Planning for Our “Birthday”

On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! America250 is a multiyear effort to help our nation, all 50 states, and over 100,000 cities, towns and villages commemorate the semi quincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. Check out www.CT250.org for commemoration resources and the beginnings of plans for spring and summer 2026 events in every town in Connecticut! www.America250.org will give you a peek into what will be happening across our country. Watch for info on Suffield and West Suffield celebrations at www.suffieldct.gov/things-to-do/America250.

Dog Days at Hilltop

If you visit Hilltop Farm on Sunday mornings, you have seen a group of folks working with their dogs on the field south of Hilltop.

Monster Craft Show at Hilltop Farm

Wow! Suffield is a “crafty” town! All 60 booths for the April 27th Monster Craft Show & Flea Market at Hilltop Farm have been reserved sold out! Photo courtesy of Hilltop Farm

More than 30 crafters signed up including Amush Handmade, Bri Crafty Bri You, Clay Pot Plant People, Could If We Wood, Crafty Banners, Diamond Art Crafts, Eye Love Crafts Studio, Hasenpatt House, Holmes Goods & Creations, Jill Wunch Vivid Vintage & Crafted, Krazy Kat Kreation, Laurie Lynne’s Jewelry, Little Treasures, Lovingly Made By TJ, Melissa Cheryl Krazy Krafts, New Wharf Designs Woodworking & Art Designs, Nu Skin Beauty & Wellness, Oakdale Farm Hemp Products, Owl Coozies, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pine Farm Wood Crafts, Proulx Woodworking, Sai Amour Girls Fashion, Saints Seaglass, Sharon Makes Scents, Sisters Sweet & Salty, Spotted Udder Designs, Sweet Daisy Soap Company, Terrie’s Crafty Corner, The Ocean Alchemist, The Poet’s Corner, & Windycrest Farm. There will also be a number of booths selling antiques, collectibles, handmade acrylic paintings, large and small kid’s tumblers, knitted items, embroidery, jewelry, clothing, nice pocketbooks and women’s shoes, household items and tools.