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Whats Up in Windsor by Tina Castelli - April 2018

Easter Sunday falls on the 1st Day in April this year. But the festivities begin on Saturday, March 31st with

Plan to spend the day in Windsor, there are so many new restaurants and shops to visit, a new Starbucks in Old Downtown, a fun Tavern at Oliver’s Market, get a facial or custom make-up and lashes at one of the salons. Pick up a picnic lunch, bring the dogs and enjoy the 5-acre Windsor Town Green. There is something for every member of the family in Windsor. The Town that can’t help but make you smile!

The Windsor Certified Farmers Market opens for their first Sunday of the year, April 8th, from 10-1 pm on the Windsor Town Green. The Market will have early produce from local farmers including in season- asparagus, baby greens, potatoes and herbs. Many local farmers and nurseries start the season with tables full of plant starts. Start your garden early and be the first in your neighborhood with tomatoes or beautiful blooming flowers. Windsor Market is a gathering place in the heart of Windsor at the Town Green. Come for a walk, bring a book to read or play checkers while you enjoy local foods and listen to live music in the park – savor empanadas, fresh fruit smoothies, acai bowls, meat pies, fresh baked pastries, artisan coffees, BBQ and Brunch. All your favorite food producers will be back with some new things too. Cookies, Teas, Jams, Jellies, Fermented Veggies, oils, vinegars, sauces, honey, artisan cheeses, meats and fish. Choose to shop from local artists with quilting, crocheting, sculpture, wood working, mosaics, custom jewelry, cushions and more. Spring is upon us and the Summer Season is just around the corner. Visit to the Windsor Farmers Market Sundays, 10-1 for healthy choices for snacks and lunches all week. See you at the Market!

The Town of Windsor celebrates the Season with the Annual Earth Day and Wellness Fest on Sunday, April 22nd, 10-1 in conjunction with the Windsor Farmers Market. There will be FREE puppet shows, exercise classes and live music on the Sparks Stage with World Music special guests, Samba Da. The Town Green will be buzzing with booths educating us about all the wonderful natural things that creates wellness for our bodies and wellness practices for our Earth, including recycling and energy alternatives. The Windsor Market Kidz Dig It Cooking Classes will be from 11 – 12 in the East Pavilion. Kids from 4-12 will be preparing Veggie Quesadillas with Spring Hill Jersey Cheese. Support your local farmers, food producers and artists on the day we celebrate our Earth. This is a free event for the whole family.

Learn more at www.townofwindsor.com

Don’t Miss the 2nd Annual Elegant Flea on the Green on Sunday, April 29th from 9-2 pm. The Town Green Tree Grove will welcome vendors selling antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, shabby chic, mid-Century, recycled and repurposed furniture and more. The funkier the better! Create the vintage look in your home that is so popular right now. This is the first of 2 Elegant Fleas on the Green that will be held in Windsor this year. The 2nd one will be on Sunday, July 29th from 9-2. Included in the day are the Farmers Market, Live Music, Classic Cars, Cycles and Bikes. In the works are Kids Bicycle Drag Racing in April and Soap Box Derby Racing on the Windsor Market gravity track in July.

To become a vendor or register a classic car or cycle, visit:

windsorfarmersmarket.com or email totina@windsorfarmersmarket.com

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