Connecticut Public Event Calendar

OKTOBERFEST 2022
The Twelve Percent Beer Project Presents: Oktoberfest in North Haven!

Join us Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 1st as we host the world-famous Oktoberfest celebration right here at the
Twelve Percent Beer Project Brewery in North Haven, CT!

The day will be filled with live music, games, pretzels, sausages, dancing,
and plenty of delicious BEER!

Tickets: $25 includes entry to the daily celebration, your first beer
and a commemorative stein.
The stein will be yours to keep and continue to use throughout the day!

Weekend passes are available!

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Live performances by HSV Bavaria Dance Groups!

http://www.hsvbavaria.com/
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Music by:

The Beer Hall Boys Live
Formerly known as The East-Side Groove, Daigle's Beer Hall Boys will get your feet movin'. They specialize in modern Polish and German polkas. You may even hear some classic rock, latin, country and more!

https://beerhallboys.com/

David Goclowski Solo Accordion
David had a love for the accordion at the early age of three when his older brother would be practicing the accordion. He would attempt to play a toy accordion given to him by his father. David began formal lessons at the age of six, and almost immediately he was playing for local groups such as the 4H Club and represented that club at the Eastern States Exposition for 7 years. Other venues included local Convalescent /VA Hospitals, Church, and other non-profit organizations. Today David performs mostly solo, and enjoys bringing various styles of music to his audiences young and old alike… performers such as Billy Joel, George Benson, Nat King Cole, Bobby Vinton, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Sammy Davis Jr… Big Band Sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington that make you want to clap, sing, dance, or tap your toes to the "American Song Book Favorites “with his Roland Digital Accordion which provides a live full band sound without the use of pre-recorded tracks.

https://www.davidgoclowski.com/

Juicebox
Juicebox is CT’s premiere top 40 party experience! Join us Saturday evening and let Juicebox take the celebration into the evening hours!

https://www.facebook.com/juiceboxbandct

check back for additional bands to be added!
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Food Vendors:

The Meriden Turner Society
The Meriden Turner Society, founded in 1866 and located in Meriden, CT, is a German American Organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of German Culture and Traditions through Gemütlichkeit, Traditional Song, Schuhplattler Dance and good food. Check out their tent for an array of authentic Schnitzel, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Ribbon Fries and more!

http://www.meridenturnersociety.com/

Hop Häus Food Truck
The hop Haus Food Truck is excited to bring a unique and modern approach to some classic German faire! Smoked Venison Potato Pancakes, Apple Braised Pork Shanks, Rumkugeln, and Jumbo Pretzels w/ Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce!

https://hophauscraftbeer.com/

check back for additional vendors to be added!
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Event is 21+ with valid ID. Please drink responsibly

On the occasion of "30 Americans," the NBMAA presents a daylong festival celebrating the living legacies of Black culture and creativity explored in the exhibition. The day’s activities are anchored by the exhibition’s three central themes: Self-Making and Identity; Adornment and Materiality; and Signs and Wonders.

Co-organized by curator and founder of bldg fund, LLC, nico wheadon

Join us for the entire day or drop in for just one part. Members, college students & faculty are FREE.

A full schedule of events and list of vendors can be found at https://nbmaa.org/events/arts-on-the-block-celebrating-black-culture-creativity

RiverFest is a celebration of community and a time to gather with friends and family. Taking place along the banks of Housatonic River in New Milford, CT – gateway to Litchfield County –and our historic Downtown Village Center, with its popular restaurants and diverse retail offerings, it will highlight the heart of our community. Together Downtown and the Riverfront are envisioned as a vibrant hub of commerce, recreation, entertainment and residential life by the Riverfront Revitalization Committee, organizers of this exciting event.

Admission is free. Attractions include:

Live music and entertainment
Food trucks and local food vendors
Beer and Wine Garden
Arts and crafts vendors
Environmental education
Children’s activities
Guided walks along the One-Mile “Down to the River” walk

OKTOBERFEST 2022
The Twelve Percent Beer Project Presents: Oktoberfest in North Haven!

Join us Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 1st as we host the world-famous Oktoberfest celebration right here at the
Twelve Percent Beer Project Brewery in North Haven, CT!

The day will be filled with live music, games, pretzels, sausages, dancing,
and plenty of delicious BEER!

Tickets: $25 includes entry to the daily celebration, your first beer
and a commemorative stein.
The stein will be yours to keep and continue to use throughout the day!

Weekend passes are available!

____

Live performances by HSV Bavaria Dance Groups!

http://www.hsvbavaria.com/
____

Music by:

The Beer Hall Boys Live
Formerly known as The East-Side Groove, Daigle's Beer Hall Boys will get your feet movin'. They specialize in modern Polish and German polkas. You may even hear some classic rock, latin, country and more!

https://beerhallboys.com/

David Goclowski Solo Accordion
David had a love for the accordion at the early age of three when his older brother would be practicing the accordion. He would attempt to play a toy accordion given to him by his father. David began formal lessons at the age of six, and almost immediately he was playing for local groups such as the 4H Club and represented that club at the Eastern States Exposition for 7 years. Other venues included local Convalescent /VA Hospitals, Church, and other non-profit organizations. Today David performs mostly solo, and enjoys bringing various styles of music to his audiences young and old alike… performers such as Billy Joel, George Benson, Nat King Cole, Bobby Vinton, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Sammy Davis Jr… Big Band Sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington that make you want to clap, sing, dance, or tap your toes to the "American Song Book Favorites “with his Roland Digital Accordion which provides a live full band sound without the use of pre-recorded tracks.

https://www.davidgoclowski.com/

Juicebox
Juicebox is CT’s premiere top 40 party experience! Join us Saturday evening and let Juicebox take the celebration into the evening hours!

https://www.facebook.com/juiceboxbandct

check back for additional bands to be added!
____

Food Vendors:

The Meriden Turner Society
The Meriden Turner Society, founded in 1866 and located in Meriden, CT, is a German American Organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of German Culture and Traditions through Gemütlichkeit, Traditional Song, Schuhplattler Dance and good food. Check out their tent for an array of authentic Schnitzel, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Ribbon Fries and more!

http://www.meridenturnersociety.com/

Hop Häus Food Truck
The hop Haus Food Truck is excited to bring a unique and modern approach to some classic German faire! Smoked Venison Potato Pancakes, Apple Braised Pork Shanks, Rumkugeln, and Jumbo Pretzels w/ Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce!

https://hophauscraftbeer.com/

check back for additional vendors to be added!
____

Event is 21+ with valid ID. Please drink responsibly

Festival on the Sound held on Saturday October 1, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. This event is hosted by The Knights of Columbus Church of the Assumption Council 3688 along with Norm Bloom & Son of Copps Island Oysters.

Featuring: All you can eat Oysters, Clams, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Grilled Chicken. Beer, Wine, Water & Desserts included. Venue overlooks the Norwalk sound\harbor.

An opportunity to learn about oysters and clams with a tour of the plant, and processing facilities on the waterfront.

Location:
Copps Island Oysters
Norm Bloom & Son's Facility
7 Edgewater Place
East Norwalk, CT 06855
About Copps Island Oysters:
https://www.ctpost.com/projects/2021/visuals/oysters/
http://www.coppsislandoysters.com/

Fundraiser supports The Knights of Columbus charitable causes of helping those in need.

$50 per adult and $10 for all under age 18.

For reservations and purchase tickets online go to
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2PEW8LZENHHPU

Festival on the Sound held on Saturday October 1, 2022 from 6pm-9pm. This event is hosted by The Knights of Columbus Church of the Assumption Council 3688 along with Norm Bloom & Son of Copps Island Oysters.

Featuring: All you can eat Oysters, Clams, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Grilled Chicken. Beer, Wine, Water & Desserts included. Venue overlooks the Norwalk sound\harbor.

An opportunity to learn about oysters and clams with a tour of the plant, and processing facilities on the waterfront.

Location:
Copps Island Oysters
Norm Bloom & Son's Facility
7 Edgewater Place
East Norwalk, CT 06855
About Copps Island Oysters:
https://www.ctpost.com/projects/2021/visuals/oysters/
http://www.coppsislandoysters.com/

Fundraiser supports The Knights of Columbus charitable causes of helping those in need.

$50 per adult and $10 for all under age 18.

For reservations and purchase tickets online go to
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2PEW8LZENHHPU

RiverFest is a celebration of community and a time to gather with friends and family. Taking place along the banks of Housatonic River in New Milford, CT – gateway to Litchfield County –and our historic Downtown Village Center, with its popular restaurants and diverse retail offerings, it will highlight the heart of our community. Together Downtown and the Riverfront are envisioned as a vibrant hub of commerce, recreation, entertainment and residential life by the Riverfront Revitalization Committee, organizers of this exciting event.

Admission is free. Attractions include:

Live music and entertainment
Food trucks and local food vendors
Beer and Wine Garden
Arts and crafts vendors
Environmental education
Children’s activities
Guided walks along the One-Mile “Down to the River” walk

OKTOBERFEST 2022
The Twelve Percent Beer Project Presents: Oktoberfest in North Haven!

Join us Friday, September 30th through Sunday, October 1st as we host the world-famous Oktoberfest celebration right here at the
Twelve Percent Beer Project Brewery in North Haven, CT!

The day will be filled with live music, games, pretzels, sausages, dancing,
and plenty of delicious BEER!

Tickets: $25 includes entry to the daily celebration, your first beer
and a commemorative stein.
The stein will be yours to keep and continue to use throughout the day!

Weekend passes are available!

____

Live performances by HSV Bavaria Dance Groups!

http://www.hsvbavaria.com/
____

Music by:

The Beer Hall Boys Live
Formerly known as The East-Side Groove, Daigle's Beer Hall Boys will get your feet movin'. They specialize in modern Polish and German polkas. You may even hear some classic rock, latin, country and more!

https://beerhallboys.com/

David Goclowski Solo Accordion
David had a love for the accordion at the early age of three when his older brother would be practicing the accordion. He would attempt to play a toy accordion given to him by his father. David began formal lessons at the age of six, and almost immediately he was playing for local groups such as the 4H Club and represented that club at the Eastern States Exposition for 7 years. Other venues included local Convalescent /VA Hospitals, Church, and other non-profit organizations. Today David performs mostly solo, and enjoys bringing various styles of music to his audiences young and old alike… performers such as Billy Joel, George Benson, Nat King Cole, Bobby Vinton, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Sammy Davis Jr… Big Band Sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington that make you want to clap, sing, dance, or tap your toes to the "American Song Book Favorites “with his Roland Digital Accordion which provides a live full band sound without the use of pre-recorded tracks.

https://www.davidgoclowski.com/

Juicebox
Juicebox is CT’s premiere top 40 party experience! Join us Saturday evening and let Juicebox take the celebration into the evening hours!

https://www.facebook.com/juiceboxbandct

check back for additional bands to be added!
____

Food Vendors:

The Meriden Turner Society
The Meriden Turner Society, founded in 1866 and located in Meriden, CT, is a German American Organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of German Culture and Traditions through Gemütlichkeit, Traditional Song, Schuhplattler Dance and good food. Check out their tent for an array of authentic Schnitzel, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Ribbon Fries and more!

http://www.meridenturnersociety.com/

Hop Häus Food Truck
The hop Haus Food Truck is excited to bring a unique and modern approach to some classic German faire! Smoked Venison Potato Pancakes, Apple Braised Pork Shanks, Rumkugeln, and Jumbo Pretzels w/ Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce!

https://hophauscraftbeer.com/

check back for additional vendors to be added!
____

Event is 21+ with valid ID. Please drink responsibly

This will be our 34th annual Highland Festival & Games. The festival is held on the beautiful grounds of the Waldo Home Estate, Waldo Rd. Scotland, Ct. Our gates will open to the public at 0900 for everyone to roam the grounds and shop at the many vendors. The official opening ceremonies will take place at 12 noon with mass bands, clans entering the parade field. Ox Gara will be the MC for the festival, Ox has been a Drum Major for several great pipe bands. Charlie Zahm will perform the National Anthems of our country and that of our neighbors, Scotland. Dan Taggart of the Clan Ross Pipe Band will perform " Flowers of the Forest" as we remember our loved ones who we have lost this past year. We will host Highland Dance competitions, individual piping / drumming competitions, Harp demonstrations and competitions, for the first time at our festival we will also host a Scottish Fiddle demonstration. We will host many vendors selling their Scottish wears and foods, a Clan Village where you can look up your family's clan, Highland Cattle, Soay Sheep and Clydesdale Horses on exhibit and of course the Famous Highland games! Closing ceremonies are at 5P.M. with mass bands performing at this time as well. Throughout the day we will have numerous bagpipe bands performing on the grounds. We also will have a large entertainment tent where the Scottish band North Sea Gas will perform. In our main entertainment tent, we are also honored to once again enjoy the beautiful songs sung by Charlie Zahm & Tadd Marks. This year we have invited back a local band " Good Bye Irene" to perform in an additional entertainment tent on grounds. Tickets and information are available on our web page " scotlandgames.org and Facebook page Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games. We will have several vendors selling food and drinks. NO pets are allowed on grounds. WE do offer free shuttle bus services as well.

Hope After Loss, Inc., a non-profit provider of support services to women and men who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant, will hold its 12th annual Footprints On Our Hearts Walk & 5K on the morning of Sunday, October 23, at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Registrants can choose to participate in either or both the 5K run/3K fitness walk at 10am, or the short reflective walk around the lake at 11:30 following the remembrance ceremony that is open for all to attend. There will also be a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 and vendor tents, food and remembrance activities as well.

Participants will join together (in person and virtually) in remembrance of babies who have gone too soon. Registration and details about the event may be found here: https://www.hopeafterloss.org/general-3

“The Footprints On Our Hearts Walk/5K is the perfect way for our organization to honor National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in October,” said Christina Mailhos, Executive Director of Hope After Loss. “One goal of this event is to raise awareness about how isolating pregnancy and infant loss can be and show that it doesn’t have to be that way. Being with others who have experienced a similar loss can be very healing for bereaved families.”
All funds raised from the walk and 5K will go toward Hope After Loss’s programs: free bereavement support services to women and men who grieve the loss of a pregnancy or infant, financial assistance for burials and cremations for Connecticut parents who have lost a baby, and community outreach and educational programs.
“In the last twelve years, we estimate that 3,500 people have attended either our Footprints on Our Hearts Walk or our 5K to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Kim Nelly, a former Board Chair and current event Chair. “It is profoundly moving to see so many women, men, and children gather to remember together,” said Katie Christenson, Board Chair. “Because of the generosity of many people who made donations in support of our runners and walkers, and the many businesses that have sponsored these events, we have been able to help hundreds of bereaved families over the past 12 years.”
Already signed on as a Diamond Sponsor is Bartlett & Grippe out of Cheshire, CT. Whitney Donut & Sandwich Shop in Hamden, CT is a returning Gold Sponsor. Cool-ology® and Andrew Esposito, Realtor, are also returning Silver Sponsors. Hope After Loss expects several other sponsors to join them in the coming weeks. The deadline to be an early sponsor of the event is September 1st.
The event is open to the public and organizers are following the State of CT regulations and CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19. There are also virtual ways to participate.
Online registration, sponsorship information, and event information may be found at www.hopeafterloss.org under events.
About Hope After Loss: Hope After Loss, a non-profit organization in Connecticut, provides free bereavement support services, including peer-led support groups, to those who grieve the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Hope After Loss, formerly known as the Hygeia Foundation, also provides financial assistance to bereaved parents who cannot afford to bury their babies, and hosts outreach and educational programs.

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For more information: hopeafterloss.org

Schedule of Events:

8am – Registration Opens

9:30am – Free Kids Fun Run

10:00am – 5K Run/3K Fitness Walk

11:30am – Remembrance Ceremony & Reflective Walk