Inspired by their passion for the arts and community spirit, a staff of volunteers produce the SoNo Arts Celebration and work throughout the year on various committees.

Kick-Off Event: Friday, August 6th: 6pm – 11pm
Countdown: Sorry, you are too late.

Saturday, August 7th: 10am – midnight

Sunday, August 8th: 10am – 6pm
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Norwalk — Calf Pasture Beach In East Norwalk Festivities Start @ 6 p.m. (Rain Date July 5)

Event Location: The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT

Ticket prices: $68.50, $54.50, $39.50
Call Ticketmaster at 203-368-1000, visit the Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster Outlet.

Norwalk’s Department of Parks and Recreation presents an evening of entertainment, starting at 7 PM, that includes a classic car show and music by the oldies group Sharky and the Unknowns. A $5 parking fee is charged cars without Norwalk stickers.

For more information
203-854-7900

2008 Entertainment & Attractions:

Headline Entertainers
Friday, September 5 – 9:00 p.m.
Los Lonely Boys

Saturday, September 6 – 9:00 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys

Sunday, September 7 – 6:00 p.m.
Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge

Attractions:
Arts & Crafts — more than 100 juried vendors
New England Seaport Village — demonstrations, samples, displays
Festival Docks — tour WWII PT Boat and other vessels
Harbor Cruises
Children’s games, rides and activities
International Food Court run by non-profit groups

Family Day Specials (Sunday ONLY)
Marvel Super Heroes Search (2 pm) — Spider-Man image
1 child free with 1 adult admission
$15 for unlimited rides between 11 am-2 pm
Kids’ specials

Admission:
NEW Weekend Pass (available on-line ONLY) — $25.00
General Admission – $12.00
Seniors: $10.00
Advance Tickets — $10.00
Children 5-12 years – $3.00
Children under 5 years – Free
All entertainment included in ticket prices.

Discounted $10.00 NSA Oyster Festival tickets are on sale at some branches of the following area banks:

Bank of America
Commerce Bank
Fairfield County Bank
First County Bank
Mutual Security Credit
Norwalk Bank and Trust
Norwalk Credit Union
Norwalk Hospital Credit Union
Patriot Bank
Peoples Bank
Ridgefield Bank
Wachovia Bank
Webster Bank
Wilton Bank
MBI Inc.
Northrup Grumman
Pellegrini Jewelers
Shop Rite Grade A
Stylin’ hair salon
Triple S Carpet and Drapery Cleaning

Buy and Print Your Tickets using your PC.
Tickets can also be transferred by email and lost or stolen tickets can be replaced.

Metro-North Railroad/NSA Oyster Festival Discount Package
Save on admission and rail fare when you purchase the Metro-North Railroad/Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival discount package. Packages are available at all ticket offices and ticket machines (except South Norwalk Station), and on-line through WebTicket, where you can save an additional 5% on rail.

The Norwalk Oyster Festival is managed by The High Road Inc. a full service event management, production and consulting company headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.

Free to the public, the Celebration supports original art, music and community spirit. Works from over 130 juried fine artists and craftsmen are showcased while live performers entertain throughout the weekend with a diversity of musical and dance genre. The Puppet Parade is a highlight of the event with giant puppets created by local participants.

Inspired by their passion for the arts and community spirit, the SoNo Arts Celebration is produced entirely by a staff of volunteers who work throughout the year on various committees.”

Saturday, August 2, 2008: 10am – midnight
Sunday, August 3, 2008: 11am – 6pm
Puppet Parade: 3pm

Exhibiting Artist booths are open Saturday from 10am – 7pm
and Sunday 11am – 6pm.

Visit Sono Arts Website