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The Norwalk Oyster Festival drew throngs in mid-September as summer drew to a close, with many leisure employers having seen a boost in business as people sought diversions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year marked the 95th annual Bethlehem Fair at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61. Fair goers enjoyed a Cruise Night, music by The Ultimate Aldean Experience, a mini horse and pony pull, The Bethlehem Fairs Got Talent show and more. Were you SEEN on September 7, 2019?
Bands during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival.
Nearly 5,000 riders head out from Sherwood Island State Park for the The CT United Ride Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Westport, Conn. The CT United Ride is a non-stop motorcycle 9/11 tribute to Seaside Park in Bridgeport which passes through 9 towns along the route.
Festivals like the North Haven Fair and Norwalk Oyster Fest give Nutmeggers a lot to sink their teeth into this weekend.
Here are some things to do in CT this weekend:
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The Hebron Harvest Fair, which is themed around agriculture, will be opening its door from Sept. 8 - 11, according to its website.
The event's attractions include livestock pulls, motorized events and carnival rides will be available for guests.
Musicians like Nightshift, Jeff Pitchell and Creedence Revived will be performing during the fair.
This year marked the 95th annual Bethlehem Fair at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61. Fair goers enjoyed a Cruise Night, music by The Ultimate Aldean Experience, a mini horse and pony pull, The Bethlehem Fairs Got Talent show and more. Were you SEEN on September 7, 2019?
The Bethlehem Fair invites guests to hang out with farm animals, participate in events and shop from over 200 different vendors, according to its website. The fair runs from Sept. 9 through 11.
Some events hosted will be car shows, woodcutting contests, magic shows and talent contests.
Food will include fried dough, pizza, calzones, seafood and popcorn, according to the fair's webpage.
Nearly 5,000 riders head out from Sherwood Island State Park for the The CT United Ride Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Westport, Conn. The CT United Ride is a non-stop motorcycle 9/11 tribute to Seaside Park in Bridgeport which passes through 9 towns along the route.
This event honors those who lost their lives on September 11 with a 60-mile-long motorcycle ride that starts from Sherwood Island State Park on Sunday.
More information about The 2022 CT United Ride ride here.
The Greater Danbury Irish Festival brings authentic Irish food and music to the New Milford Town Green on Saturday and Sunday.
More information about the Greater Danbury Irish Festival here.
Method Man, Young Dirty Bastard, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Rakim, Inspectah Deck, Posdnuos, Trugoy, and Eric B. of the Wu-Tang Clan perform onstage during Day 1 of the 2019 Rolling Loud Festival at Citi Field on October 12, 2019 in New York City.
These well-known rappers will be a triple threat at the XFINITY Theatre on Friday.
More information about Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes and Nas here.
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Tribus Fest offers guests beer and food (from The Blind Rhino and A.M. Bagel Shop) and games at Tribus Beer Co. Craft Brewery on Saturday.
More information about Tribus Fest 2022 here.
Bands during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival.
The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival, themed this year around the maritime folklore of Connecticut, features boats of all kinds, a parade with marching bands and children's music from Steve Elci. It will take place at New London Waterfront Park all weekend.
More information about the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival here.
The Norwalk Oyster Festival drew throngs in mid-September as summer drew to a close, with many leisure employers having seen a boost in business as people sought diversions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This festival celebrates all things oysters and features live performances from Jana Kramer, Alex Shillo and Big Shot. The celebration will last all weekend at the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
More information about Norwalk’s 44th Oyster Festival here.
The brewfest celebrates its 16th year on Saturday at Waterbury's Library Park with beer tastings, an amateur pit master BBQ competition and barbecue-inspired food options from local food trucks.
More information about Brass City Brew & 'Que here.
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire kicked off its 23rd season Labor Day Weekend 2021 at the Lebanon County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Conn. The recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival featured magic, comedy, jousting and more.
The renaissance festival has over 80 storefronts, and entertainment like sword swallowing, jousting and fire breathing. It runs at the Lebanon Fairgrounds until Oct. 16.
More information about the 24th Annual Connecticut Renaissance Festival here.
St. Peter's Apple Festival held at the Monroe Green on Sept. 10 and 11 will have vendors selling apple-flavored baked goods as well as other food, according to its Facebook page.
The Red Barn in Durham is inviting guests to "heighten the awareness of our 5 senses and beyond" with a day filled with herbal infusions, food, tea blending and classes at the Harvest Moon Herb Festival on Sept. 10, according to its Eventbrite page.
Kinetic Ukes, an ensemble of ukulele players in Connecticut, and the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center are presenting the 2022 Nutmeg Ukulele Festival.
The first annual Nutmeg Ukulele Festival, which features Grammy-winners Marcy Marxer and Cathy Fink, will take place Saturday at Eno Memorial Hall.
More information about the Nutmeg Ukulele Festival here.
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Hein Farm, which is known for its mobile farmer's market, is hosting the Chickenstock 2022 Music Festival. It takes place on Sept. 10, and aims to be a family-friendly concert featuring local musicians like The Tracy Walton band, Steve Dunn Band, Jeff Przech, The Bargain, The Auburn Mode and Riley Cotton. The event will also have food trucks, alcohol and vendors, its website says.
STJORDAL, NORWAY - SEPTEMBER 02: Walter Trout (L) and Peer Gynt perform on stage at the Blues in Hell festoival on September 02, 2022 in STJORDAL, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)
The blues guitarist, known for songs like "We're All In This Together" and "All Out Of Tears," will be performing at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Sunday.
More information about Walter Trout here.
The historic Parmelee Farm Homestead in Killingworth.
The Parmelee Farm Artisan Market aims to give growers and craftspeople from across the state a venue to sell their products, according to its website. The next market will be held at Parmelee Farm on Sept. 10.
Some vendors who have announced they will be attending include Bitta Blue Farm, Foxon River Design, The Sweet Baker LLC, Bogue Farms and Treehugger Creations.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 18: Todd Snider performs at The Vogue on April 18, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Keith Griner/Getty Images)
Todd Snider, known for hits like "Play a Train Song" and "Doublewide Blues" will be making an appearance at the Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday.
More information about Todd Snider here.
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The North Haven Fair, which has run since 1942, will be returning to 290 Washington Ave., Sept. 9 through 11, according to its website.
The fair will feature animals, rides and music.
The MAC Gala at the Milford Arts Council will feature poetry, artwork and special brews and cocktails on Saturday.
More information on the MAC Gala here.
Photography by PETER HVIZDAK ph1148 #4974 Middlefield, Connecticut - September 26, 2009: Marcus Bulmer of Virginia with his daughter Samantha, 8, as they use a map together to find their way in the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze. Bulmer is visiting relatives in Durham.
Farmers around the state have begun to open up corn mazes in a variety of patterns, ranging from a castle to Benjamin Franklin.
More information about the corn mazes here.
The Farmington Polo Club is holding its summer games every Saturday.
More information about the polo matches here.
Gov. Ned Lamont in early August 2021 at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Conn, a short distance up the Thames River from the Electric Boat subsidiary of General Dynamics has been hiring hundreds of people this year.
The Thames River Heritage Park Foundation is inviting guests to come to the river and hear about some military history that happened on the river until Sept. 10
More information about "Submarines, Battlefields, and Betrayers. Military Stories on the Thames" here.
A landscape by Gene Moore.
Gene Moore will be hosting his first art solo exhibition, featuring his paintings at The Gallery at Still River Editions starting Saturday and ending on Sept. 30.
More information about the Gene Moore art exhibition here.
Triathlete Laura Becker trains on the trails at Case Mountain in Manchester.
Many parks and trails across the state are open, giving Nutmeggers over 2,000 miles to explore.
Check out our guide to the state's picturesque landscapes here.
Connecticut offers plenty of outdoor dining, day trips and festivals during the summertime, however, fall is fast approaching. Check out our list to see how to finish off the summer strong.
More information about the summer bucket list.
Visitors to the Maritime Aquarium including Georgia Smith, 4, watch the seals frolic in their new enclosure.
The Nutmeg State has many kid-friendly activities for summer, including those at amusement parks, nature centers and libraries.
Check out our guide on family-friendly activities throughout the state.
Lake Compounce, the theme park in Bristol, is going all-cashless starting in the 2022 season.
Lake Compounce amusement park is open for its 2022 season. The park also recently became cashless.
More information more about Lake Compounce amusement park here.
Maladies Vargas, of Bridgeport, takes part in a free yoga class at McLevy Green in Bridgeport, Conn., on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Several gyms, libraries and community centers across the Nutmeg State regularly offer guests a free yoga session, Zumba class or self-defense class.
More information about the free classes here.
The Elizabeth Park Conservancy in Hartford, Conn. July 2021
The Nutmeg State has plenty of free activities for residents and visitors alike to take advantage of, like attending a concerts or scouting out a swimming or hiking destination.
More information about some free things to do in Connecticut.
The Old State House in Hartford
Connecticut's Old State House will host a free concert every Friday until Oct. 7. This week's performance is by Audrey Mae Bluegrass Band.
More information about the concert series at Connecticut's Old State House here.