Windsor CT Main Street Program
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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 24 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 .
Fanciful Flowers of Windsor Locks will be bringing fresh cut flowers.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
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!
July 17th - Eddie Foreman Polka
Sponsored by First Town Downtown and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce
The Eddie Forman Orchestra, also known as "E.F.O.", is a western Massachusetts polka band that has been performing before audiences since 1968. Eddie Forman started the band while he was still in high school, and has been creating and recreating music ever since. The Eddie Forman Orchestra has one of the largest followings in the New England area. Eddie has been quoted saying: “It is people like you that have kept us playing for all these years, and as long as you are here, so is E.F.O.” E.F.O. is known for their standard Polkas with Polish lyrics. They are without a doubt one of the hardest working bands giving the fans an abundance of music.
The E.F.O. has made seventeen recordings; "Movin' On" is their most recent. This recording features a different style of polkas. The band is composed of a very diverse group of musicians. They have an expanded repertoire of music and have performed over the years at many venues throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, California and Florida. The E.F.O. has also been featured on several cruises to the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda. Eddie along with his wife Carol organizes bus tours taking their large following of dedicated fans to various festivals and polka weekends.
The Eddie Forman Orchestra is in high demand and has performed throughout the United States. The band's enthusiasm and love for the music they perform, their versatility and ability to embrace a wide range of styles and their dedication to strong, lively performances make the E.F.O. an enduring success. People of all ages are invited to join the E.F.O. at a dance and enjoy a fun-filled evening of good music.
click here for the 2014 concert line up!
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!
The annual two-day, Windsor town-wide sidewalk sale takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hosted by First Town Downtown and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Shops, restaurants and other Windsor businesses will be offering great summer specials all over town this weekend only! Don't miss it!
The Town Green will be full of activity - face painting, music and more!
While you're shopping, enter to win a $250 Geissler's Card donated by Windsor Federal Savings You can have as many chances to win as shops you visit! (One entry per shop please.)
For more information on the Sidewalk Sale, click the links below or call 860-688-5165.
Mainstreet Matters July 23, 2014
Farmers' Market
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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 24 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 .
Fanciful Flowers of Windsor Locks will be bringing fresh cut flowers.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
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
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July 17th - Eddie Foreman Polka
Sponsored by First Town Downtown and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce
The Eddie Forman Orchestra, also known as "E.F.O.", is a western Massachusetts polka band that has been performing before audiences since 1968. Eddie Forman started the band while he was still in high school, and has been creating and recreating music ever since. The Eddie Forman Orchestra has one of the largest followings in the New England area. Eddie has been quoted saying: “It is people like you that have kept us playing for all these years, and as long as you are here, so is E.F.O.” E.F.O. is known for their standard Polkas with Polish lyrics. They are without a doubt one of the hardest working bands giving the fans an abundance of music.
The E.F.O. has made seventeen recordings; "Movin' On" is their most recent. This recording features a different style of polkas. The band is composed of a very diverse group of musicians. They have an expanded repertoire of music and have performed over the years at many venues throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, California and Florida. The E.F.O. has also been featured on several cruises to the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda. Eddie along with his wife Carol organizes bus tours taking their large following of dedicated fans to various festivals and polka weekends.
The Eddie Forman Orchestra is in high demand and has performed throughout the United States. The band's enthusiasm and love for the music they perform, their versatility and ability to embrace a wide range of styles and their dedication to strong, lively performances make the E.F.O. an enduring success. People of all ages are invited to join the E.F.O. at a dance and enjoy a fun-filled evening of good music.
click here for the 2014 concert line up!
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!
Town-Wide Sidewalk Sale
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The annual two-day, Windsor town-wide sidewalk sale takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hosted by First Town Downtown and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Shops, restaurants and other Windsor businesses will be offering great summer specials all over town this weekend only! Don't miss it!
The Town Green will be full of activity - face painting, music and more!
While you're shopping, enter to win a $250 Geissler's Card donated by Windsor Federal Savings You can have as many chances to win as shops you visit! (One entry per shop please.)
For more information on the Sidewalk Sale, click the links below or call 860-688-5165.