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Upcoming Events in Kent Connecticut


May

19 Annual Spring Power-Up - Take a journey bak into our industrial and agricultural history, and view early industrial steam, gas, diesel engines; trains; tractors; and mining equipment.

Address: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association , Kent, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 927-0050 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.ctamachinery.com
Fee: Donation.

June

24 Annual Mining Rock Swap & Sale - Dealers provide a variety of specimens for sale and trade. Tour the Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science.

Address: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association , Kent, Connecticut
Ph: (860) 927-0050 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.ctamachinery.com
Fee: Free.

September

12 - 14 CAMA Fall Festival - For most of the year, the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association grounds remain a quiet location to sit and ponder the impact and importance of historic machinery on our everyday lives. However, late in September, it is transformed into a noisy, bustling cacophony of engines and saws and tractors and all things mechanical. CAMA literally comes to life. Most all of CAMA's own exhibits are in operation to amaze all.

In the Industrial Hall, all of the stationary steam engines spring to life. In the 5-bay shed and oilfield power buildings, the one-lunger "hit and miss" engines and the impressive Wolverine Diesel literally explode into action. Over in the Diebold Hall, the museum- and member-owned tractors are all spit-shined and raring to go.

On the narrow gauge railroad tracks, the Hawaii #5 lurches into motion and belches the smoke and steam to prove it. We hope to be able to give tender rides again. (As a backup, our 1922 Plymouth Diesel engine will be available for a ride down the track). The mining museum opens it's doors to record crowds. And that's just CAMA's contribution!

In addition to the CAMA collection, outside exhibitors from all over the Northeast converge on 8 acres of park-like grounds with their own tools, gas engines, steam engines, tractors and every other machine imaginable, to fill out the display and add to the excitement. Every year there are new surprises.

Address: Connecticut Antique Machinery Association grounds on Rt 7 , Kent, Connecticut
Ph: 860-927-0050 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.ctamachinery.com
Fee: $10.00 for adults and teens, $5.00 for children 6-12 years old, and free admission for kids age 5 and under.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Inn at Kent Falls

Historic property built in 1741, set on 2.5 acres. Common rooms include screened porch, TV room and living room. Six rooms (three suites)

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The Gibbs House

Sloane Room has TV, a/c, private bath, refrigerator, coffeemaker. Penthouse suite has dining and living room, kitchen, TV, private bath, a/

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Constitution Oak Farm

90-acre farm; home built in 1830s features period furnishings. Four rooms (two with private bath)

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