Showing posts with label Local Happenings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Local Happenings. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2009

Village Fair Days in New Milford CT, 2009, a fun weekend for all!

Bandstand CC New Milford Connecticut Village Fair Days will be held Friday and Saturday, July 24th and July 25th. Since 1967 Village Fair Days have been held in New Milford Connecticut, this year is Village Fair Days number 42! I have been going for 30 years now and loving every year. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a slice of Americana!

Village Fair Days are sponsored by the Greater New  Milford Chamber of Commerce, and held on our picturesque and historic Village Green. The electrical boxes are up, the wires are coiled along the green in anticipation of the upcoming event. In a matter of a few days the tents will go up, activity around the green will rise until the the fair begins on Friday. It is truly a fun event, there are so many things to see, to buy, to EAT, I just love it! Local business, organizations and clubs will show you what they are doing at the south end of the green. Food tents with enough variety to please even the toughest critic will be in the center of the green, and the artisans and craftsman will sell their wares at the north end of the green.

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The Greater New Milford Board of Realtors® will have a booth again this year. We are all taking turns manning the booth. Last year I was there quite a bit and met so many wonderful people, I really had a great time! I hope that you will take a moment and stop by our booth to say hello.

And let's not forget the
New Milford Idol finals! Friday night, July 24th from 7 - 10 pm semi-finals and finals will be held under the tent. Our latest NEW MILFORD IDOL will be chosen! Here is a list of the semi-finalists, Beth Conkey, Chris DiFabbio, Jannette Dubray, Kari Frawley, Meghan Henriques, Denise Howard, Jenn Kopec, John Mackiewicz, Mollie McDonald, Karen Pavlik, Tom Powell, Tom Rapela, Josh Susco and Curtis Thompson. Well done to all of you and good luck!

If you missed the quarter finals there are many videos on YouTube, I picked "Soul Man" to show you here.



I hope to see you there on Friday and Saturday, July 24th and 25th on the Village Green in New Milford Connecticut for our 42nd annual Village Fair Days. A big thank you to all the volunteers who make this event possible, to all the vendors, the groups who work tirelessly to provide the food, the fun and the cleanup after. And thank you to the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce and the Village Fair Days Committee who work all year for this fantastic part of our local heritage. New Milford Idol is sponsored by All American Waste LLC, First National Bank of Litchfield, Circuit Wizard and Litchfield Hills Kitchen and Bath, thank you for you generous support!

Don't forget, free parking at John Pettibone School with FREE shuttle transportation to and from the Village Green is available to all!

Are you looking to buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more.

Homes for sale, greater New Milford CT.

Local area information, New Milford, Washington, Roxbury, Kent, Bridgewater, Sherman and Warren. Why you should be looking for a home here!


© 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Fireworks for the 4th of July over New Milford CT, fireworks, carnival, music, food and fun!

Fireworks and fun over New Milford, Connecticut! This weekend will be full of fun, fireworks and  food in New Milford.fireworks


Kicking off the celebration will be the carnival, complete with rides, games and food, to be held at Youngs Field.  This event is sponsored by the New Milford Lions Club.


SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE....

ferris wheel On the 4th, opening ceremonies will take place on our beautiful Village Green at 5:00 pm.  Come and dance to the big band swing sounds of the Sonny Carroll Dance Band from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and the Bob Marley tribute band Respect from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Both bands will be performing on the Village Green. Bring those dance shoes and your appetite! And if you don't find enough to eat downtown at our many eateries or at the carnival, the Woman's Club of Greater New Milford will be serving a giant cake on the Village Green!


Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 pm, or full dark. They will be set off from Fort Hill Still Meadow (behind Starbucks). The police department is reminding everyone that Town View, Pealger Hill and Fort Hill Road will be closed to traffic during the fireworks display. In case of rain, the fireworks display will be held on July 5th.

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Thank you to all whose hard work made these weekend festivities possible, including the New Milford Lions Club, the Woman's Club of Greater New Milford and the Village Center Organization.


Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend, no matter what you decide to do! Please remember to drive safely and responsibly over the holiday weekend (and beyond).


American flag


Are you looking to buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Interested in finding our about real estate in New Milford? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more.
Homes for sale, greater New Milford CT.
Local area information, New Milford, Washington, Roxbury, Kent, Bridgewater, Sherman and Warren. Why you should be looking for a home here!

© 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Local Happenings, New Milford CT


Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!




When was the last time you had breakfast with the Easter Bunny? On Saturday, April 11th the Easter Bunny will be having breakfast at the New Milford VFW Post 1672. Breakfast is from 9-11am, followed by an egg hunt. The VFW is located at 11 Avery Road in New Milford, behind Peggy's Coffee Shop, just off Route 202. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information call 860.354.7995.



Easter Egg Hunt and More!

Egg hunt, games, refreshments and fun fun fun! Saturday, April 11th at 1:00 pm the Northville Baptist Church will host an Easter egg hunt for youngsters through the 5th grade. Bring your own basket. There will be refreshments served, and crafts and games! Please call 860.350.8397 for more information. The Northville Baptist Church is located on 9 Little Bear Hill Road in New Milford.