A membership organization in support of Northwest Park in Windsor, CT
A membership organization in support of Northwest Park in Windsor, CT
Fair date:
Oct. 1st, 2023
BUS13 picks up tunes in Austin, Nashville, the South, and West and drops them off at New England music venues – and their spacious set lists leave plenty of leg room for their nationally acclaimed original music.
Khaiim the RapOet lectures on Creativity & Culture at Trinity, Yale, and other places where smart people go! Yet his fans prefer to catch him diving off stages, performing internationally with everyone from Pulitzer Prize poets like Alice Walker to Grammy winning MCs like Common.
The Lost Tribe is a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by multi-percussionist, Jocelyn Pleasant. Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities, with performances that are full of energy and groove.
With their rich tone quality and infectious spirit, the Teens of Praise Gospel Choir brings to the
genre of Gospel music a unique style and sound. A sound and message that is sure to uplift the
spirit and encourage the soul.
Under the dynamic direction of Dr. Tracee G. White.
Horizon Blue is an “Acoustic Americana” home-grown musical group. Our songs and performances are from the heart, family friendly, conversational, and inviting. The original and well-known songs we perform have a storytelling aspect and are well received by audiences of all ages.
FriendzWorldMusic perform various styles of music and dance, including West African, Afro-Caribbean, calypso, jazz, hip-hop, fusions and much more. Their vibrant, colorful, live performances give the audience the best experience of the explosive power of music, drum and dance.
Singer/songwriter Ozone Pete, solo acoustic guitar/harmonica and smoky vocal covering classic folk and greasy blues genres - this year will include as a duo, guitar/keyboards and vocal of Tom Haynes; longtime member and founder of the Tirebiter Band.
Celebrate the power of poetry with us at our Poetry Performance!
This event will feature performances from the winners and judges of the 2023 Poetry Competition, as well as special guests from the local poetry community.
As part of this year's Fair, we held a poetry competition. We had a great response and a good number of excellent submissions. The winners, as well as some of the judges will perform selected works.
Get ready to showcase your green thumb at this year’s Country Fair Gardening Competition! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this competition is your chance to shine. We welcome both online and in-person submissions, making it easier than ever to share your gardening achievements with the community.
Calling all bakers! Are you ready to show off your skills in the annual baking competition at the country fair? Dust off your aprons and get baking!
Categories:
- Adults: CAKES | COOKIES | PIES
- Kids: COOKIES
Calling all student engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers!
Student k-12 will compete ito design and build a device that will protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height of 60 feet.
The winning entrant will be the one whose device protects the egg the best.
This is a great opportunity for students to learn about engineering design and problem-solving. It's also a lot of fun!
Through generous donations from local vendors, we've assembled lots of baskets full of amazing, themed items to be auctioned off to the highest bidder in our annual silent auction.
Baskets all retail over $100.
Paint your very own pumpkin! Just in time for the spooky season.
We have a lot of pumpkins, but they are first come, first serve. Get yours early!
Sponsored by First Town Downtown.
Includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, candles and more.
Entomologist Matthew Nochisaki shares his vast knowledge of local insects and the plant life that sustains them. Live specimens and images.
Experience the thrill of axe throwing as you unleash your inner lumberjack and test your accuracy at this exciting and unique event.
$5 / 5 min
$10 / 10 min
Experience face painter Alecia will temporarily turn your face into the canvas of your imagination. Face painting and glitter tattoos available. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Friends of NWP.
$10, $15, $20 designs
glitter tattoos - $6
A leisurely ride through the trails of beautiful Northwest Park in Autumn. No Country Fair would be complete without it!
Interactive circus station where participants can play and learn basic circus skills- juggling, hula hoop, Chinese yo-yo, spinning plates, devil sticks.
What better backdrop to inspire your inner artist than the beauty of Northwest Park on an autumnal day?
We've enlisted two amazing local artists to host a workshop
2 x sessions (1hr ea.), 20ppl max per session
Ages 5+
All materials provided
$15/pps
This tactile and impressive display is a favorite for the young ones. Big machines in all their glory. Hands on! Explore vehicles of all types. Ambulance, Police Cruiser, Cranes.
Local Lon Pelton will also have an historic display of tractors on site for all to view.
The Earth is a watery place. But just how much water exists on, in, and above our planet? Join Northwest Park educators to explore the water cycle and take a closer look at how pollution affects our community.
A selection of athletic challenges to test your strength and will! Sponsored by the US Army and CT National Guard.
WEF Board Members will be there to cheer you on! Dunk someone just for fun or to support WEF! This is a fundraiser for us so throw as many balls as you like!
We’ll have giveaways and info about WEF so you can learn how we support Windsor public school students and teachers, and how you can help!
BringtheHoopla LLC provides high-quality programming for children of all ages by using the hoop as a form of play, exercise, and learning. We use positive reinforcement and encouragement to foster persistence, self-confidence, and free expression for all students.
Big Red Book Truck is a mobile bookstore that celebrates the "culture," by providing children with a literary experience centered around people of color.
The Connecticut Valley Tobacco Historical Society operates a museum to preserve the history of cigar-tobacco agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley and educate future generations.
In the summer of 2003, we went on a quest to find the perfect popcorn. Having once enjoyed kettle corn at a local event, we combed country fairs and farmer’s markets in search of the product we had so loved. But while we tried kettle corn by hundreds of vendors in fairs all over the northeast region, never once did we taste a product which met our expectations. Keifer’s Kettle Korn is the result of our quest to find that perfect kettle corn.
Specializing in comfort food based out of Central CT. Our Menu offers something for everyone in the family! Try our homemade baked mac & cheese, our cheesy loaded tots, homemade mozzarella sticks, fried Mac and cheese balls topped with our famous chipotle aioli, or pair all of these with one of our delicious soups!
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Windsor CT
Classic Fair food - Fried dough, served sweet - topped with powdered sugar, or savory with tomato sauce.
With Kona Ice, you get to flavor your own Kona shaved ice. That’s right! Our very own Flavorwave makes that possible. You’ll get your Kona from the window of the truck and then off you go to choose as much of as many flavors as you want! Flavor to your heart’s content. In short...you do you - Kona style!
Your favorite coffee, served up with along side a tasty baked treat. What could be better on a cool autumn day?
The Windsor Lions Club sponsors this fair favorite. Grab a bag of tasty popcorn!
Imagine the sweet, sugary smell of cotton candy wafting through the air. Now imagine that smell infused with the rich, maple flavor. That's maple cotton candy! And we have it at this years fair.
It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. The first bite is like a warm hug, and the flavor lingers long after you've finished eating.
Sponsored by Friends of NWP
We are also thrilled to have many civic organizations appearing at the Fair with displays and booths to share their message.
