Acoustic Festival
8th Annual Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival

Farmington Valley's premier Acoustic Festival returns to scenic Winding Trails for its 8th year. Lodestar Energy is the title sponsor and will be bringing in national and local acts on the colorful grounds along Dunning Lake. This year's main stage is sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank and will feature Toronto based Enter the Haggis - (video). They combine bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctly eclectic sound. Joining them will be Damn Tall Buildings - (video). This four-member band blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock, and vintage swing to create a captivating and high energy sound. Rounding out the main stage will be Ruta Beggars and Kala Farnham. The boathouse stage will be sponsored by Mclean Care and feature various other talented local acts for your enjoyment. There will also be a beer garden featuring dozens of local breweries sponsored by CLARKHIRTH CPAS.
Date: Saturday, October 21st (Rain or Shine)
Time: 11:00am 6:00pm
Where: Dunning Lake Beach at Winding Trails
Ages: All Ages
Ticket Prices: Advanced Tickets $30.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Children 10 -15 years old (Kids under 10 years old are free)
Member Discount: Advanced Tickets $25.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 10 -15 years old (kids under 10 years old are free)
**If available, tickets at the door will be $40.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Children. Member tickets will be $35.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Children**
Sorry No Pets Allowed.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Title Sponsor - Lodestar Energy
Stage Sponsors - CLARKHIRTH CPAS and Thomaston Savings Bank
Corporate Sponsors - North American Underwriters and West Hartford Windows
Time | Main Stage | Time | Boathouse Stage |
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12:15pm | Kala Farnham | 11:00am | Eric Paradine |
1:30pm | The Ruta Beggars | 12:00pm | Dean Bolt |
3:00pm | Damn Tall Buildings | 12:40pm | Melanie Champagne |
4:45pm | Enter the Haggis | 1:20pm | Cory Michael Rieman |
2:00pm | Hue Blind | ||
2:40pm | Silk and Steel |