Shad Derby Kick-Off

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sponsored by
the Windsor Rotary Club & the Shad Fest Bureau

A Fundraiser to kick off the Shad Derby season!

For More information & to purchase tickets:
https://secure.anedot.com/wwlrotary/2026sdkickoff

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Windsor Shad Derby Festival

The Windsor Shad Derby Festival is a long standing New England Tradition. The tradition began in 1955 with an annual fishing tournament to raise awareness of the growing pollution of the Connecticut River. In 1966, as the Derby grew in size a parade and festivities on the Windsor Town Green were added to celebrate & commemorate the Shad Derby Festival and promote the best of the local area through it's many resources, businesses and organizations.