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Good morning and happy Tuesday! 🎉 Looking for fun ways to spend your week? From classic fairs to an art-filled day by the coast, we’ve rounded up some of the best happenings in Connecticut. Here’s what’s inside today’s email:

🎡 76th Annual Berlin Fair
🐸 Four Town Fair in Somers
🎨 Stonington Borough Art Walk
📗 This Month in CT History: Remembering a Century-Old Connecticut Landmark
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed

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🎡 76TH ANNUAL BERLIN FAIR IS THIS WEEK

A Classic Connecticut Tradition Returns September 11–14

76th Annual Berlin Fair is back at the Berlin Fairgrounds for four days of excitement and community fun. This long-standing tradition offers everything from horse shows, tractor pulls, and agricultural exhibits to midway rides, contests, and local crafts.

With live entertainment, flowers, games, and family-friendly attractions, the Berlin Fair is a must-visit. Admission options are available for adults, seniors, military, veterans, and kids (with free entry for children under 12). Whether you come for the food, the farm animals, or the festive atmosphere, it’s an event packed with something for everyone.

📍 Berlin Fairgrounds, 430 Beckley Rd, Berlin, CT
📅 September 11–14, 2025
⏰ Thu 4–10pm, Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 9am–7pm

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🎠 FOUR TOWN FAIR ROLLS INTO TOWN

Family Fun in Somers September 11–14

The Four Town Fair is one of Connecticut’s oldest fairs, bringing the community together since the early 1800s. Expect animal pulls, a car show, parade, horse events, live entertainment, and classic contests like frog jumping, corn and pie eating, and the famous skillet toss.

With food, rides, a mini-farm, and plenty of games, it’s a full weekend of family fun. Admission is affordable, and kids 12 and under get in free. Parking is also free both on and off premises.

📍 Four Town Fairgrounds, 56 Egypt Rd, Somers, CT
📅 September 11–14, 2025
⏰ Thu 4–9pm, Fri 4–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–5pm 

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🎨 CHECK OUT THE 7TH ANNUAL STONINGTON BOROUGH ART WALK

A Celebration of Local Artists September 13

The Seventh Annual Stonington Borough Art Walk takes over Water Street on Saturday, September 13, from 10am–4pm. Over 60 artists representing 10 genres will showcase their work, from painting and textiles to sculpture and photography.

Beyond the art, spend the day exploring charming courtyards, museums, shops, and restaurants in the Borough. Don’t miss the Glaze Vase Project—a hunt for tiny vases hidden throughout town! Sponsored by local businesses and open to the public, this event celebrates creativity while supporting the community.

📍 Downtown Stonington Borough, Water Street, Stonington, CT
📅 September 13, 2025 (Rain date Sept. 14)
⏰ 10am–4pm
💲 Free admission

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🎃 SCORE A HUGE DISCOUNT TO PHANTOM FALL FEST AT LAKE COMPOUNCE

Frightfully Fun Family Adventures Await This Fall

Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce is your ticket to a Halloween season like no other. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun or spine-chilling thrills, Lake Compounce has it all. Come early for festive food, autumn decorations, and rides perfect for kids and families.

When the sun sets, the park transforms into a fright-lover’s paradise: four haunted houses, eerie rides in the dark, and hair-raising scares throughout the park. With admission tickets now up to 62% off, there’s never been a better time to experience Connecticut’s ultimate Halloween destination.

📍 Lake Compounce, 186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT
📅 Select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept 20 through Oct 26, 2025
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TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

• Yoga on the Terrace at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Start your Tuesdays with an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop terrace.

• Mario Adrion at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club (Manchester): His comedy is marked by honesty and vulnerability, playing with cultural differences and personal struggles in a refreshing way.

• Photography Exhibition – Bill Quinnell: Words and Pictures at The Gallery at Still River Editions (Danbury): The exhibition highlights a selection from Quinnell’s long career, including both earlier pieces and recent works, paired with written reflections by the artist on the images.

• Get Out On The Water at Mystic Seaport Museum (Mystic): This hands-on activity is a unique way to connect with New England’s seafaring past while exploring the museum’s historic waterfront.

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DID YOU SEE THE NEWS?

WANT TO CATCH SOME LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK?👇

There’s no shortage of live music happening all around the state. Check out the upcoming show calendar below:

THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

Old Nan’s Final Crossing

For more than a century, “Old Nan,” the 1907 railroad drawbridge spanning the Niantic River between East Lyme and Waterford, played a vital role in Connecticut’s transportation history.

Built as a rolling bascule bridge with two tracks, it was one of five moveable bridges along the Northeast Corridor and allowed both trains and boats to pass—though its design eventually struggled to keep up with modern speeds and maritime traffic.

After decades of faithfully carrying trains, including Amtrak’s Acela, Old Nan made its final crossing in September 2012. A brand-new bridge, constructed just 58 feet south of the original, now accommodates faster trains and wider, two-lane boat traffic, modernizing a critical section of the nation’s busiest rail line.

While Old Nan no longer spans the Niantic River, parts of the historic bridge—including the control house, chains, and builder plate—found a home at the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum in Willimantic, preserving its legacy for generations to come.

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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE

Newtown Restaurant to Close After Accident
After nearly 30 years serving the community, Mexicali Rose in Newtown is permanently closing. The announcement comes weeks after a car crashed into the restaurant, and the owners cited staff health concerns as a reason for shutting down. Final service ends September 21.

Connecticut Storms Leave Thousands Without Power
Severe thunderstorms swept across the state last weekend, bringing winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and downed trees. Thousands of residents experienced power outages, and some roads in Salisbury were temporarily blocked due to fallen trees.

Fussy Coffee Shuts Its Doors in New Haven
The Science Park coffee shop Fussy Coffee, a neighborhood gathering spot since 2018, is closing permanently. Employees say they were blindsided by the news, and Yale University Properties confirmed the retail space will soon host new tenants.

Longtime Windsor Locks Eatery Retires
S. New China, a Main Street fixture for decades, has closed as the owners retire. Known for its takeout and delivery services, the restaurant leaves behind a legacy of friendly service and authentic Chinese cuisine, though no replacement tenant has been announced yet.

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