First Town Downtown Windsor CT

Windsor CT Main Street Program
Phone: 860-247-8982


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FTDT News: This Week in Windsor

Dom's Re-opening Sept 14


Dom's Re-opening Sept 14


We're very happy to announce that Dom's Broad Street Eatery will be re-opening on Monday, September 14th. Many of you know that they had a fire and Jason had to close the restaurant for quite a while to repair the damage. Welcome them back to the fray on Monday!
domsbroadsteatery.com

Windsor Center Gift Cards


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:


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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.


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Farmers Market


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!!


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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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Featured Board Member: Rich Esposito


Featured Board Member: Rich Esposito


Rich Esposito is the Chief Financial Officer of The Loomis Chaffee School. He has worked in education administration for more than fifteen years and has prior experience in finance and strategic planning with Ford Motor Company and new ventures with several privately held firms. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in New York. Rich holds a degree in finance from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rich has served on several boards, including the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. Rich and his family live in Windsor.

Upcoming Events

4/17
(3 days)
The Windsor Lions Easter Plant Sale
4/21
Kitchen Remodels
4/21
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
4/24
Veterans Coffee Hour
4/24
Shad Derby Trivia Night Contest!
4/24
Shad Derby Trivia Night Contest!
4/25
Color Theory (4 weeks)
4/26
Hayden Station Annual Pancake Breakfast
4/26
Heritage Brick Installation Ceremony
4/28
Let's Get Organized


Mission Statement
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity.

Become a member of First Town Downtown and be a part of the growth of Windsor's downtown area and Windsor as a whole! Join or Renew your membership in First Town Downtown, Windsor's Main Street program.

  • Address:161 Broad St, Windsor, CT

  • Phone: 860-247-8982

  • Email: info@ftdt.org