The CT Folk Fest & Green Expo is back!

Rain or Shine

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We are thrilled to back this year at New Haven’s Edgerton Park on September 7th, 2024. The event includes live music from local acts to national headliners, delicious food trucks and a Green Expo highlighting artisan vendors, non-profits, workshops, and a jam-packed day of activities and experiences in the Green Kids Zone.

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Saturday, September 7th, 2024

11am-10pm

Gates at 10:45am

The 2022 SoNo Arts Festival will happen this August 6 & 7, 2022! SoNo will be filled with AMAZING works of ORIGINAL Fine Arts and Crafts created by your favorite Artists! Enlivening the streets of historic South Norwalk, The SoNo Arts Festival will showcase the works from over 100 juried artists and neighborhood businesses. South Norwalk will shine with the vibrancy of creative energy and allow the community to safely stroll through mini open air galleries full of art and cultural experiences. There will be live music through out and enticing Artistic SoNo Culinary specials at the many participating local restaurants as well as discounts at SoNo shops.

The vibe is Fresh, Fun, Funky and Affordably Cool Art for everyone in every range. During this unusual time, you can enjoy the magic of the Arts and support the ARTISTS and the Arts Festival in Norwalk, Ct.

Many exciting surprises await at this amazing art adventure in the heart of SoNo's eclectic waterfront design district.

Enjoy the arts, get some fresh air and safely stroll with masks and social distancing.

Annual Puppet Parade will be Sunday August 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Sponsors and Creatives wanted!

SoNo Specials from Local businesses -

OFFERS:

CREATIVE PLACEMENT (aka REJECT)-Launch of their Pop-Up Shop featuring: Design objects, home furnishings, oddities, vintage apparel and custom street style curated and created by kHyal + Karl.

DONOVAN'S - Menu Specials and Live Music

JEAN'S CLOSET-10% off storewide-Crochet Demonstrations-Live music throughout the weekend

SIMPLE SONO-"Sono Art Style" Sidewalk Sale-Storewide discounts on new Fall merchandise

ME TIME SKINCARE-15% off 1st service or product if you follow on Instagram @metimeskincaresono  

SALON HALO-Lasio Keratin Treatment $225 (normally $350)-25% off mix & match 3 products

THE VITAL STRETCH-1st time client offer: $29 1/2hr session, $49 1hr session

The 2022 SoNo Arts Festival will happen this August 6 & 7, 2022! SoNo will be filled with AMAZING works of ORIGINAL Fine Arts and Crafts created by your favorite Artists! Enlivening the streets of historic South Norwalk, The SoNo Arts Festival will showcase the works from over 100 juried artists and neighborhood businesses. South Norwalk will shine with the vibrancy of creative energy and allow the community to safely stroll through mini open air galleries full of art and cultural experiences. There will be live music through out and enticing Artistic SoNo Culinary specials at the many participating local restaurants as well as discounts at SoNo shops.

The vibe is Fresh, Fun, Funky and Affordably Cool Art for everyone in every range. During this unusual time, you can enjoy the magic of the Arts and support the ARTISTS and the Arts Festival in Norwalk, Ct.

Many exciting surprises await at this amazing art adventure in the heart of SoNo's eclectic waterfront design district.

Enjoy the arts, get some fresh air and safely stroll with masks and social distancing.

Annual Puppet Parade will be Sunday August 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Sponsors and Creatives wanted!

SoNo Specials from Local businesses -

OFFERS:

CREATIVE PLACEMENT (aka REJECT)-Launch of their Pop-Up Shop featuring: Design objects, home furnishings, oddities, vintage apparel and custom street style curated and created by kHyal + Karl.

DONOVAN'S - Menu Specials and Live Music

JEAN'S CLOSET-10% off storewide-Crochet Demonstrations-Live music throughout the weekend

SIMPLE SONO-"Sono Art Style" Sidewalk Sale-Storewide discounts on new Fall merchandise

ME TIME SKINCARE-15% off 1st service or product if you follow on Instagram @metimeskincaresono  

SALON HALO-Lasio Keratin Treatment $225 (normally $350)-25% off mix & match 3 products

THE VITAL STRETCH-1st time client offer: $29 1/2hr session, $49 1hr session

Nicole Harris presents,

Efflorescence by definition is the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower : BLOSSOMING.

Which to me, is what this whole show represents - my personal process of blossoming from grief and pain.

Beyond exposing my vulnerability as an artist, I’m paying homage to my mother, and my aunt’s legacy of being my largest support in every art venture I’ve ever taken on

The show, I believe, is unique for many reasons:

Just as a soul is colorful and complex, so is the body work.

Each piece, is composed with a vast array of multi-media use, and represents a piece of my growth internally.

My hopes are, that something of my life, can speak to your life and connect us further as people in this world ❤️

ARTIST | MadHattressSo

EVENT DETAILS |

Special cocktail:

“Drink Me” [a MAD twist on a French 75] (Hendricks Midsummer Solstice Gin, St.Germain Liqueur, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Champagne, Cucumber)

Vendor:

Beading by, Balancing Behavior: Online Store (Click Here)

RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/efflorescence-a-tribute-to-self-discovery-tickets-112359698884?aff=efbneb&fbclid=IwAR0ey_FFtFI4l47a1MYsPB5qZhAi4HOIWFZ9K3vMv3DivPM7jyLza8VyzN0

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* Social Distancing Maintained

* Masks will be provided ________________________________________________________________________________

Join us for the 8th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo presented by WABC-TV (ABC7NY) with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner!

*2 days, 6,000+ Attendees, 150+ Exhibitors*

Visit us at: https://hwl-expos.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1512:00 PM – 1:00 PMStamyo Flow, Stamford Yoga1:00 PM – 2:00 PMGuided Mediation, Enjoy Community Wellness & Yoga2:15 PM - 2:45 PMMy Journey Through Fitness, Billy Blanks3:00 PM - 3:45 PMExperience a Flash Mob, Billy Blanks Jr.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1511:00 AM - 11:45 AMPrana Prenatal Yoga12:00 PM - 12:45 PMExhale Flow Yoga, Exhale1:00 PM - 1:45 PMThe Muse, Equinox2:00 PM- 2:45 PMYoga, The Edge Fitness3:00 PM - 3:45 PMTai Chi, Sarner Health and Fitness Institute, Stamford Health4:00 PM- 4:45 PMYoga, Enjoy Community Wellness & Yoga

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1511:00 AM - 11:45 AMPlatinum Moon12:00 PM - 12:30 PMAidan Kilgallon12:45 PM - 1:15 PMPlatinum Moon (Winner CT’s Got Talent)2:15 PM - 3:00 PMRiver of Dreams Tribute to Billy Joel4:00 PM - 5:15 PMMystic Bowie

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1511:00 AM - 11:45 AMGroup Groove, Sarner Health and Fitness Institute, Stamford Health12:00 PM – 1:00 PMBand Burn, Equinox1:00 PM – 2:00 PMTae Bo/Boom Boxing with Billy Blanks2:15 PM – 3:00 PMClub Sweat3:15 PM – 4:00 PMFunctional Boxing, Belly and Body4:00 PM – 5:00 PMBoot Camp, Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Join us for the 8th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo presented by WABC-TV (ABC7NY) with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner!

*2 days, 6,000+ Attendees, 150+ Exhibitors*

Visit us at: https://hwl-expos.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1411:15 – 11:30 AMMeet Sam Ryan, Emmy-award winning Sports Anchor and Reporter for ABC7 New York.12 PM - 12:30 PMEquinox Presentation1:00 PM - 1:30 PMMEET & GREET with Billy Blanks and Billy Blanks Jr.2:15 PM – 3:00 PMFinding Your Authentic Voice Through the Wisdom of Horses, True Freedom Life Coaching3:15 PM – 4:00 PMTai Chi, Sarner Health and Fitness Institute, Stamford Health4:00 PM - 4:45 PMGuided Mediation, Enjoy Community Wellness & Yoga

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1411:00 PM - 11:45 PMYoga, The Edge Fitness12:00 PM - 12:45 PMBETA Yoga, BETA Climbing + Fitness1:00 PM - 1:45 PMExhale Flow Yoga, Exhale Spa2:00 PM - 2:45 PMDiamond Fit Yoga, Equinox3:00 PM – 3:45 PMVinyasa Yoga, Chelsea Piers Connecticut4:00 PM - 4:45 PMStamyo Flow, Stamford Yoga

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1411:00 AM - 11:45 AMSilver Steel12:00 PM - 12:45 PMAidan Kilgallon1:00 PM - 1:45 PMThe CUkes3:00 PM - 3:45 PMPlatinum Moon (Winner CT’s Got Talent)4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAriel Johnson

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1411:00 AM - 11:45 AMOpen Level Boxing, Title Boxing Club Stamford12:00 PM – 1:00 PMMaster Class with Billy Sr. & Billy Jr. Billy Blanks Jr., Dance It Out® and Billy Blanks Tae Bo®1:00 PM – 2:00 PMBody Shock, Equinox2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPhatBurn HIIT, PhatBurn3:15 PM – 4:00 PMExperience SamuraiFT4:00 PM - 4:45 PMEdge Strong, The Edge Fitness Clubs

The mission of the 3rd Annual Compassionfest is to unite like-minded people that believe in the values of being just, kindness, equality and compassion. We'll gather for delicious vegan food and cruelty-free product providers, local artisans, inspiring performers, musical acts & healing workshops for all ages. This is an ALL welcoming indoor/outdoor event. 
FREE admission. Rain-date Saturday, 7/29.
Some proceeds will go to our chosen Compassionate Cause
Maple Farm Sanctuary
Go to www.Compassionfest.net
Contact Email: ct.compassionfest@gmail.com
* Applications are now closed! Thank You!

A very Big Thank You to our Sponsors:
In Defense of Animals
The Sweet Beet, LLC
Friends of Animals
1st Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven
Lisas Soaps Naked Natural LLC
A Momentary Calm & After Midnight Creations
Design Intervention

- Animal-Friendly Food
The Sweet Beet, LLC
Three Girls Vegan Creamery
Hardcore Sweet Cupcake Mobile
Garden Groove
Still Delicious
Gmonkey Mobile
Like No Udder
Yeah Dawg
Ninth Square Market Caribbean Style

- Workshop
Vision Board - 10am - 11am
(supplies included)
$7 Donation fee to
Maple Farm Sanctuary

- One Plug Entertainment
Photo Booth 10am -2pm

- Inspiring Speakers
Tiffany Walker - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mary Lawrence - 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Victoria Moran - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

- Food Demo
AnastasiaRAW/ Vegan Food Demo - 1:15pm- 2:00pm

- Workshop
Vegan Teacher - 3pm - 4pm
Susan Landaira - The Benefits of Living a Vegan Lifestyle
(Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach/ CEO
Vegan Teacher, LLC)

- Workshop
Peter DiGennaro - 4pm - 5pm
Love Bombing and Heart Attack: Wielding Unviolence in the Coil of Power


-Cruelty-free Vendors
Welcome Table/ Sanctuary Raffle
Hipponotic Candle
Vegasm.orgazine
J & J Apothecary
Our Secret Treehouse
Whispering Tulips
Vegan Teacher, LLC
OM Pajamas
Groovy Cat
The Vegan Potter
Living Better, LLC
The Key to Balance, LLC
Creatively Yours
Piece of Mind Arts
The Diesel Dog, LLC
Sleeping Giant Hemp, LLC
Porkchopstick Studios
Herbal Deva, Tynne Love
Grape Cat Vegan Clothing and Accessories
EarthHand
Tim Wengertsman Art
JoHa Designs
Andrew Wallach Revolution Art
Lisas Soaps Naked Natural LLC
Gofer Health/ Vios
Uber Kuchi
Imagine Wellness
Resolved
Obergs Photos LLC
Yoga Animalia Project
Darlene Doughty Designs
Conjurers Of Elm Tarot Readers
A Momentary Calm & After Midnight Creations
Reimagined By Amy
Kate Stephen Jewelry
Florapothecarie
Compassion Company
2 cents Home Grown
Twin Hearts Design
Naturally Custom

Compassionate Cause Vendors:
Maple Farm Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
CT Votes for Animals
Sea Shepherd Boston
WMARA
Elizabeth's MF Sanctuary Tag Sale
No Meat Athlete - New Haven / 
CT Vegan Lady Gang
Friends of Animals
Compassion Over Killing
DxE

- Music
Jellyshirts
Ponybird
Zoo Front

- DIY Workshops

Soul Gazing
Wish Rock
Time-in Teepee