Family Fun, Vendors, Music, Beer & Wine Set For Shelton Day Oct. 2, 2022

An image from last year's Shelton Day. Mayor Mark Lauretti is in the middle.

SHELTON — Since 1984, The Derby-Shelton Rotary and the City of Shelton have proudly presented Shelton Day. This year, the event will take place at the Veterans Memorial Park on October 2nd from 11 am to 5 pm.

Last year’s very popular hot air balloon from CT Voyager is returning. This year, rides can be pre-paid ahead of time. Rides will be $40 in advance, and $50 walk-up per person. Pre-pay and more information at https://balloon.sheltonday.org. Youngsters are sure to enjoy again The Roaming Railroad LLC. Cars are covered with a canopy, so this will be a rain-or-shine attraction. Magic Dan will make some magic.

Music will be provided by Fuzz On It from 11 am to 2 pm and Lee-Ann Lovelace from 2 to 5 pm. The Shelton High Marching Band will play. Dominic Mantuano will serve as the emcee for the event. Sponsors will be recognized, and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti will speak at 12 noon.

Over 70 vendors will be on hand to sell their wares and promote their programs. From jewelry to crafts, from honey to hemp….. Friends of the Shelton Animal Shelter, Seymour Pink, St. Joseph Church, Harmony on the Sound, Wesley Chapel, Echo Hose Auxiliary, Senior Insurance Consultants, Shelton High School Marching Band, Convention of States, Albertus Magnus College, Gideons International, Derby Centennial Lions Club, Stratford Visiting Nurses Association, ConnectiCare, Ruth’s House, Color Street, Gypsy Beads, Sleeping Giant Hemp, Backlit Beauty, Player 2 Artwork, Monogram Me, Avon, J. Beads, Renewal by Anderson, Highland Gems & Accessories, Tranquil Hive Honey, Daisy-Bella, Adventure Escape Manor, Southern Connecticut Chiropractic, SoVita Chiropractic, Sam and Sons, AbCoLinks Jewelry, InnSeason Resorts, Threads by Neves, Mary Kay Beauty, Dream Creations, Paradise Island Small Foods, The Megs Artisans, Bunny Village Development and Child Care Center, FloraCreate, Kyle Kmetz Art, The Bare Slate, and Shelton High School Gael Hawks Robotics Team.

An assortment of foods and fares will be available, including: Streetside Hotdog Cart, Jim’s Valley Soft Serve, The Melting Truck, Italian Ices of CT, Little Kernels Kettle Corn, and Krafty Pineapple Creations.

Bad Sons Beer Company will provide locally made Derby beer as well as an assortment of canned mixed drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. William da Silva, Bad Sons owner said, We are very excited to be a part of Shelton Day. Being a local brewery, Shelton always comes first to us… even in our logo, since we’re from Shelton.” 

In addition, Shelton’s own Jones Winery will supply white and red wine. Please remember to bring your ID if you want to purchase alcoholic beverages. Jones Winery Owner Jamie Jones said, We are thrilled to be participating in Shelton Day! We greatly appreciate the support of the community, which makes the growing of our crops possible. We look forward to having our wines served!”

The Derby-Shelton Rotary is thankful for our 2022 Shelton Day sponsors including: Carey & Guarrera Real Estate Associates, Curtiss Ryan Honda, Marks of Design Jewelry, Moderno Barber Shop, Wilson Agency/Starkweather & Shepley, Breeze Latin Fusion Cuisine, D’Addario Automotive, Wooster Street Market, Blanchette Sporting Goods, ConnectiCare, The Hair After, Jeff’s Appliance, Roma’s Importing, Vincent’s Italian Restaurant, Drones Over the Valley, Bad Sons Beer Company, and Jones Winery.

A limited number of the Shelton Day 2022 t‑shirts will be available for purchase at the Rotary Tent.

Attendees are encouraged to visit vendors through a fun game of Bingo that will be available through the Rotary Tent. Prizes and gift cards will be awarded.

Sponsorships and vendor spaces are still available. For more information, email vendors@sheltonday.org. Rotary President 2022 – 2023 Betsey Doane added, The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is excited to again host Shelton Day which will be held on Sunday, October 2. Come with family and friends to meet a diverse set of vendors, help us serve our community, and have fun!”

Proceeds from Shelton Day will fund local community service projects and grants. Visit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club website www.derby-sheltonrotary.org, or contact Chairperson Joe Shapiro with questions and more information at chair@sheltonday.org or 203 – 751-5149.

Formed in 1905, Rotary International is the world’s first community service organization with over 1.2 million members in more than 200 countries. The Rotary of Derby-Shelton serves our communities with many important projects, programs, grants, and scholarships. From Shelton Day and Flags for Heroes to Senior Salt & Sand and Dictionaries for 3rd Graders, your Rotary gives back. The Rotary is always seeking community-minded new members. We invite you to be a guest at our meetings, usually Thursdays at 12:15 at Brownson Country Club. For more information, contact DSRotary@Derby-SheltonRotary.org, visit www.Derby-SheltonRotary.org, or search DSRotary on Facebook.

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