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Make Some Memories!

This July, enjoy the music!

It's July! Enjoy live performances at local breweries, lounges, outdoor restaurants, and community venues, along with family fun, outdoor adventures, great food, unique shops, and celebrations throughout Winsted and Winchester.​
July kicks off with a full lineup of community events and summer fun. Enjoy live music at Friends of Main Street’s Outdoor Summer Concerts on the Green and at AMP, featuring performances by The Love Dogs and Calla & Friends. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with festivities at Soldiers’ Monument and the America’s 250 Years of Freedom Dance at Winchester Grange. Families can take part in the Youth Civic Challenge sponsored by the American Museum of Tort Law, and explore the natural beauty of Highland Lake and the surrounding trails through boating, hiking, and outdoor adventures.​

​Celebrate, explore, and make memories in Winsted and Winchester this July! We look forward to seeing you downtown!
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Upcoming Community Events

Date
Event | Start Time
Jul 2
​​Summer Concerts - Kenn Morr Band,  Friends of Main Street, East End Park (6:30 pm)
Jul 4
Celebrating 250th Independence Day, Soldiers' Monument and Memorial Park, 84 Crown St (2 pm)
Jul 9
RESCHEDULED  ⚠️ thunderstorms forecast⚠️ 
Jul 11
America's 250 Years of Freedom Dance, Winchester Grange No. 74, 100 Newfield Rd, Winchester Center (9 am) ​​​
Jul 16
Summer Concerts - Silk N Steel, Friends of Main Street, East End Park (6:30 pm)
Jul 18
Break the Cycle, NWCTY Winsted Branch, 480 Main St (8 am)

LIVE @AMP: The Love Dogs,  American
​Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (8 pm)

Jul 23
Summer Concerts - Mad River Music, Friends of Main Street, East End Park (6:30 pm)
Jul 24
Piano Happy Hour: Calla Begley & Friends, American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (5 pm)​​
Jul 30
Summer Concerts - West Hill Groove, Friends of Main Street, East End Park (6:30 pm) ​
Jul 31
Band Lab Live! American Mural Project, 90 Whiting St (8 pm)​

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!​
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Summer Concerts on the Green| Join us on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the historic Town Green–East End Park in July and August. Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun evening of great music and entertainment. Pack your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, or treat yourself to delicious options from our local restaurants.

​Proud member of:
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Northwest CT Main Street PROMISE Program
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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. 
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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!
© 2026 Friends of Main Street Winsted-Winchester, Inc., PO Box 18, 398 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Mission, Location & Hours
    • What We Do
    • Work, Play, Day Tripping: Winchester
    • Board of Directors
  • SUPPORT
    • Sponsors
    • Donate & Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Bubble & Truffles 2026
    • Winsted Restaurant Week
    • Earth Day Cleanup
    • Flowers on Main Street
    • Summer Concert Series
    • Fall Foliage Festival >
      • 26th Fall Foliage Festival
      • Sponsor Opportunities
      • Vendor Application
    • Fall River Cleanup
    • Halloween Window Painting
    • A Winsted-Winchester Christmas
  • CALENDAR
    • Community Calendar & THE WEEKLY Newsletter
    • Blog
  • FOOD, BREW, FUN & NECESSITIES
    • Antiques
    • Attractions
    • Food, Brew & Catering
    • Recreation & Exercise
    • Necessities
    • Salons & Personal Services
    • Shopping
  • CONTACT
  • Summer Concert Series