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Shad Derby Season Kicks Off at Thomas Hooker

Thanks to the Exchange Club's brewery event, the Shad season is in full swing.

A number of Windsor civic groups gathered Fri., Feb. 11 to kick off the Shad Derby season at Bloomfield's Thomas Hooker Brewery.

The event, sponsored by the Windsor Exchange Club, was held to raise money for the Shad Fest Bureau, which raises money for Shad events and the Derby itself, which will be celebrating its 46th anniversary in May.

The following is a list of upcoming Shad Events:

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Shad Derby Gala - March 2

Bowling for Shad - March 25

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Shad Derby Historical Society House Tour - April 28

Shad Derby Fishing Tournament - May 4-6

Shad Derby Ball - May 5

Shad Derby Lobster Fest - May 11

Sheila Schmidt Family Fishing Derby - May 11

Arts & Crafts Festival - May 12

Shad Derby 5K Road Race - May 19

Shad Derby Parade and Green Festival - May 19


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