2010
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt, Olde Mystick Village, Mystic
Hunt for eggs in the apple orchard. For more information, see www.oldemistickvillage.com.
May 1
May Day Festival
Mystic River Park, Cottrell St., Mystic - Mystic Garland dancers perform around the May Pole. Noank Mystic Community Band performs your favorite tunes. Children's activities in the park throughout the day. Visit www.mysticchamber.org for details.
May 29-31
Lobster Days at Mystic Seaport
Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport's butter dribbling, shell sucking, quintessentially-New-England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. See www.mysticseaport.org for more information.
June 11-13
Sea Music Festival
Listen to the sounds of classical seafaring music from around the globe at the 31st annual Sea Music Festival in Mystic. Visit www.mysticseaport.org or call (888) 973-2767 for tickets and information.
June 19
Summer Pops concert, Westerly, RI
Bring your picnic supper and blanket. Chorus of Westerly, Boston Festival Orchestra, fireworks by Grucci, hear the world-famous Overture of 1812. See the details online at www.chorusofwesterly.org.
June 26-27
Wooden Boat Show at Mystic Seaport
Celebration of boats, new and old, large and small. Learn a new skill, discover a needed tool, incredible craftsmanship found at every turn. Summer begins at the 9th Annual Wooden Boat Show. Call 207-359-4651 for more information or www.mysticseaport.org.
July 8-11
North Stonington Agricultural Fair
Take in tractor pulls, a pie eating contest, and visit a variety of demonstrations at the 45th annual North Stonington Agricultural Fair. You'll dance to live music, dine on tasty treats and have a ball on park rides. It's good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. For Fair information go to www.northstoningtonfair.org.
July 9-11
Sailfest
Enjoy Southeastern Connecticut's favorite summertime event in New London. You'll enjoy the exciting amusement rides, car show, fireworks display and the awesome sight of tall ships sailing in the harbor. Live music, art displays and delicious food will round out your fun. To learn more, call (860) 444-1879 or go online to www.sailfest.org.
July 17-18 and September 18-19
Harvest Wine and Food Festivals
Local gourmet vendors, chilled Stonington wines. For more information, visit www.stoningtonvineyards.com.
August 6-8
Seafood Festival, Charlestown, RI
Rhode Island's best seafood, arts and crafts, amusement rides, hot rod and Harley car show, continuous entertainment and events. Fireworks on Saturday night. Call 401-364-4031 for more information or www.charlestownrichamber.com.
August 11-15
Washington County Fair, Richmond, RI
Rhode Island's largest agricultural event, including rides, games, crafts, antique tractor show. Country Music Stars perform every night. Onlne at www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com.
August 14-15
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
See the exhibitions of more than 250 fine artists on the beautiful streets of historic Mystic. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 860-572-9578 or online at www.mysticchamber.org.
September 10
Taste of Mystic
Dine on fresh seafood, oriental dishes and other delicious foods prepared by over 30 local restaurants. Live music. Visit www.mysticchamber.org for details.
October 9-11
Chowderfest
Cool sea air, a warm autumn sun and piping-hot "chowda." Does it get any better than that? Visit www.mysticseaport.org for more information.
