11th Annual Farmington Valley Music Festival

Get ready to jam out and soak up some great tunes at the coolest music fest around! 11th Annual Farmington Valley Music Festival Join us for the exciting 11th Annual Farmington Valley Music Festival at the beautiful Winding Trails venue! Experience an unforgettable day filled with live music and community spirit. Date & Time: October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) Don't miss this fantastic in-person event celebrating music and togetherness in the heart of Farmington Valley. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and great performances! Come and celebrate the 11th year Farmington Valley Music Festival presented by McClean Life Plan Community highlighting music from local, regional, and national acts. This event not only brings great music to Winding Trails, it also supports the Trails Fund. Since the festival began in 2016, it has raised over $62,000 for the Winding Trails' Trails Fund, which helps to support environmental initiatives, summer camp scholarships, and park improvements. The backdrop of fall colors along Dunning Lake make for a colorful venue. This year's Main Stage is sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank and the headliner will be Howley, a new project that builds Irish Americana sound with even deeper emotion and artistry. They will be joined by Pennsylvania based House of Hamill. This group is a fixture on festival stages across the country. Beg, Steal or Borrow, a 5-piece bluegrass band from Northern Vermont joins the main stage with their high-octane style to the festival. This group has played from Maine to Bermuda. The Clement Brothers, identical twins from New England, will round out the bill on the main stage. Our 2nd stage at the Boathouse and sponsored by Lodestar Energy will feature some of the best local and regional talent in the area. This daylong event gives attendees the opportunity to hear ten different performers. There will also be a Beer Garden featuring free samples of locally brewed craft beers from over 15 CT breweries. sponsored by Clark-Hirth CPA's. Food trucks and a vendor village will also be held featuring many local merchants to make this a perfect fall event.