Calendar of Events for the Mystic Area and Southeastern Connecticut

On the shoreline in southeastern CT and in the Mystic Area, there is always something to do anytime of year! Whether you're enjoying the multitude of summer activities on land or at sea ~ the vibrant fall foliage and scenic country roads ~ the area's eagle watches during the winter ~ walks on the beach and boardwalk as spring comes ali... or anytime of year, enjoy world class entertainment as well as excitement at Mohegan Sun, MGM Grand and Foxwoods Casinos ~ our location, on the water, near Mystic is the ideal vacation spot for your New England getaway!

For more information on things to do in the Mystic area, be sure to visit the Mystic Country website www.mystic.org or visit the Mystic Chamber's website www.mysticchamber.org to view a complete list of events in the Mystic area and to help plan your next visit

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2013
Date(s)	Event	Event Summary
January	Niantic / East Lyme Restaurant Week	Come explore and taste what our local restaurants have to offer, one restaurant, and one bite at a time. This event is new to town, and typically is held the last 2 weeks on January.
May 25 - 27	Lobsterfest at Mystic Seaport	Annual "Lobsta" event held Memorial Day Weekend on the banks of the Mystic River. A very Popular Event!
June, July & August	Lighthouse Cruises	Capt John's in Waterford, CT. Select dates. Visit www.sunbeamfleet.com for details.
June 6 - 9	34th Annual Sea Music Festival	Mystic Seaport. Musicians perform from the decks of tall ships. A true New England experience!
June 28, 29 & 30	1st Annual Mystic Blues Festival	Come help support and the 1st ever Mystic Blues Festival featuring an array of Blues legends as well and great up and coming blues artist. For additional info, visit: www.MysticBluesFestival.com
June 28, 29 & 30	Annual Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous	Held at Mystic Seaport. A gathering of wooden power and sailboats built before the 1950's. Craft and crews parade downriver.
July 6 & 7	Niantic's Annual Lobsterfest, Chicken BBQ & Arts & Crafts Show	Downtown Niantic. A very popular local summer outdoor festival that attracts thousands each year. Oh yea, Lobsta'
Thursday nites in July	Summer Nights Music Series at Johnathon Edwards Winery	Picnic under the stars, sipping awesome wines and enjoying great music every Thursday night in July at the winery. www.jedwardswinery.com
July 12 - 14	SailFest	Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Features the largest fireworks display in all of Enw England. Visit www.Sailfest.org for additional detail.
July 20	Niantic's Annual Celebrate East Lyme Festival	Niantic's annual Party by the Sea!!! Main Street gets closed for music, dancing, food & fireworks over the Niantic Bay!
August 10 & 11	Mystic Outdoor Art Festival	Downtown Mystic. Over 300 artists and craftsmen display and sell their wares along the streets. Live entertainment. Oldest festival in the Northeast!
Sept 6 - 8	Taste of Mystic	Downtown Mystic. Features the finest in area cuisines, dancing, music and libations.
Sept. 11-15	CT. Schooner Festival	The CT. Schooner Festival will provide five days of excitement and fun, and will feature a schooner race off Ocean Beach Park and land-based events in New London and Mystic. For additional information visit: www.CTSchoonerFest.com.
October 12 - 14	Chowderfest at Mystic Seaport	Mystic Seaport. Taste the difference in a variety of delicious chowders served against scenic water views and New England Foliage! Columbus Day Weekend.
November / December	Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport	Mystic Seaport. This one hour moving performance/walking tour meanders through our 19th-century maritime village in the spirit of Christmas Past! Reserve early!
December 8	Niantic Light Parade	Downtown Niantic. Come join the thousands who line Main St. each year and witness the regions largest and best holiday parade.