This June, get out and enjoy!

Experience Main Street in full bloom this June! Enjoy outdoor adventures, live music, new restaurants and shops, ice cream, family fun, and hometown celebrations throughout Winsted.
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Highlights include Connecticut Trails Day hikes, live music at AMP with Riley Cotton and the Tin Men, CT Open House Day – Farmers Market at the American Museum of Tort Law, the beloved Laurel Festival and Laurel Ball, Juneteenth observances, and the annual Father’s Day Strawberry Shortcake in Winchester Center.

Whether you're exploring the outdoors, enjoying local culture, or celebrating with neighbors, June is the perfect time to experience all that Winsted/Winchester has to offer. We look forward to seeing you downtown!

Upcoming Community Events

Date
Event | Start Time
Jun 6
🥾 CT Trails Day Hikes, Trotter Tracks & the new 507-acre "Laurel Ridge," Winchester Land Trust, both starting at 10 am

​LIVE @AMP: Riley Cotton and the Tin Men, American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (8 pm)
Jun 12
Laurel Sidewalk Café, Little Red Barn Brewers, 32 Lake St (5pm)
Jun 13
​Celebrate CT Open House Day – Farmer’s Market, The American Museum of Tort Law, 654 Main St (9 am)

Laurel Ball, Crystal Peak, 164 Torrington Rd (6pm)
Jun 20
Juneteenth Soldiers' Monument Commission, American Museum of Tort Law, 654 Main St (1 pm), and Soldiers' Monument, 84 Crown St (2 pm)

River Rocks 2026, Town of New Hartford, Hurley Business Park (37 Greenwoods Dr), New Hartford (12 pm)​
Jun 21
Father's Day Strawberry Shortcake,  
​Winchester Center Congregational Church, 1 West Road, Winchester Center (2pm) ​
Jun 22-Jul 18
Youth Civic Challenge, American Museum of Tort Law, 654 Main St (9am)​
Jun 26
Piano Happy Hour: TJ Thompson Broadway Singalong, American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (5pm)

Check out Winsted's Growing Music & Comedy Scene
Music in a Mile!


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Welcome.

We're making positive things happen in Winsted since 1999!

Friends of Main Street Winsted is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the historic preservation, beautification, and economic growth of Winsted.

We achieve this by helping to attract new businesses, support existing businesses, and encourage traffic to downtown.

Donations are always welcome!​
Friends of Main Street is excited to participate in the CTVISIT Open House Day at The American Museum of Tort Law's FARMER'S MARKET on June 13th 9AM to 2 PM!
Stop by and talk with us about our upcoming events, including: Summer Concerts on the Green, the
Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show, Fall River Cleanup,
Christmas on Main Street — come visit. our booth!

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​Northwest CT Main Street PROMISE Program
​It’s purpose is to help strengthen the region’s town centers and main streets through an iterative four-year collaboration.

Whatever your interests may be, Winsted Has It!

Get your 2024 Tourism Map on Main Street!

Are you ready to explore Winsted and its surrounding towns this summer? Make sure to grab a copy of the new 2024 Tourist Maps, available in over 40 locations downtown. 
These comprehensive maps are easy to use, highlighting various cultural attractions, outdoor activities, excellent restaurants & cafés, and unique shops. There are so many new shops and restaurants, along with the addition of the new Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter ER and heliport, The Joyner Center, CT State Northwestern, American Mural Project, American Museum of Tort Law, the Sue Grossman Greenway and Tatros Park – your adventure is bound to be exciting!