Let's plant the 'Kent' in Kent-ucky at the 1st annual garden Kent-ucky Derby Party & Hat  Promenade!

Horse d'oeuvres, 'Kent' juleps* (featuring bourbon from CT’s Mine Hill Distillery), race viewing/raffle and a hat promenade. Prizes for best  hats!

*Funds raised from event & cocktails to support Kent’s Poetess Promenade & Garden

Kent Chamber of Commerce will sponsor; Art & Design: A Kent CT Art Exhibition and Sale on May 24 and 25 and the Kent Community Center. The show hours are 11am-5pm on Saturday, May 24th and 12 pm - 5 pm on Sunday, May 25th. There will be 20 plus artisans selling their goods over the weekend. The sale features ceramics, jewelry, fine art, and leather work. The event is free and open to the public. 

Kent Chamber of Commerce will sponsor; Art & Design: A Kent CT Art Exhibition and Sale on May 24 and 25 and the Kent Community Center. The show hours are 11am-5pm on Saturday, May 24th and 12 pm - 5 pm on Sunday, May 25th. There will be 20 plus artisans selling their goods over the weekend. The sale features ceramics, jewelry, fine art, and leather work. The event is free and open to the public. 

Introducing SPARK an event by TradesUP. This event, formerly Touch a Trade, will return to the grounds of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association and the Eric Sloane Museum on October 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31 Kent Cornwall Road in Kent, CT.

TradesUP's goal is to SPARK interest in working with one’s hands and the FREE event will offer both youth and adults the opportunity to safely participate in trades, crafts, and self-sufficiency skills with their own hands.

Planned activities include carpentry, woodworking, masonry, welding, plumbing, electrical wiring, and planting a garden, along with arts, crafts, and other activities for younger attendees.

Music will be performed and local food and beverages will be on offer for participants of all ages to purchase and enjoy.

TradesUp is a non-profit organization, based in Kent, with a mission to support the development of the next generation of trades and craftspeople. Presenters, sponsors and volunteers are currently being sought for the event.