East Hampton Old Home Days

08/20/2026

🍷 The Friends of Lake Pocotopaug presents it's Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Laurel Island 🍷 Limited tickets still available call Kevin at 860-395-7548 🎟

🍷 Friends of the Lake Pocotopaug
Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser will be on September 13th 🍷

07/28/2026

✨ Mark your calendars for a fun-filled summer evening in East Hampton! ☀️🌭🎆

Starting Saturday, August 8 | 5:00–8:00 PM

The East Hampton Lions Club is hosting a Town-Wide Picnic, and everyone is invited!

Bring your own picnic dinner or grab a delicious hot dog while you enjoy:
🎈 Inflatables
🎨 Face Painting
🍦 Ice Cream Truck
🌽 Co****le
🎉 And so much more!

But don’t head home when the picnic ends…

🌅 At dusk, join the Friends of Lake Pocotopaug for our annual Light Up the Lake! Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends and family, and enjoy the breathtaking sight of Lake Pocotopaug glowing with lights as the sun goes down. It’s a beautiful East Hampton tradition you won’t want to miss!

We can’t wait to see our community come together for an evening of fun, fellowship, and one unforgettable view. ❤️💙

07/14/2026

🎉 Old Home Days Raffle Winners! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported our Old Home Days raffle! Here are our lucky winners:

1. $1,500 Gift Card – Amanda Jacobson ( #1029)
2. Cape Cod Getaway – Dean Landino ( #053)
3. Weber Grill – Keith Lysak ( #1383)
4. $500 Belltown Tire – Nancy & Ron Borge ( #439)
5. Team Fitness Gift Card & $100 Dick’s Gift Card – Amanda Jacobson ( #1030)
6. Whole House Powerwash – Kim Gordon ( #946)
7. Family Four Pack for Essex Steam Train – Erin Kaiser ( #483)
8. Rule of 3 Brewing Gift Card – Ted Hintz ( #1253)
9. Rossini’s Pizza Gift Card – Brian Riley ( #1443)
10. Lakeside Bar and Grill Gift Card – Cynthia Wirth ( #887)
11. Po’s Rice and Spice Gift Card – Michelle Johnson ( #1077)
12. D’Eliana Public Market $100 Gift Card – David Steinberg ( #201)
13. Loco Perro Gift Card – Susan Stanton ( #1290)
14. Dubin Gift Card – Amber Goulet ( #491)
15. Tavern on 66 Gift Card – Tina Lanzi ( #485)
16. Two Brother’s Cafe Gift Card – Amber Goulet ( #492)
17. Kickback and Bowl Gift Card – Tom Portalance ( #985)
18. Family 4 Pack for the Village and Ride at Pumpkintown – Julie Ireland ( #1455)
19. Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm – Scott Barnes ( #1292)

Congratulations to all our winners! 🥳 And a huge thank-you to our generous local sponsors and everyone who came out to support Old Home Days. See you next year! 🎟️

07/12/2026

Old Home Days may be officially over, but the work behind the scenes continues! 🧹☀️
We’re out here tackling the cleanup today, and we just want to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing volunteers who gave their time, energy, and smiles to make this weekend such a massive success.
Community spirit is alive and well. Thank you, everyone! 🙌

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

🚨 IF YOU AREN'T HERE YET, WHERE ARE YOU?! 🚨
Big Deal Rock is LIVE on stage right now for Old Home Days! The amps are cranked, the crowd is moving, and we are ripping through the absolute best classic rock hits.
The weather is perfect, the music is loud, and the party is officially a BIG DEAL. Drop whatever you're doing, grab your friends, and get down here right now before you miss the best set of the weekend!

07/11/2026

📣 Our Parade Volunteers Make It Happen!
Putting together a massive parade with four-plus divisions is no small feat—and it’s entirely powered by our incredible volunteers.
From coordinating floats to keeping the marchers moving safely, these dedicated folks work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the magic happen. To everyone who gave their time today to keep our favorite tradition marching forward: Thank you! You are the true heart of Old Home Days. 🙌❤️

07/11/2026

☀️ PARADE HIGHLIGHT! ☀️
We were absolutely thrilled to have the Make-A-Wish Monster Truck join us for the Old Home Days parade! 🚚✨
The Make-A-Wish Foundation does incredible work bringing hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses—a cause that was profoundly important to the late, great Red McKinney. Red dedicated his life to lifting up this community, and continuing to support Make-A-Wish is the perfect way to honor his legacy. 💙
We are committed to aligning ourselves with organizations that share Red's community spirit. Old Home Days is all about looking out for our neighbors and helping each other thrive! ❤️

07/11/2026

🇺🇸 Look who made it out! 🇺🇸
You know it’s an official community celebration when Senator Richard Blumenthal drops by! He never misses an Old Home Days parade, and we absolutely love seeing him out here supporting the town and catching up with everyone.

07/11/2026

When Devin (bass and keyboard) from East Hampton was faced with a critical illness, a referral to Make-A-Wish Connecticut brought him strength. His heartfelt wish is to have musical instruments so he can pursue his passion for music. We're honored to have him here today to share his incredible talent with us through a special performance. Please give it up for Jack of All Trades!

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