Bad Weather Postpones Slice Of Saugatuck And Japan Society Fall Festival
Tomorrow was to be a very busy day in Westport but the weather often has the final say for outdoor events. The Slice of Saugatuck, after being lucky in the weather department for most of it’s 12 year history, was postponed again this year, as it was last year due to the forecast of rain on Saturday. It will instead be held next Saturday, September 14th from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
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The other popular event, the Japan Society Fall Festival held each year on Jesus Green adjoining the Westport Library will now take place on Sunday, September 8th.Their Fall Festival features Taiko drumming, the traditional Bon Odori Dance as well as booths featuring Japanese crafts and other products. To learn more visit: FC Japan Society.
To see our prior coverage of this event visit WestportLocal Japan Celebrates Fall.
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CT United 9/11 Tribute Motorcycle Ride Returns To Westport On Sunday
File Photos of 2022 CT United Ride by J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com To see our coverage of 2022 ride visit WestportLocal CT United Ride
Traffic Advisory – CT United Ride Update From Town Of Westport:
Expect Delays In Town As Procession Passes
On Sunday September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state.
The motorcade will continue to use the route established last year which starts at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 am and continues through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield; ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession travels from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector where the riders will then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit 17. The procession will then travel north up Saugatuck Avenue (Route 136) from Exit 17, continue north on to Riverside Avenue (Route 33) to Wilton Road, and across the Wilton town line. The route is closed and continuous, meaning that with the assistance of a police escort the participating motorcyclists drive through traffic lights and do not stop at stop signs.
Motorists should anticipate extended traffic delays along the procession’s route which could potentially last 45 minutes or longer. Although delays are to be expected please be mindful of those we lost over 20 years ago, as well as their families who are with us today, as it certainly is a day for remembrance and reflection.
It is recommended that wherever possible alternate routes should be sought to avoid these areas as they will be rendered completely impassable until the entire procession clears. To learn more visit CT United Ride.
Traffic advisory for myTeam Triumph Triathlon early Sunday morning from Town of Westport
The myTeam Triumph Triathlon will be taking place this coming Sunday (September 8th). Motorists should expect to see a large volume of both runners and bicyclists between 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the following locations: Compo Beach and Longshore Park as well as Hillspoint Road, Greens Farms Road (between Hillspoint and S. Compo), Compo Road South (between Greens Farms and Hillspoint), and Compo Beach Road. Motorist traveling through these areas should expect some brief delays.
The police department asks that motorists use extra caution when driving on the affected roads.
Summer’s Last Hurrah, Labor Day Fun At Danbury Car & Truck Festival
One of the the area’s largest car shows is the annual Danbury Car & Truck Festival which was held on Labor Day at Danbury’s Rogers Park and featured several hundred cars of all genres from antique and vintage to high performance, exotics and American muscle cars, both contemporary and historic.
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Thousands attend each year in this important fund raiser for Ann’s Place a 33 year old nonprofit based in Danbury that provides completely free counseling, support groups and wellness classes for anyone facing cancer in the region and goes to help support cancer wellness services. Thousands of people facing cancer come to Ann’s Place for support, all at no charge. To learn more about this outstanding, organization visit: Ann’sPlace.org.
Some of the finest examples of automotive excellence at this show included iconic cars like the ’65 Mustang which led the Pony Car craze 50 years ago which gave us legends like the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird and so many others. Only the king of the pony cars, the Ford Mustang is still in production today. There were hot rods which defined the ’50’s in the automotive world like the iconic ‘57 Chevy which helped define the ‘50’s, as well as perfectly restored cars from the World War Two era.
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The '30's are known as the era of cars designed so visually beautiful as to considered works of art in the field of automotive design. The '30's are known as the era of cars designed so visually beautiful as to considered works of art in the field of automotive design, such as this stunning Auburn. They were an integral part of the Art Deco period in American history and is one the most notable styles of cars ever and included sister nameplates such as Cord and Duesenberg.
This red, white and blue beauty is dedicated to Marine Corporal Bobby W. McCarty, Jr. and veterans and first responders and is adorned with memorabilia and signatures of law enforcement and military members.
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There were a also a variety of unusual vehicles including the Tesla Cybertruck (below, right) which features a nearly indestructible (under normal conditions) stainless steel body and is one of the most unusual designs of the contemporary automotive market. Also in the category of “the unusual” is the low-rider BatBike, a tribute to the Batman franchise.
Kids love cars and in addition to getting behind the wheel to show off their driving readiness, one young “ enthusiast drove her pink EV Lamborghini around the site to get a glimpse at the other beautiful vehicles on display.
Then, there was the nightmare.
The Nightmare is a very serious show car, with the theme of many well known horror movies with some of the finest high performance features and artwork seen at the show.
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