As part of the 12th annual Pipes in the Valley Festival, Horizon Wings — an organization that rehabilitates raptors — gave educational talks by the Connecticut River. The Ashford-based organization gathered a crowd as wildlife rehabilitators spoke about the habitats, voices, and hunting habits of the Eastern Screech Owl, Peregrine Falcon, and other birds.
Outside of The Santa Connection booth, a quieter bird was spotted.
Children watch as one of the bounce houses is deflated, then re-inflated a few minutes later.
The event might have been Highland-themed, but it wasn’t highbrow.
After a dramatic entrance to the plaza across the Founders’ Bridge, pipe bands gathered near the Connecticut Science Center to play away from the stages and crowds.
Vendors had more extensive food selections than what you’d find in the ethnic food aisle at the chain supermarket.
Highland games were played at the lower level of the plaza. This year, the music was continuous as performances took place on the upper plaza, lower level, and main stage.
Visitors washed down their haggis puffs with Irish coffee and beer.
In another park Downtown, there was a celebration of Indian culture.
The Incredible India fair followed the 10th annual Milan Walkathon in Bushnell Park. Music and folk dancing were at the center of attention, followed by shopping at several booths for traditional and contemporary clothing.
Lines formed for the henna hand painting and the one food vendor.
