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The businesses are open behind the big green fence at GRAVA's development, Founders Plaza. Remember that The Blue Dragonfly, Giovanni's, Peking Chinese, and other businesses in the plaza are OPEN for business! See you there!
Shad Derby Day is Saturday, May 18, 2024! The Windsor Shad Derby Festival is a Beloved New England Tradition Every Spring!
Get all the info here:
https://www.windsorshadderby.org/festival-on-the-green.html
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The 52nd Kiwanis Shad Derby Road Race is on May 18, 2024. This is your chance to be part of one of the longest continuously running road races in the state of Connecticut. Bring your family & friends to help us celebrate! The proceeds support scholarships for Windsor High School graduates. The Kiwanis Shad Derby Road Race is a 5K, accompanied by a 1.5-mile fun walk, for the young ones and the young at heart.
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The 2025 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday starting on June 19, 2025 and runs through October 16, 2025 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center.
This well-attended weekly local marketplace in Windsor Center may include locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, honey, books and more, along with live music!
Come browse and talk with our farmers and other vendors this summer, enjoy live music, enjoy the sunshine and a fresh, healthy vibe!
LOOKING FOR 2025 MARKET PARTNERS - deadline is 4/30/25
Calling all eco-champions and supporters of community vibrancy! We're on the hunt for passionate sponsors eager to showcase their commitment to sustainability and the heart of Windsor. Join us in illuminating the way forward towards a greener, more vibrant future for our beloved center!
Become a Market Partner!
2025 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
We allow one nonprofit organization to set up each week.
If you would like to participate this year, please return the attached application, no later than April 30. We are committed to having our schedule set up in advance and will notify you as soon as possible. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download the form here: Non-Profit Application and mail it to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!
2025 MARKET VENDOR PARTICIPANTS:
If you would like to participate this year, please review the information and fill out the online application form here, Market Vendor info & Application as well as the State of Connecticut crop plan, if applicable, no later than April 30. Please also send an updated insurance certificate and payment. The balance is due the first day of our market. You can also Download a printable form here: Application download and mail it with all required documents & payment to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!
2025 Musical entertainment TBD - Stay Tuned!!
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PAST 2024 MARKET
A big thank you to our 2024 Market Partners and our Presenting Sponsor, Windsor Federal Bank!
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Instructor: Kelly Kelly
Sunday, May 19 from 11-2pm
$75, $67.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)
Celebrate spring by creating a colorful stained glass tulip mosaic with local artist Kelly Kelly! Students will layout a cohesive floral mosaic piece, learn glass cutting, nipping and grouting, all while listening to music and chatting with other creatives! All materials provided.
All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.
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- Delight your friends and family
- Support Windsor Center businesses
- Keep Windsor Center vibrant
- Give Windsor center gift cards to your employees
One gift card - lots of places to use it! Refillable Windsor Center Gift Cards make great gifts for friends, relatives, co-workers and employees, and for anyone that lives or works in central Connecticut. Companies are giving them out as program prizes, employee incentives and holiday gifts!
More shops and restaurants are being added ! Here is the current list:
Order your gift cards today! You can check your balance and refill them on our website.
read more
A Big Weekend in Windsor!
Reminder!
 |
The businesses are open behind the big green fence at GRAVA's development, Founders Plaza. Remember that The Blue Dragonfly, Giovanni's, Peking Chinese, and other businesses in the plaza are OPEN for business! See you there!
Shad Derby Day
 |
Shad Derby Day is Saturday, May 18, 2024! The Windsor Shad Derby Festival is a Beloved New England Tradition Every Spring!
Get all the info here:
https://www.windsorshadderby.org/festival-on-the-green.html
read more
52nd Annual Kiwanis Shad Derby Road Run And Walk
 |
The 52nd Kiwanis Shad Derby Road Race is on May 18, 2024. This is your chance to be part of one of the longest continuously running road races in the state of Connecticut. Bring your family & friends to help us celebrate! The proceeds support scholarships for Windsor High School graduates. The Kiwanis Shad Derby Road Race is a 5K, accompanied by a 1.5-mile fun walk, for the young ones and the young at heart.
read more
Farmers Market
 |
The 2025 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday starting on June 19, 2025 and runs through October 16, 2025 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center.
This well-attended weekly local marketplace in Windsor Center may include locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, honey, books and more, along with live music!
Come browse and talk with our farmers and other vendors this summer, enjoy live music, enjoy the sunshine and a fresh, healthy vibe!
LOOKING FOR 2025 MARKET PARTNERS - deadline is 4/30/25
Calling all eco-champions and supporters of community vibrancy! We're on the hunt for passionate sponsors eager to showcase their commitment to sustainability and the heart of Windsor. Join us in illuminating the way forward towards a greener, more vibrant future for our beloved center!
Become a Market Partner!
2025 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
We allow one nonprofit organization to set up each week.
If you would like to participate this year, please return the attached application, no later than April 30. We are committed to having our schedule set up in advance and will notify you as soon as possible. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download the form here: Non-Profit Application and mail it to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!
2025 MARKET VENDOR PARTICIPANTS:
If you would like to participate this year, please review the information and fill out the online application form here, Market Vendor info & Application as well as the State of Connecticut crop plan, if applicable, no later than April 30. Please also send an updated insurance certificate and payment. The balance is due the first day of our market. You can also Download a printable form here: Application download and mail it with all required documents & payment to us at PO Box 397, Windsor, CT 06095 Thank you!
2025 Musical entertainment TBD - Stay Tuned!!
********************************
PAST 2024 MARKET
A big thank you to our 2024 Market Partners and our Presenting Sponsor, Windsor Federal Bank!
read more
Glass Mosaic Workshop
 |
Instructor: Kelly Kelly
Sunday, May 19 from 11-2pm
$75, $67.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)
Celebrate spring by creating a colorful stained glass tulip mosaic with local artist Kelly Kelly! Students will layout a cohesive floral mosaic piece, learn glass cutting, nipping and grouting, all while listening to music and chatting with other creatives! All materials provided.
All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.
read more
Windsor Center Gift Cards
 |
- Delight your friends and family
- Support Windsor Center businesses
- Keep Windsor Center vibrant
- Give Windsor center gift cards to your employees
One gift card - lots of places to use it! Refillable Windsor Center Gift Cards make great gifts for friends, relatives, co-workers and employees, and for anyone that lives or works in central Connecticut. Companies are giving them out as program prizes, employee incentives and holiday gifts!
More shops and restaurants are being added ! Here is the current list:
| Ace Hardware Windsor | * Dom’s Broad Street Eatery |
| PC Development Group | * Union Street Tavern |
| Family Pizzeria | * The Bean @ 226 |
| First Town Downtown | * The Blue Dragonfly |
| Geissler’s Supermarket | * Beer Garden at Barts | Coming soon: Win-Some Thrift Shop | *Coming Soon: J&D Windsor Garage LLC |
| More info |
Order your gift cards today! You can check your balance and refill them on our website.
read more