Goshen Stampede

June 7-8/GOSHEN – 4-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sun at the Goshen Fairgrounds. GET DOWN, DIRTY, & COUNTRY at CONNECTICUT’S FAVORITE EVENT! Celebrating 20 YEARS of stomping the grounds! 2 HUGE Rodeos, Demolition Derby, Truck Pulls, Monster Trucks, Quad Racing, & Country Star Matt Stell performing LIVE! Goshen Stampede is a rain or shine event. Admission is $26 for adults and $16 for ages 6-15. VIP packages available. For more I information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.goshenstampede.com/

Open House Day

June 14/STATEWIDE – Enjoy free or discounted access to more than 190 tourist attractions statewide — from beer and wine tastings to art exhibits, boat and trolley rides, family fun, and more. Several are family fun experiences and others are behind-the-scenes tours. Museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants, will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers. You can visit any one or all eight counties in the state. This day is a perfect day to sample. For more information and list of participating locations, visit Celebrate Connecticut.

Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire

June 14-15/HARWINTON – 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Time Travelers Weekend: whether you are a villain present to  “exterminate” the doctor, going where you haven’t gone, or a hero coming from a galaxy far away, you’ll love this “Geek”-end theme. See some fantastic individuals’ impressive talent, creativity, and tireless work. Participate in the Time Travelers Cosplay Costume Contest Saturday or Dr. Who Cosplay customer contest Sunday. Another choice is participation in the Barbarian & Swashbuckler weekend. Vikings, barbarians, and hordes from anywhere in the world will unite for a weekend of feasting, fun, and frivolity. Nottingham After Dark is at 6 p.m. for adults only.  an enchanting evening of risqué amusements, ice-cold brews, and exhilarating contests. More information on all events and prices are at https://robinhoodsfaire.com/