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The Shad Derby Festival is a long standing Windsor, Connecticut & New England Tradition. It all began in 1955 with a fishing tournament to raise awareness of the growing pollution of the Connecticut River. In 1966, as the Fishing Derby grew in size a parade and festivities on the Windsor Town Green were added to celebrate & commemorate the Shad Derby while also helping promote the best of Windsor and the local New England area through it's many resources, attractions, businesses and organizations. Currently, over 20 events are associated with the Shad Derby Festival - that always culminates on the third Saturday in May in Windsor. This website is dedicated to all the volunteers, contributors, businesses & organizations who always make sure "The Shad Always Return" every spring to Connecticut's First Town.
2025 Shad Derby Queen Candidates
2025 Shad Derby Sponsors
A special thank you to the
Town of Windsor Community & Neighborhood Enhancement Program
for their support of the Shad Derby Festival.
Town of Windsor Community & Neighborhood Enhancement Program
for their support of the Shad Derby Festival.
In-Kind & Donations
2025 Pictures and Videos2025 Shad Derby Gala
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