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


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FTDT News 9/21: Events are Happening

FTDT News 9/21: Events are Happening


Make sure to check out our website frequently as we'll be adding local events happening in Windsor center. It's been a difficult time with social distancing, but some events, with safety precautions, are happening in Windsor and we'll be listing them on our calendar for you.


Support FTDT & Find Great Gifts!


Support FTDT & Find Great Gifts!


Betcha didn't know that Maplecraft sells gifty things like breakfast meal kits and yes, maple lip balm!

Use coupon code: FTDT at MapleCraftFoods.com and they will donate 40% to First Town Downtown AND, if your shipping address is within a 9 mile radius of Windsor, you'll get FREE delivery, too!!

And, as a special perk throughout September, make a $100 purchase and we'll give you a $5 Windsor Center gift card too ! You can use it at twelve different restaurants and shops in Windsor center.

Go to maplecraftfoods.com

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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Gentle Yoga for Stress Management


Gentle Yoga for Stress Management


Gentle Yoga for Stress Management Five-week Class Series

Sundays 6-7 pm (1 hour)
October 4 • 11 • 18 • 25 November 4
Class can be done in chair (provided) or on floor (bring your own mat)
Charge: $60 per person for the 5-week series. Sorry, NO drop-ins.
Min. 4, Max. 6 (keeps mats 12 feet apart)

Therapeutic yoga is a system of self-care that focuses on easy to learn yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation that can be done anywhere and anytime to help manage stress and to promote:

1 Health and balance in the physical body
2 Efficiency in breathing and energy levels
3 Relaxation, calm and ease in the mind

Classes are gentle, suitable for beginners and can be done on a yoga mat or in a chair. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket if you will be getting up and down from the floor. All levels welcome.

Find out more about the practice: www.bethgibbs.com/fivelayersofselfawareness.html


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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