This is our fall treat. Every year we are looking for fair season and Berlin Fairgrounds its on the…read morelist. They have convenient parking close by but for those that can not find parking they also provide shuttle service to and from the fairgrounds . We took the shuttle from Eversource. Its seems like every year this fair its getting bigger and bigger. With a buzz of people and an enormous amount of food and activities to do. THE FOOD oh my, the food , so many vendor to pick from its hard to decide. We are A LOT, street corn from Mexican vendors, grinders from church tents, and of course we can't forget the expected fried dough. I also noticed the decrease of animal activity, it seems like more comercial than a fair animal experience itself. And at night its so exciting to see the rides illuminated and music playing loud for everyone to hear. A lot of happy memories.

I love coming here every year, especially on Thursdays for demo Derby…read more When I'm not at demo Derby, which takes all day, I enjoy a different day with all the different local vendors, small Mom and pop shops, all the different shows, and of course, who could forget the food?! The different livestock, and the cute little chicks being hatched are one of my favorite things The carnival area is great for kids, which I don't have so personally I don't venture to this area often as it is a little wild, especially on the weekend Thursday is the best day to go because of demo Derby however it's a few hours long and being opening day you don't get much time at the fair. I would suggest going on a Friday as well to experience the full fair.

I don't see the date of this balloon event posted anywhere, other than another poster that says to…read morearrive on the 1st day = Friday night...? I really want to go to this festival too.

The evening glow was really underwhelming. There were only five balloons. The park was so crowded…read moreyou could hardly move. The food vendors seemed overwhelmed. My son waited over one hour for a Philly cheesesteak. The fireworks were awesome. The logistic support for the parking and shuttle system were handled really well. Been there, saw the balloons. Don't need to go back.

If you're looking for a fall escape filled with charm, Rogers Orchards is a must. Picture rows of…read moreapples stretching into the horizon -- the perfect backdrop for those fall golden-hour photos. During my visit, the trees were full of Pink Lady, Evercrisp, Red Delicious, and Empire apples. After tasting these fresh, juicy picks straight from the tree, I don't think I can go back to store-bought apples - not that I really have a choice! Every bite was crisp perfection, and honestly, this might become an annual tradition for me. You can choose from a few bag sizes when you go apple-picking: Large ($40) - labeled at 30 lbs Medium ($25) - labeled at 12-15 lbs Small ($15) - labeled at 7-8 lbs Separate from the orchard, there's a large open field that's perfect for picnics, with plenty of seating and cozy fire pits to keep you warm. It's a beautiful, family-friendly space -- kids running around, birthday celebrations happening, and couples just relaxing in the fall breeze. You don't need to pick apples or pay any additional fees to enjoy this area, which is a big plus. Bring your own chairs if you want extra comfort. There were three food trucks on-site during my visit. My favorite was Pika Food Truck -- their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich was delicious. Chef O's Streatery offered empanadas but they weren't my favourite-- a bit too salty and lacking flavor. We also tried a flight of ciders, which was such a fun way to sample different seasonal flavors. Before you leave, make sure to check out the scenic overlook -- it's stunning, especially with the fall foliage. I loved that they even had a tripod set up for easy photo-taking. Rogers Orchards truly captures everything great about fall -- fresh apples, good food, cozy vibes, and community. They accept cards, which makes checkout super easy.

Out, cruising on this perfect summer day, and the roads took me here to Rogers Orchards…read more I grew up in Southington, and this was always a place to go in the fall, and when I was younger, my parents would bring us here and we would pet the bunnies and get stuff for grandma's house. So here I am back at Rogers Orchard, and it's just beautiful. Fresh vegetables and fruits, recently harvested corn on the cob, specialties, canned goods, apple cider donuts, and the star of the show... The fresh apple cider. If you are anywhere in the area, this is a wonderful stop to browse and impulse buy. Also, the prices are great on all the fruits and vegetables. I managed to pick up some pickled beets, some small pickles, a half dozen apple cider donuts, and of course, for the ride home, a nice cup of the freshly made apple cider. This apple cider was beyond delicious. I knew I should've bought a quart of it. Oh well, this will give me a reason to get back there soon. Bring your camera, as the Rogers Orchards grounds are really nice for a picture taking. The bunnies may be gone, but the memories remembered from the past, memories from today, and memories from the future from visits to Rogers Orchards will always be remembered fondly

06/08/24: First time at this huge event hosted by Town of West Hartford! It's a two day event; June…read more8, 10-6 and June 9, 12-6. My family and I had a great time. There were rides, food trucks/tents, vendor/arts/craft booths, and music. First we started off at the carnival rides. They had a ferris wheel, huge slide, and various of other rides my little one enjoyed. Then we had food; so many options to to choose from. We had the fried potato/cheese/corn balls from Chompers food truck. My husband and son had hot dogs at another vendor. I had pad Thai from a Thai booth. All were good and decently priced. There's ice cream for dessert; something for everyone! There were over 150 vendor booths. We bought some art from various vendors. The quality and craftsmanship at these booths were great. I am happy to support small businesses! The turn out was great, there were hundreds of people. Overall, a fun family event and can't be missed!

Firstly, I would like to thank Yelp and Lanasha for raffling off 2 adult tickets. I was able to…read morebring a friend and get additional tickets for my kids. The Water Lantern Festival would've been a magical night had it not had a downpour. Then again, looking at it at a different perspective, it could've been a cleansing too. The event opened at 4:30p and was set to end at 8:30p. We managed to walk around and check out the vendors and then the food trucks. Sadly Cousins Maine was shut down. I was really looking forward to trying them out. The lines for each food truck after that was incredibly long. Expect about 20-30min wait time to order. I was able to set up a couple folding chairs on a mat by the water which was great. Right before six, the weather forecast took a turn so on my way back to the car, it started to pour heavily. By the time I returned my youngest at 6 years old was crying and cold and we were forced to make a decision to leave. I saw on the Facebook page that the launch will continue as planned. No plans of delaying which was such a bummer. Luckily I didn't live all too far and was able to go home, change and come back and enjoy the festival with 10 minutes to spare. Forget about the food we bought that was all drenched and tossed. I wish that the festival could have reschedule since this event signifies someone's wish, prayer and hopes. After all, wasn't it created for that purpose?

What a great experience! I always wanted to attend this event! Even though the weather wasn't the…read morebest, once the rain stopped we were able to walk around, listen to the music, have some good food and of course make our lanterns with the markers provided by the organizers. I liked the bracelets, blanket, cards and lanterns provided at the checkpoint in the cute drawstring bag. The food trucks choices were great. We ended up going with chicken tenders,fries and mini donuts! Delicious! The best experience was when we launched our lanterns while listening to the very appropriate music! Very hard to explain but you definitely have to experience! I would recommend this event to everyone and looking forward to attend again!

When I moved to the Hartford area, it was at first tough to find communities and ways to connect…read morewith others. I only came across the West Hartford Art League by chance through an event posting, and I have been an avid follower and supporter since. WHAL offers great classes for youth and adults, for beginners and experts. There are also lots of awesome showcases of locals' work - including some of my own photos once or twice - of different media. They always have a nice opening reception - often with free food and drink - which is a really nice touch and a way to meet others. Separately, I have also come here for a few mostly food events, like the CT Eats Out supper club inaugural event. There's really something for everyone here, and I am thankful to have found out about WHAL. Consider yourself now informed!

This is a really neat little venue! I didn't realize it existed so close to me until recently, when…read moreI attended an event through CT Eats Out supper club. I really enjoyed getting the chance to view some local art by some really talented folks! Now that this location is on my radar, I am going to be checking in so see what other events they host. I heard that they also have done photography showings in the past. The venue itself is a tad tough to find just going by google maps, but once you realize where it is, parking is super easy. It's small but cozy, well laid-out, and adorable. I found the atmosphere for the event dinner to be extremely charming, and the staff were amazing. I'll be back, WeHa Art League. Keep doing what you're doing!

Very disappointed. Came today with my family, paid $8 per…read moreadult and $5 parking fee. The event claimed to have over 300 vendors. "Beer and wine selections will be available from local breweries and wineries" is what the Facebook event page claimed. There was no beer at this event, 1 wine vendor. How strategic that the wine vendor was one of the first booths you see upon entering. If you are going to charge admission and a parking fee, there should be what is advertised or event info updated to reflect actual vendors who attended so people like myself aren't misled upon arriving. To top it off, I commented (as well as I saw another people who attended also comment) about the lack of beer and wine and magically our posts were deleted. Instead of being replied with a sorry, they got deleted.... not pleased.

Support local!! The…read moreMade in Connecticut expo--held annually for one weekend in the spring--has absolutely every type of small business you can imagine. From jewelry to wooden signs and greeting cards, coffee to hot sauces, you will easily find a local business to support. There was also face-painting, goats from a local farm, henna tattoos. Really everything to make for a fun day. There are literally hundreds of vendors here. It took me a solid hour and a half to walk through with a few stops. My purchases included a unique and gorgeous pair of mixed metal earrings from Elias Designs (a jewelry crafter who only does expos like this one, no storefront and no Etsy shop); a branch wreath decorated with beautiful silk flowers from The Red Door Gift Shop (located in Milldale); sweet handcrafted greeting cards from Send A Smile Cards (located in Bethel); and a liquer scented candle from Brand Your Candle (run by two kind and welcoming guys who sell their fantastic concept candles--wax crafted by on alcohol scents and then placed back into the original bottles--on Etsy). The expo has lines of food trucks, both savory and sweet. There were gyros, tacos, shaved ice, cannoli, and mini donuts. I tried a HotScreamer spicy ice cream sandwich from Escape Brands (located in Cheshire), featuring eight different kinds of peppers mixed in into vanilla ice cream infused with a strawberry swirl. While I was not a fan of the fire in my mouth, I appreciated the artisanal crafting and kindness of the two gentlemen at the booth. I also [FINALLY] got to try Four Flours Chillwich Truck, a cookie and ice cream sandwich truck. The server/driver was very nice, and these creations are absolutely fantastic!! After I learned that he loves coffee ice cream as much as I do, the driver/server (whom I believe may have been Tony, the co-owner) made a fantastic suggestion--the toffee coffee chillwich. It. Was. Spectacular. It was a little expensive ($6) but well worth it for fresh quality deliciousness. This truck offers the option of cookies (singles and packages) of your classic cookies, like chocolate chip and oatmeal cranberry, as well as biscotti. Go full force, though, and add ice cream in between two delicious cookies in a chillwich. You will love it!! I thoroughly enjoyed mine, walking around and peeking at the vendors, even on a cold spring day. My absolute favorite [edible product] vendor--Albas Cafecitos, a new coffee caterer. Along with croissants topped with chocolate and dulce de leche syrups, the family-owned and run business served up hot, locally-roasted coffee with a hint of dulce de leche syrup in it for a café con leche, which you had the choice of topping with whipped cream and freshly shaved chocolate. Being a coffee and a hint of sweet lover, I, of course, asked for all the toppings. This too was absolutely. Spectacular. The owner of Albas made a fresh pour over batch of coffee for me, and chatted while she crafted it. It smelled heavenly. Then she artfully added a little drizzle of dulce de leche into a mason jar of milk, shook it, and added it to the fresh coffee before spiraling whipped cream and grating chocolate on top. Perfection. The expo itself was very well-organized and run!! I am astounded at how the staff kept the immense foot-traffic together. It was set up nicely in two sizable tents, too, so it was safe from the weather elements, with a nice seating area near the food trucks. The aisles were wide enough, too, so it was [relatively] easy to maneuver among the lines of booths [until more people come in]. (I arrived right after the expo opened at 11am and there were already numerous rows of cars and large numbers of people; with more people coming inside, it became slightly more difficult to move.) The only drawback of this expo is that there is seemingly no rhyme or reason to where the vendors are placed. There are numerous food and coffee vendors mixed in with jewelry and soap (one with goats) and other non-edible product vendors. There were food trucks lined up along the corners of the massive tents, but only the food trucks and not the smaller booths featuring other edibles. All of the food and drink vendors should be in one area. All-in-all, I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed seeing the local talent and buying local goods, both consumable and not. I am always amazed at the pride and dedication that small business owners hold. You will not see anything like it until you see their products and hear them discuss their work. Again, I say, support local!! Who wouldn't want to give back to people that are so close to home? It is literally your neighbor you are supporting when you purchase local goods. Big businesses don't need your money; small businesses, which feature products created with love and enthusiasm and which have owners who truly care about their work, do. Please--if you do not do anything else today--support a local business!! *Drops the mic, steps off soap box*