A Festival of Lights…and Tastes…and Sounds

Friday night was a wash for Southington’s annual Apple Harvest Festival. Saturday? Well that was a "booming" success.

The opening day of the Apple Harvest festival proved to be a successful one, bringing thousands to the downtown area to enjoy carnival rides, take part in crafting, shop the booths and enjoy a fireworks display that left those within miles stopping to stare up at the night sky.

“Last night wasn’t what we wanted to see, but it’s been a pretty good start to everything today,” said Charlie Cocuzza, Southington Chamber of Commerce board member and representative of the Connecticut Icon booth.

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Several thousand had flocked to the downtown area by the time the fireworks were shot in the air Saturday evening, and residents in other areas including downtown Plantsville stepped outside their home to enjoy the sight with some “ooo’s and ahh’s.”

Here’s where Southington Patch wants you to get involved: The festival is a photo shoot waiting to happen! We know you took pictures, so why not share them with everyone? We’ve given you a couple to get you started, so click the tab and add your own today!

Still want more on the festival? Take a look at the complete preview, published Monday on Patch.

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