Event Details
Celebrating the Declaration of Independence
First Friday Dinner on the 250th Theme
Avon Congregational Church
6 West Main Street, Avon, CTJune 5, 2026. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $20 per person.
Drop in - No reservation necessary. take-out available
Betsy Van Loon, Lead Volunteer, with chef Don DelCegno betsy.vanloon@gmail.com
Dinner in Fellowship Hall, Decorated in the Spirit of 1776
Try a taste of Martha Washington’s Rum Punch! (non-alcoholic)
Beverages and our incredible dessert bar included
The Northern Colonies
Washington’s Chicken
Braised chicken in a cream sauce (with hints of nutmeg and maple syrup)
Boston’s Baked Beans (Traditional New England recipe)
The Southern Colonies
“Hoppin John” (Carolina rice, vegetables, herbs and spices)
Coleslaw Salad & Homemade Cornbread with a Honey Butter Glaze
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