Shop Ellington: Explore Local Businesses & Win Big This Season

The Town of Ellington invites residents and visitors to celebrate the community’s vibrant business scene through Shop Ellington, a fun and rewarding way to support local shops, restaurants, and artisans. Simply visit participating businesses, collect stickers, and enter to win one of eight $25 prepaid gift cards through the Shop Ellington raffle drawing

How It Works

Pick up a Shop Ellington Bingo Card and visit participating businesses throughout town. Each visit earns you a sticker—fill your card and return it for a chance to win!
Bingo cards are available:

• At any participating business
• From the Ellington Town Planner’s Office
  • Call: 860-870-3120 ext. #1
  • Visit: 57 Main Street during office hours
  • Email: planner@ellington-ct.gov
• From the Town website: ellington-ct.gov/things-to-do/shop-ellington

Participating Businesses

Discover the best of Ellington while filling your card! This year’s diverse lineup includes eateries, boutiques, services, and specialty shops:

• Anytime Fitness – 89 West Road (Call Patti at 860-871-1234 to reserve a Mini Membership: Fitness, Nutrition Consult, EVOLT Body Scan, and 1 semi-private training session.)
• Arlo Leather Goods – Ecommerce: arloleathergoods.square.site
• Backroads Smokin BBQ – 292 Sandy Beach Road
• Chellah's African Wear – Ecommerce at misikoc@gmail.com – 217 Pinney Street
• Cooley’s Kitchen – 175 West Road, #10, Meadowview Plaza
• DiFiore Ravioli Shop – 287 Somers Road
• Dzen Garden Market – 187 Windsorville Road
• Ellington Agway – 74 West Road
• Ellington Depot Café & Market – 1 Crystal Lake Road
• Ellington Farmers' Market – 37 Maple Street (Ellington High School)
• Joe’s Fine Wines & Spirits – 43 West Road
• Johnny Appleseed's Farm – 185 West Road
• JRego's Gathering Place Restaurant – 175 West Road, Meadowview Plaza
• LuAnn's Bakery & Café – 238 Somers Road
• LuAnn's Coffee & Good Eats Drive-Thru – 140 West Road
• LUXE Beauty & Brows – Ecommerce: luxebeautyandbrows.com (Make a purchase during Shop Ellington to be entered into a special drawing for a LUXE-urious prize valued at $80!)
• Marc's Appliance Warehouse – 89 West Road
• Mercantile at the Nellie McKnight Museum – 70 Main Street
• Misfit Spices – 420 Somers Road
• Neil's Fine Wines & Liquor – 175 West Road, Meadowview Plaza
• No Coast Taqueria – 12 Main Street
• Route 83 Auto Center – 133 West Road
• The Eyeglass Place of Ellington – 175 West Road, Meadowview Plaza
• The Gold & Diamond Exchange – 8 West Road
• Trattoria da Lepri Restaurant – 89 West Road

Support Local, Have Fun & Win

Shop Ellington is more than a shopping experience—it’s a celebration of community. Your participation supports local entrepreneurs, highlights the many unique businesses that make Ellington special, and gives you a chance to win great prizes.

Drop your bingo cards off at the Town Planning Dept by December 17th to enter to win. The raffle drawing will be held on December 17, 7:00 pm, at a special meeting of the Economic Development Commission; attendance at the meeting is not required to win but is welcome. Instructions to attend the meeting will be listed on the EDC meeting agenda; a copy of the agenda will be available on the website or from the Town Planner’s Office.

Pick up your bingo card today and start exploring Ellington’s best!