First Annual Hilton Mystic Harvest Festival Highlights Local Artisans

A new annual autumn tradition begins this season as Hilton Mystic hosts the first annual Harvest Festival showcasing New England artisans, crafters, and producers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Hilton Mystic Harvest Festival is free and open to the public at the hotel, located at 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, Conn. Registration is encouraged https://bit.ly/3sCVtuA

The artisan market will feature local goods and services, plus beer, wine, and concessions available for sale to enjoy alongside shopping and family activities including balloon art and face painting.

Nearly all vendors are women-owned businesses, joined by veteran-owned Andy’s World Famous Heat Your Meat grilling rubs and seasonings.

Shop an eclectic collection of artisan crafted gifts, including jewelry and decor crafted from flowers to memorialize pivotal events, and car hitches carved from mahogany wood.

Many participating vendors are inspired by the coast in their creations. For example, Seaside Sea Glass Jewelry sources directly from material found along the coast.

Featured artisans source fresh, local ingredients using eco-friendly packaging and small batch processes that make products as needed, eliminating overstocking.

Start your fall bucket list learning about fun, new experiences and local attractions like Seaside Shadows Haunted Mystery Tours and Tree Trails Adventures rope courses.

“Our Harvest Festival invites locals, hotel guests, and the entire Southern New England community to welcome autumn,” said General Manager Johan Liebenberg. “We’re providing family-friendly fun while celebrating local creatives and the color they bring to our region. We plan to make this an annual event for all to enjoy.”

Vendors interested in participating can complete a form here: https://bit.ly/45KDFeY