Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for Summer's Sweetest Days. This market is dedicated to everything sweet, sunny, and simple about summer in a small town.Come find sweet local fruit fresh from the farm, delicious baked goods from our talented local bakers, and a beautiful selection of honey, maple syrup, and jam to bring a little extra sweetness home with you. Add in the warmth of a small town Saturday, the hum of good conversation, and the kind of community connection that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie, and you have yourself a truly perfect morning.Bring your family, bring your friends, and come soak up one of summer's sweetest days with us.Saturday, August 22nd | 9am&ndash;noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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The Ellington Historical Society invites local business and organization to be part of the annual Fall Festival at the historic Nellie McKnight Museum!
Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. &ndash; 1:00 p.m. Rain Date: Saturday, September 26
Each year, families from throughout the community visit the museum to celebrate the arrival of fall with hands-on activities, local history, and seasonal fun. Whether it's a simple craft, game, educational activity, or interactive demonstration, participation helps make this a memorable event for local families while showcasing organization and businesses to the community.
The Ellington Historical Society will once again provide everything children need to make their own scarecrow, one of the most popular Fall Festival traditions. Additional activities will include a chance to visit a monster truck, explore the museum, and enjoy a morning filled with family-friendly fun.
There is no fee to participate&mdash;the goal is simply to bring together community organizations and businesses to create a fun and engaging experience for children and families.
If your organization or business would like to participate by providing an activity please send an email to <a href="mailto:info@ellingtonhistsoc.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">info@ellingtonhistsoc.org</a>.

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Join us on Saturday, August 15th from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our Youth Market - a morning dedicated to celebrating our community's youngest entrepreneurs. Alongside our seasoned regular vendors, you'll find young creators sharing their very own products with the community that raised them.
Come out and support the next generation of farmers and makers as they take their first steps into entrepreneurship. Every purchase is a vote of confidence in a young person's hard work and creativity.
And of course, all of your favorite regular vendors will be there too, offering the freshest local produce, food, and goods the season has to offer.
Come enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at the market while cheering on the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Saturday, August 15th | 9am&ndash;noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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Please join us on Saturday, August 8th from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our annual Peach Festival!
Come find fresh CT grown peaches at their sweetest and juiciest, straight from the farms that grew them. Then let our incredible vendors do the rest. Treat yourself to LuAnn's fresh baked peach shortcake, browse peach jams and baked goods, and discover plenty of other peachy keen surprises from your local makers who pour their hearts into everything they create.
The Rolangs will keep your spirits up and your toes tapping throughout the morning with their talented renditions of modern classics.
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy free face painting courtesy of the wonderful volunteers with the Ellington High School Art Department. Plus the Kids Power of Produce Club is ongoing and free for kids ages 5 to 12.
As always, we are proudly doubling SNAP and FMNP benefits at the market pavillion.
Don't settle for ordinary &mdash; shop the best of local and fresh. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, August 8th | 9am&ndash;noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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Racers - start your engines! It's time for one of the silliest, speediest Saturdays of the season!
Join us on Saturday, August 1st from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our annual Zucchini 500 Drag Race, where veggie-fueled dreams hit the fast lane.
The race begins promptly at 10:30am. If your zucchini is ready to roll, be sure to arrive by 10am to register and pass inspection. Racers must be pre-registered, and all zucchini cars must fit our 6.5-inch-wide track. Wheels, decorations, and wild ideas are strongly encouraged!
This all-ages event is a true crowd favorite, so bring your creativity and your loudest cheering voice. Whether you're racing or spectating, there is plenty to enjoy - free live music all morning long, farm fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and everything else you love from our incredible local vendors. As always, we are proudly doubling SNAP and FMNP benefits at the market booth.
Bring the whole family for a fun, unforgettable morning of zucchini zooming and community connection. We cannot wait to see what your veggie racers can do!
Saturday, August 1st | 9am&ndash;noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT

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The 90th Hartford County 4-H Fair returns to 56 Egypt Road in Somers, CT, August 14–16, celebrating 90 fairs of 4-H tradition and community.
Enjoy livestock and 4-H exhibits, food trucks, live music, robotics, kids’ activities, demonstrations, and more. On Saturday from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, visitors can get up close with big vehicles at Touch-a-Truck, featuring utility vehicles, tractors, garbage trucks, and more. Barrel train and wagon rides, Doodlebug pulls, a horse draw, and the 90th Fair Celebration are also part of the weekend.
Fair hours are 8:00 AM–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday and 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday. Admission is $7, seniors $4, and free for military with ID and children 3 and under. Parking is free.
For the full schedule and event details, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hartfordcounty4hfair.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener">hartfordcounty4hfair.org</a>
Come celebrate 90 fairs and support Hartford County 4-H youth!

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Ellington Electrician Voted Hartford Courant Best of 2026

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M3 Electrical Solutions, an Ellington-based business recently awarded "Best Electrician of 2026" in the Hartford Courant’s Readers' Poll. M3 Electrical Solutions is a family-owned and operated company. Founded by a husband and wife team, they established the business with a commitment to community involvement, bringing over 15 years of technical expertise and a decade of management experience to their work. This recent recognition from the Hartford Courant is a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional service to our local community. From large-scale projects to the small day-to-day fixes, their work is always reliable, efficient, and done right the first time, as stated in a Google review. Other reviews support the recognition stating the company is "professional, responsive, and clearly takes pride in their work. It’s hard to find someone you can trust across the board, but M3 is that company." M3 Electrical Solutions, Ellington 860-878-2987, E1-0204303

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