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🍽️ Taste of Stamford, Outdoor Show & Maple Syrup Fun in CT
Good morning and Happy Tuesday! If you’re looking for something fun to add to your calendar, we’ve got you covered. From a foodie celebration in Stamford to a massive outdoor expo and a behind-the-scenes look at maple syrup making, there are plenty of great events happening across Connecticut in the days ahead.
Here’s what’s inside today:
🍽️ Taste of Stamford, a foodie celebration
🎣 The Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show
🍁 A From Sap to Syrup open sugarhouse experience
📗 This Month in CT History: Who Controls the Connecticut River? A Water Battle Between States
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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Stamford’s ultimate foodie celebration returns with local flavors and waterfront views.
Food lovers won’t want to miss the 32nd Annual Taste of Stamford, happening Thursday, March 19 from 5:30–7:30 PM at Harbor Terrace in Shippan Landing. This long-running event brings together more than 25 of Stamford’s top restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers for an evening filled with delicious bites and lively community energy.
Guests can sample a wide variety of flavors while enjoying music from DJ Paul Lacano and scenic views of Stamford Harbor and Long Island Sound. Known as one of the city’s most anticipated culinary events, Taste of Stamford offers the perfect opportunity to discover local restaurants, try new dishes, and connect with the community in a vibrant waterfront setting.
Three days of outdoor adventure, gear, and hands-on activities.
The Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show returns to the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun from March 20–22, 2026, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts for one of the largest events of its kind in the state. The three-day show features more than 200 booths showcasing fishing gear, hunting equipment, outdoor adventures, kayaks, boats, and more.
Visitors can attend expert-led seminars, watch live fly-casting demonstrations, and learn tips from professional anglers and guides. The event also features the Connecticut Nor’easter Turkey Calling Championship, interactive demonstrations, and a large Kids Fun Zone with wildlife shows, scavenger hunts, casting activities, and outdoor education designed for younger attendees.
Discover the science and tradition behind Connecticut maple sugaring.
On Sunday, March 22 from 10 AM–2 PM, visitors are invited to Great Mountain Forest’s sugarhouse in Norfolk for a special “From Sap to Syrup” open house. Guests can meet the forest’s foresters, learn how maple sap is collected and transformed into syrup, and even take home a bottle of the forest’s signature maple syrup. The program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the maple sugaring process and highlights how this longtime tradition continues to connect people with Connecticut’s forests and local agriculture.
Great Mountain Forest has been producing maple syrup for more than 80 years, blending traditional sugaring techniques with research and sustainable forestry. As Connecticut’s first bird-friendly maple syrup producer, the forest supports wildlife habitat while producing high-quality syrup. Visitors will also learn about the forest’s unique Sap House diary, an 80-year record tracking sap production, weather patterns, and ecological changes that provides valuable insight into forest health and climate trends.
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Enjoy a scenic wine tasting experience paired with delicious charcuterie.
Looking for the perfect way to relax and enjoy a memorable outing? Arrigoni Winery’s Premium Wine Tasting experience offers a delightful escape where great wine, scenic surroundings, and good company come together. Located in Portland, Connecticut, this family-owned winery invites guests to sip premium wines while enjoying charcuterie boards in a welcoming vineyard setting. With up to 46% off, it’s an easy way to treat yourself to a relaxing day out.
The tasting packages are designed for two or four guests, making it perfect for date nights, celebrations, or a casual afternoon with friends. Each experience includes premium wine tastings, full glasses of wine, and charcuterie boards to pair with the winery’s diverse selection of handcrafted wines. Guests also receive souvenir glasses to remember the experience long after the last sip.
Arrigoni Winery is known for its rustic New England charm and welcoming atmosphere, featuring a tasting room and outdoor pavilion where visitors can enjoy vineyard views, live music, and seasonal specialties like wine slushies. With more than 30 wines produced on-site, plus local craft beers and ciders available, there’s something for every palate.
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Kinky Boots (Hartford) - This celebrated musical, featuring a score by Cyndi Lauper, tells the inspiring story of an unlikely partnership in the world of shoe-making.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YET?
There’s no shortage of live music happening all around the state. Check out the upcoming show calendar below:
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
Who Controls the Connecticut River? A Water Battle Between States
In the early 20th century, Boston’s rapid population growth created a looming concern: the city needed a much larger and more reliable water supply. Engineers proposed building a massive reservoir in central Massachusetts to serve the expanding metropolitan area. While the plan promised long-term water security for Boston, it also sparked controversy across New England because the project relied on diverting water from the Connecticut River watershed.
Connecticut officials quickly raised concerns, arguing that reducing water flow from the river could harm industries, transportation routes, and recreation that depended on it throughout the state. When Massachusetts requested federal permission to divert water, Connecticut responded with legal action that eventually became the case Connecticut v. Massachusetts, which reached the United States Supreme Court.
The Court ultimately ruled in Massachusetts’ favor, allowing the reservoir project to move forward under strict limits on how much water could be diverted. Construction continued throughout the 1930s, and by 1939 the massive Quabbin Reservoir began filling. Today, the reservoir remains one of the largest man-made freshwater reservoirs in the world, while the Connecticut River continues to flow through the region thanks to the negotiated protections established during the dispute.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
Connecticut Talent Shows Up At The Oscars
Connecticut has several connections to this year’s Academy Awards. Greenwich musician Rob Mathes contributed string arrangements to the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, including a song nominated for Best Original Song. Meanwhile, Fairfield entrepreneur Allyson Mandelbaum will see her Shady Lady hats featured at an exclusive pre-Oscars gifting suite for nominees and presenters.
Students Push For Housatonic Marble To Become Connecticut’s State Rock
A group of Mansfield Middle School students testified before state lawmakers to designate Housatonic marble as Connecticut’s official state rock. The marble is widely used throughout the State Capitol building, and students say recognizing it could highlight the state’s geology while boosting tourism and local pride.
Small Earthquakes Rattle Parts Of Connecticut
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in Moodus, part of East Haddam, with magnitudes of 1.9 and 2.1. While no damage was reported, the tremors were felt in several nearby towns. The area is known for occasional seismic activity, though earthquakes in Connecticut remain relatively rare.
New Waterfront Restaurant Planned For Savin Rock
Developers have revealed details for The Kelsey at Savin Rock, a new waterfront restaurant and event venue planned for the former Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven. The multi-level destination will feature seafood, a raw bar, rooftop dining, and event spaces with views of Long Island Sound. Construction is underway, with an anticipated opening in late 2026.
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