Special Events

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Scarecrow Display
Throughout the weekend

11th Annual Quilt Show
Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12

Salisbury Sip & Stroll
on Friday, October 11

Magic Shows
on Saturday, October 12

Facepainting CANCELED
on Saturday, October 12

Jazz Musician
on Saturday, October 12

Salisbury Band Concert
on Saturday, October 12

Crafts and Games
on Saturday, October 12

Hayrides
on Saturday, October 12

Blue Studio Dance Performance
on Saturday, October 12

Musical Performance by the Joint Chiefs
on Saturday, October 12

Martha Graham Dance Performance
on Saturday, October 12

Food and Drinks
Throughout the weekend

Food Trucks
Throughout the weekend

Repair It
Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12

World Percussion Jam
on Saturday, October 12

Prime Rib Dinner
on Saturday, October 12

4th Annual Pet Parade
on Sunday, October 13

SWSA Brew-Ski Fest
on Sunday, October 13

 

Scarecrow Display

Throughout the weekend

See the many scarecrows lining Main Street in both Salisbury and Lakeville. Then vote for your favorites—ballots are available at the Salisbury General Store, White Hart Inn, and Lakeville Wine & Spirits. Cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 for winners of Best School Scarecrows, Best Individual/Family Scarecrows, and Best Non-Profit Scarecrows. A trophy will be awarded to Best Business Scarecrow. Click here for more information and registration form

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11th Annual Quilt Show

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 - 10 am - 4 pm - Salisbury Congregational Church

Admire the many beautiful quilts draped over the pews throughout the church. All quilts are welcome in the exhibit -- whether made by you or a relative, purchased or received. Please bring your quilt(s) to the church from October 8-10 between 9 am and 3 pm. Cards will be available to list your name, contact information, and each quilt's "story," such as its design, its quilter, and how it was acquired if known.

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Salisbury Sip & Stroll

Friday, October 11 - 5 pm to 8 pm

Join us for a relaxed “Sip & Stroll” event to kick off the Fall Festival weekend! Stop in the shops along Main Street and Academy Street for a variety of refreshments to sip and enjoy, along with shopping and socializing.

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Magic Shows

Saturday, October 12 - 11 am and 2 pm

Two free magic shows with Peter James. Gather outside the Salisbury Congregation Church on Library Street for a fun event for kids of all ages.

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Facepainting CANCELED

Saturday, October 12 - 10 am to 4 pm

The Happy Facepainter, Christine Gloster, will create wonderful works of art, from a princess or tiger to a superhero or ghost. Stop by her booth on the Library lawn.

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Jazz Musician

Saturday, October 12 - 11 am to 1 pm

Local jazz musician Eric Loffswold will be playing solo jazz guitar in the courtyard behind the Salisbury General Store. Enjoy a mellow mix of jazz standards and bossa novas plus a few surprises!

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Salisbury Band Concert

Saturday, October 12 – Noon to 1:30

Enjoy music on the Library lawn by the Salisbury Band Senior Quickstep Hotshots.

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Crafts and Games

Saturday, October 12 – 10 am to 4 pm - Scoville Memorial Library lawn

Lots of autumn crafts and games for children of all ages – pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, glitter tattoos, lawn games, popcorn, and more. Sponsored by SOAR, Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury Central School 8th Grade Class and EXTRAS.

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Hay Ride

Saturday, October 12 – 12 to 4 pm

Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride! Tractor and hay wagon depart on Library Street.

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Blue Studio Dance Performance

Saturday, October 12 - 1 pm — on The White Hart lawn

Enjoy a dance performance showcasing the amazing work of students in the Blue Studio’s programs. Check out the variety of dance classes offered in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut.

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Musical Performance by the Joint Chiefs

Saturday, October 12 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - The White Hart lawn

Enjoy live music by the popular Joint Chiefs – Eliot Osborn on guitar, bass and vocals; Louise Lindenmeyr on mandolin, button box accordion and vocals; George Potts on guitar, bass and vocals; and Diana Herold on drums and percussion.

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Martha Graham Dance Performance

Saturday, October 12 - 2 pm to 3 pm The Buttons Garden outside the Scoville Memorial Library

National Iron Bank presents two iconic Martha Graham Dances: The Apple Dance from El Penitente and Lamentation performed by Graham 2. Following the performance, Graham dancers will lead children of all ages in expressive movement using props and fabric tubes. Plus “Graham” crackers and apple cider to enjoy.

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Food and Drinks

Throughout the Weekend

Hot Dog Tent – Friday and Saturday on Main Street by Congregational Church

Fall Comfort Food Booth – Saturday on Main Street by Academy Street

Sweet William’s Coffee Shop & Bakery – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 17 Main Street

Provisions at The White Hart Inn – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 15 Under Mountain Road

Plus food trucks (see below)

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Food Trucks

Throughout the Weekend

New to the Fall Festival – a variety of food trucks offering many delicious specialties!

Crepe Royale – Friday and Sunday by Salisbury General Store on Main Street

Cousins Maine Lobster – Saturday by Honeychurch Home on Academy Street

151 Pressed (paninis) – Saturday by Johnnycake Books on Academy Street

Peter Doda’s Softee Ice Cream – Friday and Sunday by Honeychurch Home on Academy Street Saturday by Salisbury General Store on Main Street

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Pop-Up Repair Shop

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 – 10 am to 4 pm — Salisbury Congregational Church

You can break the cycle of throwing things away! Volunteers with various skills will sew on missing buttons, sharpen knives, replace a lamp switch or frayed cord, repair toys, stitch a seam or hem, fix a picture frame, or repair whatever small household items or furniture you have. All work is free! Click here to sign up. Click here to sign up

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World Percussion Jam

Saturday, October 12 — 1:30 to 3:30

Join a renown percussionist, John Marshall, and friends for a fun trip around the world. They will be playing in the courtyard behind the Salisbury General Store.

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Prime Rib Dinner

Saturday, October 12 – 5 pm to 8 pm – Lakeville Hose, 4 Brook Street, Lakeville

Delicious Prime Rib Dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. To eat in or take out; for large orders call 860-435-9981 on Saturday.

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4rd Annual Pet Parade

Sunday, October 13 – Noon -- Lakeville Community Field (behind Patco)

Enjoy the Pet Parade featuring a variety of dogs and other pets with and without costumes. (Past entrants included a goat and a turtle!) After the short parade through town, return to Community Field for the awarding of prizes in various categories, such as best costume, biggest dog, and longest tail. If you plan to enter a pet in the parade, please download the registration form HERE.

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SWSA Annual Brew-Ski Fest

Sunday, October 13 - 1 pm to 4 pm - Ski Jumps behind Salisbury

The 15th Annual Brew Ski Fest is sponsored by SWSA. Over 30 breweries will offer over 200 beers, ciders, and hard seltzers. Live music by the Steve Dunn Band. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. For advance tickets or more info go to Jumpfest.org.

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