Shad Festival
Starting date:
Event# (860) 767-8269
Event Details
Celebrate the state's fish with demonstrations on boning, cooking, fly-tying, casting, children's crafts, talks, films and exhibits, on the history, culture and lore of the American shad.
Shad Festival
Address : Connecticut River Museum
Essex CT
Phone : (860) 767-8269 (Always call and confirm events.)
Phone : (860) 767-8269 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.ctrivermuseum.org
Admission Fee : Museum admission.
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