Discover the Charm: Open Air Market & Festival at Wadsworth Mansion
Event Details
When: August 25, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate, 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457
Step into a world of local splendor at the iconic Wadsworth Mansion, set against a backdrop of lush landscapes and architectural beauty. This special day transforms the mansion’s grand vista into a vibrant marketplace brimming with Connecticut’s finest offerings. Explore an array of tents featuring fresh, farm-to-table produce, artisan cheeses, handcrafted breads, and a multitude of prepared foods. Discover the craftsmanship of local artisans including potters, painters, and jewelers, each offering unique items that tell a story of Connecticut’s rich cultural heritage.
This family-friendly event invites you to relax on the sprawling mansion lawn, enjoy delightful lunches, and sway to the rhythms of live music performed on the elegant patio. It’s more than a market; it’s a day to immerse yourself in the arts, indulge in culinary delights, and create lasting memories in the serene setting of Wadsworth Mansion.
Transport & Parking Essentials
Parking is available at Wilbert Snow School, Mercy High School, and Vinal High School, with shuttles providing quick access to and from these sites. Reserved parking at the mansion caters to handicapped visitors and families with strollers for convenience and ease.
Pets Welcome
Bring along your well-behaved, leashed dogs to enjoy the day outdoors.
Experience the Sounds and Sights
Live Music Lineup:
- Morning Melodies (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Middletown Symphonic Band
- Afternoon Harmonies (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM): Blue Cherry Band
Explore and Engage: Delve into history with self-guided tours of the majestic Wadsworth Mansion available all day.
Meet Our Esteemed Vendors
- 860 KOMBUCHA Kombucha made from local CT farms
- A LITTLE PINK ELEPHANT Fused glass
- ADELBROOK BARK-ERY Dog toys, treats, and accessories
- ALISON DESIGNS, LLC handcrafted jewelry of gemstones, cultured pearls and sterling silver
- AMANDA SURVESKI Illustrated prints and illustrations by nature, notecards, bookmarks, tea towels, and more
- ANCIENT GARDENS HYPERTUFA garden art, planters, mushrooms
- BAREFOOT BOOKS children’s books
- BEACH HOUSE GLASS jewelry
- BIRDHOUSE ACCENTS individually hand crafted wood birdhouses
- BISCOTTI & BEYOND gourmet biscotti
- BITTERSWEET FARM 40 kinds of artisanal medicinal and beverage teas, simmers, tonics and more.
- BIZZY B’s CRAFTS & CROCHET crochet characters and more
- BRENCHER FARMS fresh cut CT grown flowers
- BUREAU’S SUGARHOUSE maple kettlecorn
- CALL TO CARE UGANDA non-profit goods/wares
- CARIB CREATIONS custom cutting boards & wood engraved decor
- CATO CORNER FARM local artisanal cheese
- CHET’S ITALIAN ICE real hand scooped Italian ices
- CHEZ DENNIS INC. jewelry
- COLD GOATS FARM mohair and wool blend yarns, roving and finished knit item
- CITY OF MIDDLETOWN RECYCLING water and recycling services
- COMMISSION ON THE ARTS arts participation booth
- COTTAGE WICKS organic candles, lotions, and cosmetics
- COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER lobster food truck
- CREATIONS BY E STERNS wood flower arrangements
- DDJ DESIGNS tie dye clothing for children and adults
- DEBBYE ROSIN EXPRESSIONS POTTERY handmade pottery
- DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH BEAUTY hand poured soap
- DOG AND HEN GOURMET PET TREATS organic pet treats
- DYEABOLIC DYES iced dyed clothing
- EKKLESIA contemporary dance studio, information
- FLAME LICKED DESIGNS handmade glass beads and jewelry
- FOREVER EDEN jewelry & screen printed apparel
- FLASH & FIRE hand fired pottery, silver jewelry
- FRANKS ANDREWS MOBILE KITCHEN delicious pizza!
- HEART ART CRAFTS jewelry made from vintage buttons, buckles and jewelry parts
- HANDMADE IN MADISON quilts
- HELLO DOLLY MAMA doll clothes and handmade dolls
- HERBAL DEVA LLC farm grown herbal remedies
- HOME PREP SOLUTIONS natural house cleaning products
- HORSE of CT non profit organization
- HUCK & CO intentional jewelry
- INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL information
- KILLAM & BASSETTE FARMSTEAD fresh CT grown fruits, veggies, jam, eggs, corn on the cob, pickles, etc.
- KNOTS ON EUCLID handmade macramé handbags
- LAUREL CREST CREATIONS handmade creations
- LISA MAREE DESIGN handmade bags
- MABLE’S MUGS POTTERY handmade pottery
- MERANO’S BAKERY stuffed breads, cannoli, pies, breads
- MOONFAERIE DESIGN linens, aprons, trims
- MIDDLETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT information
- MIDDLETOWN RESOURCE RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION
- NEW ENGLAND COFFEE GUY locally sourced coffee, lattes, iced tea
- NORA CUPCAKE cupcakes
- NOVACLAVI DESIGN cork and leather designs
- NOW AND THEN oil cloth accessories, reversible tote bags, placemats, zippered pouches and tablecloths
- OGHAM IRISH GIFTS handcrafted jewelry, Irish gifts
- OH FUDGE! AND MORE handcrafted fudge and sweet treats
- ON THE WING BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY bird themed matted and framed prints, notecards, and calendars
- OUR KID’S FARM soap
- PAINTINGS BY JACI prints and paintings
- PAISLEY PEACOCK BODY ART henna and face painting
- PAPINEAU STUDIO finely etched and painted crystal/fine made jewelry
- PURSEABILITIES hand knitted wool, felted purses, belts, hats, scarfs
- QUILIBET semi precious stones, sterling silver & Swarovski crystal jewelry
- QUILLING ART BY AMILIA quilling artwork
- RAELINDA WOAD storyteller jewelry
- RIBBON RULES handmade preppy ribbon accessories, belts, headbands, keychains, watchbands & watches, etc.
- SEVERENCE FOODS gourmet chips
- SKYSCRAPER SANDWICH TRUCK deli sandwiches
- SIMPSON DESIGN STAINED GLASS stained glass panels and boxes, glass fused bowls and plates, wine bottles and cheese platters
- SOCK STARZ, LLC novelty socks
- SUGAR MAPLE FARMS maple syrup, maple butter, maple candy and honey
- SUMMER GLASS stained glass
- TASTY EMPANADA empanadas
- TASTY BAKES AND CAKES baked cookies, brownies, sweets
- THE JOBS HILL PROVISION CO pickles
- THE FLOWERED PRESS pressed flower art
- THREE SISTERS FARMS candles and beeswax products
- TWO HERONS FARM live screen printing, flowers, farm goods
- VINTAGE TIMES hand painted vintage maps
- WADSWORTH MANSION ornaments, mugs, information
- WENDY BLACK-NASTA DESIGNS handmade silver jewelry
- WHY A SPOON? hand carved wooden spoons, bowls, cups, scoops
- WOOLEN IT BE NICE felt wool products made from real and recycled wool
- YARN ADDICTION ARTS woven baskets, bowls, home decor
- ZACHARY BLOOM JEWELRY DESIGNS handcrafted gemstone jewelry
Don’t miss this exquisite day out at the Open Air Market & Festival where community, culture, and craftsmanship converge in the heart of Connecticut!
Open Air Market & Festival
Join us at Wadsworth Mansion on Aug 25, 2024, for the Open Air Market & Festival. Experience local arts, crafts, fresh produce, and live music in a historic setting from 10 AM - 4 PM.