Opening Night was once the place to be at the end of November in Simsbury. It was described as a "Renaissance of the Arts" and attracted tons of visitors the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year thanks to the top-notch entertainment—Ray Romano was among its many performers. However, the holiday event got so big that it […]
There's nothing quite like New England in the autumn. As the vibrant green leaves of summer transition to shades of fiery red, yellow, and orange, the entire region undergoes one massive transformation, welcoming a season of slightly chillier temperatures before winter roars in. Experience the beautiful calm before the storm on the self-guided Simsbury Fall […]
The Simsbury Inn, Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar, and Table 570 are a few of the restaurants lined up to participate in the Simsbury Spooktacular Chili Challenge on Saturday, October 28th. It'll put these seasoned chefs to the test, tasking them with creating a distinct, delicious chili that will wow the competition's judges. The Chili […]
Simsbury is doing Oktoberfest a bit differently. In lieu of a boozy party, it's hosting the Tower Toot Festival at the Heublein Tower on October 21st and 22nd. The annual event is as educational as it is entertaining, given that the Heublein Tower was built back in 1914 and boasts more than a century of […]
Rosedale Farm and Vineyards has been an integral thread in the fabric of the Simsbury community for nearly 100 years. It was founded in 1920 by a local family—the same family whose fifth generation carries on the business today. In the past century, they've expanded the scope of the family farm to include a vineyard, […]
The Simsbury Flying Club describes its 2017 Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show as "a special kind of country fair." But instead of focusing on fried foods and barnyard animals, this fair is all about vehicles that drive on the road or soar above it. The 2017 Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show will host more than […]
For nearly half a century, the Simsbury Woman's Club has been raising funds for local causes via their arts and crafts festival. The 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will unfold along Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury Center on September 16th and 17th, raising funds for scholarships for local college students and many community organizations. […]
The 2017 Septemberfest promises to get the entire community out and mingling at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center this September 8th through the 10th. Each evening offers a different theme, and since admission for the entire weekend is just five bucks (or free for kids under 13), you can check out all of them. […]
On Thursday, August 31st, some of the Hartford area's top chefs will take a break from the kitchen to show off their skills at the 9th Annual A Taste In Simsbury. Although the roster of chefs is still being built, you can expect every type of food to be represented, from New American cuisine to […]
The 2017 Giant Used Book Sale is the latest installment in an ongoing Simsbury tradition. Each year, the Simsbury Public Library wraps up the summer with an early-September book sale to end all book sales. Although the library sells used books year-round at the Friends' Book Store on its lower level, the Giant Used Book […]