Somers America250

08/18/2026

The Somers America250 Ad Hoc Planning Committee would like to thank the following major sponsors for their support of the Somers America250 Celebration held at Field Road Park this past Saturday.

The community support was absolutely amazing and provided the resources needed to put on such a large scale event. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

🇺🇲 Town of Somers
🇺🇲 USA Waste & Recycling - Drone Light Show Sponsor
🇺🇲 Oakridge Dairy - Main Stage Sponsor
🇺🇲 Big Y Supermarket - Savage Brothers Band Concert Sponsor
🇺🇲 The Eastman Family - Children's Area Sponsor
🇺🇲 Juliano's Pools & Spas - Freedom Sponsor
🇺🇲 The Blake Center for Faith & Freedom - Freedom Sponsor

We also want to thank the many Red, White, Blue, and America250 sponsors, as well as all the individuals who supported the "Field of Flags" campaign!

08/16/2026

Thank you Somers for celebrating America250 with your family, friends, and neighbors! We hope you had a great time and enjoyed what we had to offer throughout the day!

Here are photos from the drone light show. Feel free to share your photos and videos, we would love to see them!

08/15/2026

Miss Renee of Harmonious Happenings Music Therapy Services performs at 1:30 p.m. from the Spartans Stage!

08/15/2026

Somers America250 Celebration has an amazing "Touch A Truck" set up at Field Road Park! Bring the kids for a fun afternoon in the Children's Area sponsored by the Eastman Family!

Thanks to Juliano's Pools & Spas, Bores Property Services, USA Waste & Recycling, Mountain Tree Service, Somers Public Works Department, and the Somers Fire Department for your participation!

08/15/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

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Somers will celebrate America250 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Field Road Park. Join us for a day full of free activities, demonstrations, food vendors, music, and a drone light show!

Pack a cooler, bring chairs and blankets, stake out your piece of the park, and gather with your family and friends!

Let's gather as a community and celebrate America250 here in Somers!!

Schedule of Events

🇺🇸 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Opening Ceremony at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Procession and Concert by Connecticut Valley Field Music at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Family & Children’s Activities throughout Field Road Park

🇺🇸 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Concert by Miss Renee of Harmonious Happenings at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Performance by Tom Callinan, Connecticut’s first “Official State
Troubadour,” at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Children’s Performance by Stevie Kidding, the Ridiculous Magician, at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Concert by Dave & AJ Acoustic from the band Shovelhead at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Concert by Blood Brothers Band at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:05 p.m. – Reading of the Declaration of Independence and rifle volley by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Concert by The Savage Brothers Band, sponsored by Big Y Supermarket, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:15 p.m. – Presentation of Colors by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT and National Anthem, sung by Theresa Kate of Somers, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:30 p.m. – Drone Show by SkyElements Drone Shows, sponsored by USA Waste & Recycling

🇺🇸 9:00 p.m. - Closing

08/14/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲 Somers America250 Celebration 🇺🇲🇺🇲

Are you wondering how the event grounds are set up, where to park, and the best vantage points for the concerts and drone light show?

We have a map for that!

Main Stage: The Main Stage is positioned along the outfield fence of Field #3. This is the best place to watch the concerts from. Bring chairs and blankets to secure your gathering spot.

Spartan Stage: The Spartan Stage is at the building with the restrooms, concession stand, and small pavilion. The two performances for children will be located here.

Drone Light Show: The Drone Light Show will be launched from the high school track. The best viewing location will be from the ballfield with the Main Stage and the adjacent ballfields.

Parking: Parking is available along Field Road at the entrance to the park, at the parking areas throughout the park, and at the school complex.

Handicap Parking will be available at the upper parking lot closest to Field Road and the playground, and at the parking lot near the tennis courts.

Activities for Children: The activities for children will be in the area adjacent to the playground with the Touch A Truck in the upper parking lot.

Food: The various food vendors will be positioned along the field side of the tennis courts. There will also be large tents set up with tables and chairs close by.

Those attending the event are encouraged to gather with family and friends. Bring chairs and blankets to secure your gathering spot. Pack a cooler or buy food and beverages from our many food vendors. Make a day of it and celebrate America250 here in Somers!

08/14/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Somers will celebrate America250 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Field Road Park. Join us for a day full of free activities, demonstrations, food vendors, music, and a drone light show!

Pack a cooler, bring chairs and blankets, stake out your piece of the park, and gather with your family and friends!

Let's gather as a community and celebrate America250 here in Somers!!

Schedule of Events

🇺🇸 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Opening Ceremony at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Procession and Concert by Connecticut Valley Field Music at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Family & Children’s Activities throughout Field Road Park

🇺🇸 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Concert by Miss Renee of Harmonious Happenings at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Performance by Tom Callinan, Connecticut’s first “Official State
Troubadour,” at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Children’s Performance by Stevie Kidding, the Ridiculous Magician, at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Concert by Dave & AJ Acoustic from the band Shovelhead at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Concert by Blood Brothers Band at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:05 p.m. – Reading of the Declaration of Independence and rifle volley by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Concert by The Savage Brothers Band, sponsored by Big Y Supermarket, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:15 p.m. – Presentation of Colors by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT and National Anthem, sung by Theresa Kate of Somers, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:30 p.m. – Drone Show by SkyElements Drone Shows, sponsored by USA Waste & Recycling

🇺🇸 9:00 p.m. - Closing

08/13/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 JUST TWO DAYS AWAY! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Somers will celebrate America250 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Field Road Park. Join us for a day full of free activities, demonstrations, food vendors, music, and a drone light show!

Pack a cooler, bring chairs and blankets, stake out your piece of the park, and gather with your family and friends!

Let's gather as a community and celebrate America250 here in Somers!!

Schedule of Events

🇺🇸 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Opening Ceremony at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Procession and Concert by Connecticut Valley Field Music at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Family & Children’s Activities throughout Field Road Park

🇺🇸 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Concert by Miss Renee of Harmonious Happenings at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Performance by Tom Callinan, Connecticut’s first “Official State
Troubadour,” at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Children’s Performance by Stevie Kidding, the Ridiculous Magician, at the Spartans Stage

🇺🇸 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Concert by Dave & AJ Acoustic from the band Shovelhead at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Concert by Blood Brothers Band at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:05 p.m. – Reading of the Declaration of Independence and rifle volley by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Concert by The Savage Brothers Band, sponsored by Big Y Supermarket, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:15 p.m. – Presentation of Colors by American Legion Buck - Dubiel Post 101, Somers, CT and National Anthem, sung by Theresa Kate of Somers, at the Oakridge Dairy Stage

🇺🇸 8:30 p.m. – Drone Show by SkyElements Drone Shows, sponsored by USA Waste & Recycling

🇺🇸 9:00 p.m. - Closing

08/13/2026

Somers America250 Celebration Drone Light Show - Saturday, August 15th at 8:30 p.m. at Field Road Park.

We are partnering with Sky Elements, the largest drone light show provider in the United States, for a grand-finale drone light show right here in Somers.

Who is Sky Elements?

"At our heart we are a production company focusing on creating turn-key drone light shows for a variety of clients. From your local city's 4th of July celebration to companies looking to advertise their next big campaign - we are the go-to solution in the industry for drone light shows no matter the project. We are here to create drone light shows that enhance great life moments."

Drone light show professionals. Put your brand in the sky with a stunning drone show. We are leaders in the production of drone light shows across the U.S.

08/12/2026

Somers will celebrate America250 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Field Road Park. Join us for a day full of free activities, demonstrations, food vendors, music, and a drone light show!

Pack a cooler or visit our great selection of food vendors, bring chairs and blankets, stake out your piece of the park, and gather with your family and friends!

Somers America250 Food Vendors:
🇺🇸 Ajalicia's Sweets
🇺🇸 Fellowship Cafe
🇺🇸 Fortune Fuel
🇺🇸 Four A's Food Truck
🇺🇸 Jeff's Kettle Corn
🇺🇸 Knights of Columbus Council 4303
🇺🇸 Kona Ice
🇺🇸 Luann's Bakery
🇺🇸 Rotary Club of Somers
🇺🇸 Smokehouse at Sonny's Place
🇺🇸 Somers Lions Club
🇺🇸 Travelin' Tom's Coffee

Let's gather as a community and celebrate America250 here in Somers!!