a glimpse of the state of technology before the days of computers, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. You will have an opportunity to see a wide variety of restored antique machines in operation as well as blacksmith and sawmill demonstrations, train rides, other exhibits and of course plenty of food.
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s 27th Annual Fall Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 23-25, 2011
Route 7 (adjacent to the Sloane Stanley Museum)
Kent, Connecticut
Another point of interest is the Connecticut Renaissance Faire where you will find playful knights, a medieval marketplace, and you can enjoy song and dance shows and live combat and jousting.
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Admission is $16 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. Season passes are available online for $50.
September 24 –October 16, 2011 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hebron Lions Fairgrounds
347 Gilead Street/Route 85
Hebron, Connecticut
860-478-5954
Of course you won’t want to miss the 43rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival where you can celebrate the annual apple harvest featuring an array of apple products, food booths, arts and crafts musical performances, a parade and even eating contests.
43rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival
September 30 – October 2 and October 7-9, 2011
Town Green, Main Street
Southington, CT
860-276-8461
Once October approaches, you’ll be in the mood for some piping hot chowder which you’ll find at the 30th Annual Chowder Days Festival at Mystic Seaport. As a matter of fact, you can try seven different varities, and the best part is that the festival is included with admission to Mystic Seaport.
30th Annual Chowder Days Festival at Mystic Seaport
October 8-10, 2011
11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Monday)
Mystic Seaport
Route 27
Mystic, Connecticut
860-572-5302 or 888-973-2767
