First Town Downtown Windsor CT

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


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Mainstreet Matters July 16, 2014

Brighten Windsor Center Banner program


Brighten Windsor Center Banner program


ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR FALL BANNERS!


The Brighten Windsor Center Banner Program provides your company or organization the opportunity to brand your company name while supporting the community your customers live and work in. The best part of the Banner program is, FTDT does all the work, while your company gets all the positive recognition. It has never been so easy for your business to sponsor a part of Windsor!

The banners are displayed right in the center of town offering our sponsor's businesses positive exposure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hundreds of people are driving and walking down our streets every day, don't you think they should know you are here and that you support our community?

click here to sponsor a fall banner!

Farmers' Market


Farmers' Market


The First Town Downtown Farmers' Market is in its 6th season in 2014! This well-attended, eagerly anticipated local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, honey and occasional artisans with their crafts.

The Farmers' Market runs until October 23 and is located at 240 Broad Street. Hours of operation are 3:30-6:30. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that is well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities in the 21st century, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.

July 17 Vendors:

Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.

Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.

Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners.

Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley .

Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.

Jan’s Sewing Room of Windsor will be bringing handmade items, including aprons, totes and quilts

Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.

Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce.

Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.

Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce

click here for the full list of 2014 vendors!

Concerts on the Green


Concerts on the Green


July 17th - Tirebiter
Sponsored by Konica Minolta Business Solutions

Connecticut based TIREBITER is a veteran band of thirty years. Two lead vocals and four part harmony provide a dynamic change of vocal emphasis on stage, as well as super harmonies. Diversity of musicianship and playing ability allow TIREBITER to perform songs from an eclectic artist list ranging from the 1960 s to the 2000's. Instruments include keyboards, bass guitar, lead guitar, and drums.

In addition to their success in the Northeast market, which ranges from New England and New York; TIREBITER has appeared before thousands of fans, sharing civic center stages and outdoor concert stages with Orleans, 38 Special, NRBQ, Nancy Sinatra,and Pure Prairie League to name a few.

click here for the 2014 concert line up!

Upcoming Events

5/21
Windsor Junior Woman's Club Meeting
5/23
"Walking with the World" Artist Talk
5/24
Artisan Gift Shop Grand Reopening
5/29
Homeschool Day at Windsor Historical Society!
6/1
Windsor Green Sweep
6/2
Open Art Classroom
6/8
WEF Fundraiser at Dom's Broad St
6/8
Art In Bloom
6/12
CT Small / Minority Business Registration Clinic
6/18
CMSC Main Street Accelerator Exhibit and Annual Awards


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