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


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Spotlight on Windsor Center

CT Main Street Spotlight


CT Main Street Spotlight


Connecticut Main Street Center is putting Windsor in the spotlight on September 14th! Only one or two town centers are chosen for this honor each year. We are being featured across the state to recognize our downtown growth and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Grand Opening @ Windsor Worx


Grand Opening @ Windsor Worx


Celebrate the official opening of our new location in Windsor on September 20th from 4 - 7 pm! This is a FREE EVENT with music and giveaway prizes from local businesses. Open to anyone looking to connect and celebrate the growth of the Windsor community

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/windsor-worx-grand-opening-tickets-707993346157


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Farmers Market


Farmers Market


2026 FARMERS MARKET


The 2026 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday starting on June 18, 2026 and runs through October 15, 2026 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 2026 MARKET PARTNERS
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!

2026 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 asap. 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!

2026 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 June 12th. 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 COMING SOON and mail it with all required documents & payment to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!

2026 WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET VENDOR LIST
COMING SOON!!

2026 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
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! Music Schedule

2026 MARKET SPONSORS
A big thank you to our 2026 Market Partners and our Presenting Sponsor, Windsor Federal Bank!


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Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run


Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run


Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run; presented by the Windsor Freedom Trail Committee-Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 5:30a.m. – 8:30am- starting point: Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 320 Hayden Station Road, Windsor.

Learn about and celebrate the rich history of the Windsor Freedom Trail with your family and friends by visiting sites that are associated with the Underground Railroad and African American heritage and movement towards freedom. The run is approximately 3.9 miles. (A bus will follow the runners if rest is needed).


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Opening Reception


Opening Reception


The Windsor Art Center announces Connections, an exhibit featuring paintings by two Connecticut artists, Jeanne Manzelli and Gary Jacobs. The show opens September 16th and runs through October 28th. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, September 16th from 5-7pm.

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Upcoming Events

2/15
(7 days)
Taste of Windsor Restaurant Week
2/15
Stained Glass Monstera Workshop
2/16
Drawing II
2/17
Windsor Junior Woman's Club Meeting
2/23
Drawing II
2/26
Veterans Coffee Hour
2/26
Versatile Open Mic
3/1
Open Art Classroom
3/2
Drawing II
3/9
Drawing II


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

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