Open Air Market & Festival

August 28, 2016,  10:00am – 4:00pm

The historic Mansion will transform its 700 foot vista into a marketplace and festival where a variety of vendors will gather to sell their Connecticut grown or made products. One can stroll from tent to tent purchasing fresh produce, fruit, cheese, breads and prepared foods. Local artisans such as potters, painters and jewelers have been invited to sell their work. Visitors will be encouraged to lounge on the lawn with lunch and listen to live music performed on the patio. Families can bring their children and spend the day. It will be a day to discover the Wadsworth Mansion, enjoy music and art, and experience the tradition of shopping at an open-air market.

Parking will be at Wilbert Snow School, Mercy High School, and Vinal High School. The most convenient parking is at Mercy High School.  Mansion parking is reserved for handicap and families with strollers only.

**A shuttle will run between adjacent Snow School and the Mansion**

**A second shuttle will run between Vinal High School and Mercy High School**

Special thanks to Hunter’s Ambulance for their support of this event.

A complete list of participating vendors can be found below.

A STITCH OF MINE crochet items

ACCENTS IN BLOOM handcrafted gemstone jewelry

ALIFIBAG fabric and handknit purses

ALISON DESIGNS, LLC handcrafted jewelry of gemstones, cultured pearls and sterling silver

ANCIENT GARDENS HYPERTUFA garden art, planters, mushrooms

ART CENTER KILLINGWORTH promotion of programs at the Killingworth Art Center

AUNTIE ARWEN’S SPICES spices

BALLEK’S GARDEN CENTER plants and horticultural items

BANKS ART STUDIO fused glass

BAREFOOT BOOKS children’s books

BEACH HOUSE GLASS jewelry

BIRDHOUSE ACCENTS individually hand crafted wood birdhouses

BOOKS AND BOOS books, cds

BOWTIES BY CYLUS accessories for boys and girls

BUREAU’S SUGARHOUSE the most amazing kettlecorn

COLD GOATS FARM mohair and wool blend yarns, roving and finished knit item

CHET’S ITALIAN ICE real hand scooped Italian ices

CATO CORNER FARM cheese

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY philanthropy leadership legacy

COPPER CITY PHOTOGRAPHY

CLEAN ENERGY TASK FORCE

MIDDLETOWN COMMISSION ON THE ARTS arts participation booth

CYR BBQ smoked BBQ

DAGMAR DESSERTS baked goods

DDJ DESIGNS tie dye clothing for children and adults

EMMA LYN DESIGNS custom designed accessories

EXPRESSIONS POTTERY  handmade pottery

FLASH & FIRE handmade pottery & jewelry

FOXGLOVES six styles of foxgloves, cotton crocheted hats, swiss pruners, etc.

GRAND GOURMET CATERERS brick oven pizza

HEART ART CRAFTS jewelry made from vintage buttons, buckles and jewelry parts

HOMETOWN BAKERY breads, scones, cookies, pastries

ICRV RADIO radio station

JAMIE’S ORGANIC CANDLES hand made palm wax candles

KILLAM & BASSETTE FARMSTEAD fresh CT grown fruits, veggies, jam, eggs, corn on the cob, pickles, etc.

KIT’S CREATIONS unique hand-designed beaded jewelry and sea glass jewelry

LADEDAH! hand made fine silver and beaded jewelry

LAVENDER FARM lavender products

LIV’S OYSTER BAR  lobster rolls and chowder

MERIANO’S BAKE SHOPPE bread, cookies, stuffed breads, pasta, cannoli and strudel

MIDDLESEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MAMOUN’S FALAFEL

NORA CUPCAKE cupcakes

NOW AND THEN oil cloth accessories, reversible tote bags, placemats, zippered pouches and tablecloths

NORM’S BEST marinated mushrooms and cucumbers, jams

NORTHFORDY FARM certified naturally grown vegetables, herbs, flowers

NUTMEG NATURALS cold process soaps, bath salts, solid perfumes, soap gift sets, etc.

ODONATA sea glass jewelry and gifts

OLDSTONE STUDIO fine silver, bronze jewelry

ON THE WING BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY bird themed matted and framed prints, notecards, and calendars

PAISLEY PEACOCK BODY ARTS henna and glitter body art

PURSEABILITIES hand knitted wool, felted purses, belts, hats, scarfs

POSITIVE ENERGY handmade wirewrap jewelry and personalized macrame name bracelets

QUILIBET semiprecious stones, sterling silver & Swarovski crystal jewelry

RAELINDA WOAD storyteller jewelry

RAW YOU-NIVERSE raw organic, vegan, fruit, and green smoothies

RIBBON RULES handmade preppy ribbon accessories, belts, headbands, keychains, watchbands & watches, etc.

RIVERDOG PRINTS prints

RUSTICA ORNAMENTALS garden ornaments

SAVOUR LLC specialty cookies

SEVERENCE FOODS gourmet chips

SILVER MOON HERBALS organic herbal health and beauty products, oils, soaps, teas and pillows

SIMPSON DESIGN STAINED GLASS stained glass panels and boxes, glass fused bowls and plates, wine bottles and cheese platters

SIXPENCE PIE COMPANY meat and vegetable pies, sweet pies, and stuffed breads

SNOW FARM craft and fine art instruction

SOLSTICE HANDCRAFTED organic lotions, make up, and body products

STAR LIGHT GARDENS heirloom tomatoes, salad greens, garlic and arugula

SUGAR MAPLE FARMS maple syrup, maple butter, maple candy and honey

SUMMER GLASS stained glass

SUMMER HILL CATERING & SAUCES breakfast sandwiches, drinks, lunch, pesto, dressings, marinades, and sauces

SWEET MAVENS biscotti

THE FARMER’S COW teas, lemonade, and ice cream

THE OLIVE OIL FACTORY olive oil and vinegars

THREE SISTERS FARMS candles and beeswax products

TOMIKO POTTERY

TOMMY CONCH handmade luxury sterling silver jewelry

VANS BACKYARD BERRIES jams, jellies and preserves

WADSWORTH MANSION tshirts, ornaments, mugs, information

WALK BY FAITH DOGGIE BAKERY doggie and kitty treats

WELLSTONE FARM produce and flowers

WHY A SPOON? hand carved wooden spoons, bowls, cups, scoops

WHOLE HARMONY organic herbal teas

WINDING DRIVE artisan jams, jellies, and marmalade using CT grown fruits & samples

WITH HEART BY HAND paperweights, jewelry, trinket boxes, greeting cards, etc.

WOOLEN IT BE NICE felt wool products made from real and recycled wool

WRAPS WITH A TWIST unique handmade wraps and scarf sets

WOOD BY FORREST cutting boards

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