a true taste of coastal Connecticut summer

Opposite page: Hosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival 2021 is back for its 63rd season, from Aug. 13- 15. With a new exhibit route and a live- performance stage added to this year’s event, the festival also comprises a juried art show and special activities for children. ( Zapp photo). This page: The 24th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, photo top left, is planned for Aug. 12- 15 at the Goshen Fairgrounds. The festival features live music performances, a band competition, artist workshops, and more. ( Contributed photo); Many summertime festivals and fairs, such as the Milford Oyster Festival, which is being held on Aug. 21, feature seafood and other food items for which Connecticut is famous.