First Town Downtown Windsor CT

Windsor CT Main Street Program
Phone: 860-247-8982


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FTDT eNews: August 31, 2021

A Few More Days


A Few More Days


Only a couple more days to donate backpacks and school supplies for our drive for Windsor's middle school and high school students in coordination with the Windsor High School Reunion Bash!

Please drop off donations at any of these locations:
- Bart's Drive In - 55 Palisado Avenue
- James Selig Antiques - 161 Broad Street
- The Bean 226 - 226 Broad Street
- The Blue Dragonfly - 144 Broad Street

Items needed: planners, notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, USB chargers, TI-83 Plus graphing calculators, pocket folders, hand sanitizer, hand lotion, gift cards

Thanks!


Connecticut State Rail Plan 2021-2025


Connecticut State Rail Plan 2021-2025


Virtual public informational kickoff meetings for the Connecticut State Rail Plan 2021-2025 will be held on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and aired live via the Microsoft Teams “Live Event Links" listed below. Registration is not required. All meetings will present the same content.

The Department will accept comments for 45 days following the virtual kickoff meetings until October 15, 2021. Comments should be submitted to the email address above.

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Farmers Market


Farmers Market


The 2025 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday starting on June 19, 2025 and runs through October 16, 2025 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center.

This well-attended weekly local marketplace in Windsor Center may include locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, honey, books and more, along with live music!

Come browse and talk with our farmers and other vendors this summer, enjoy live music, enjoy the sunshine and a fresh, healthy vibe!

LOOKING FOR 2025 MARKET PARTNERS - deadline is 5/30/25
Calling all eco-champions and supporters of community vibrancy! We're on the hunt for passionate sponsors eager to showcase their commitment to sustainability and the heart of Windsor. Join us in illuminating the way forward towards a greener, more vibrant future for our beloved center!
Become a Market Partner!

2025 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
We allow one nonprofit organization to set up each week.
If you would like to participate this year, please return the attached application, no later than April 30. We are committed to having our schedule set up in advance and will notify you as soon as possible. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download the form here: Non-Profit Application and mail it to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!

2025 MARKET VENDOR PARTICIPANTS:
If you would like to participate this year, please review the information and fill out the online application form here, Market Vendor info & Application as well as the State of Connecticut crop plan, if applicable, no later than April 30. Please also send an updated insurance certificate and payment. The balance is due the first day of our market. You can also Download a printable form here: Application download and mail it with all required documents & payment to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!

2025 Windsor Farmers Market Vendor List

Beckett Farms
Char's Spicy Nuts LLC
Craves by Aves
Electric Sugar organic cotton candy
Farmer Pete's Posse at The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop
Granny's Pies
Greatful Paws
Ital Juicery Company
J & H Distributors
Kahlae Handcrafted LLC
Keegan's Terrariums
Keifer's Kettle Korn LLC and Italian Ice
Knot Your Mother’s Macrame by JSO
Littel Acres Farm Market
Little Ark Farm
One Song Biscotti
Pottery By Judy
Root and Seed Farm
Rowe's Garden Apiary
Rubino Italian Ice
Saint X Foods
Samad Gardens Initiative LLC
Simpaug Farms
Small State Provisions
Stefan Farms
Traveling Italian Chef Limited
Whipped Shea Nature's Moisturizer
Windsor Garden Club
UCONN Extension Master Gardners

2025 Musical entertainment TBD - Stay Tuned!!
Join us each week for live music, karaoke, and entertainment at the heart of Windsor. There's something for everyone to enjoy—so bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes!

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PAST 2024 MARKET
A big thank you to our 2024 Market Partners and our Presenting Sponsor, Windsor Federal Bank!




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Upcoming Events

6/8
Watercolor and Pen Portraiture
6/10
Acrylic Landscape Painting (3 wks)
6/11
Drawing for Absolute Beginners (6 weeks)
6/13
Painting Watercolor Still Lives (4 weeks)
6/14
Palisado Green Walking Tour
6/17
Windsor Junior Woman's Club Meeting
6/18
Windsor Chamber Annual Meeting & Auction
6/19
First Town Downtown’s Farmers Market
6/20
Painting Watercolor Still Lives (4 weeks)
6/22
Meditative Mandala Workshop


Mission Statement
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity.

Become a member of First Town Downtown and be a part of the growth of Windsor's downtown area and Windsor as a whole! Join or Renew your membership in First Town Downtown, Windsor's Main Street program.

  • Address:161 Broad St, Windsor, CT

  • Phone: 860-247-8982

  • Email: info@ftdt.org