Historic Wethersfield Festival To Celebrate Porches/Local History

Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association

WETHERSFIELD, CT — A highly historic section of Wethersfield is hosting a special celebration Saturday, Aug. 24, paying homage to an important part of many historic homes — porches.

The Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association is presenting its annual "Old Wethersfield PorchFest"that day.

For 2024, OW PorchFest is scheduled to host more than 35 musical performances with 50=plus vendors who will be selling their wares at various locations along Main Street.

As done in the past, OW PorchFest musicians will take to the “stage” at their designated times and perform for the public free of charge.

Signs with artists’ names and performance times will be posted in front of local businesses, as well as online via the event's website.

As this is considered to be a neighborhood event, attendees are encouraged to walk, ride bikes or scooters, drive golf carts, or push strollers as they move from one venue to another while they enjoy the historic charm of Old Wethersfield and the sweet collection of restaurants, shops and museums along the way.

Event will be held, Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Main Street, Wethersfield will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so attendees are encouraged to plan their visit accordingly.

A free outdoor yoga class sponsored by SoulShine Yoga will be held "streetside" at 169 Main St., Old Wethersfield. (mat set-up begins at 9 a.m. with class starting at 9:15 a.m.).

For additional details, check out the event page, via this link.