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Bring friends, appetite, and a blanket for an afternoon of Ember Restaurant barbecue, live rock music, yard games, and cocktails at Brown’s Harvest in Windsor. Two seatings — lunch and dinner — and the event runs rain or shine.
Bring friends, appetite, and a blanket for an afternoon of Ember Restaurant barbecue, live rock music, yard games, and cocktails at Brown’s Harvest in Windsor. Two seatings — lunch and dinner — and the event runs rain or shine.
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On a sun-warmed weekend at Brown’s Harvest in Windsor, Connecticut the air fills with smoke, music and the clatter of plates as the 2nd Annual Backyard Barbecue! gets underway. Ember Restaurant runs the pit, pouring wood fired barbecue in a food truck style service while a cash bar serves cocktails and beer, live rock music plays in the evening and yard games spread across the main lawn. Brown’s Harvest sits in Windsor, a town settled in 1633 and one of Connecticut’s earliest communities; the farm fields and open staging put local agriculture on display. The event runs two seatings with lunch from 12:00 to 3:30 PM and dinner from 5:00 to 8:30 PM, and it operates rain or shine. Practical details matter: the farm surface is unpaved but wheelchair accessible, tickets are scanned at a ticket booth, and IDs will be checked for alcohol purchases. Expect casual parking and a short walk across grass or packed soil to reach the gathering; bring a low chair or blanket, sun protection and insect repellent. What makes this local draw special is the combination of Ember’s barbecue craft with an active farm setting; unlike park festivals this event connects guests to the place where food begins. The music glowing after dusk, the string lights above picnic clusters and the casual, communal vibe give the evening a curated small farm festival feeling rather than a commercial fair. This is an easy social outing good for families and friend groups, not a technical adventure; children must be with an adult and organizers advise responsible drinking. Timing advice: arrive early for the lunch seating to avoid lines, or come for dinner to hear the band as light falls across the fields; either way stay long enough to watch dusk change the landscape. Whether you live nearby or are passing through Windsor, the 2nd Annual Backyard Barbecue! at Brown’s Harvest offers a straightforward reason to slow down, taste well sourced barbecue and enjoy live music on a Connecticut farm. Ember Restaurant’s presence elevates the menu; diners can expect classic pit flavors alongside creative sides that highlight regional produce. The event also supports local producers through vendor selection and encourages guests to engage with farm staff about seasonal crops. Small touches like handheld plates, string lighting and the sound of lawn games make the layout comfortable and easy to navigate. Tickets are scanned on arrival so have your confirmation ready and bring ID if you plan to purchase alcohol. If you require mobility assistance contact the event organizers ahead of time to confirm arrangements. Plan for a relaxed afternoon or a lively evening, and treat this Backyard Barbecue as a local social highlight worth marking on your calendar.
Lunch runs 12:00–3:30 PM and dinner 5:00–8:30 PM on the scheduled day; live music is in the evening.
Yes, the farm is listed as wheelchair accessible, though surfaces are unpaved so some mobility assistance may be helpful.
Yes — Ember Restaurant provides barbecue food truck service and a cash bar sells beer, wine, and cocktails.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The event operates rain or shine; bring weather-appropriate gear and check updates from organizers for severe weather changes.
Check in at the ticket booth to have your tickets scanned; have confirmation ready and carry ID if purchasing alcohol.
Brown's Harvest is a family-friendly farm and seasonal event destination in Windsor, Connecticut. The farm hosts a range of fall and seasonal experiences including the 47th Annual Fall Festival, the 8th Annual Sunflower Fest, weekday corn maze access, and specialized workshops. Visitors can pick pumpkins, ride hayrides, navigate corn mazes, and enjoy apple cider donuts across weekends from September to November during the Fall Festival. Sunflower programming features Picnic Among the Petals with gourmet baskets, local craft beverages, and the opportunity to pick sunflowers to take home. The 8th Annual Sunflower Fest showcases over 30 sunflower varieties with live music, local food, and evening sessions for a sunset experience. Hands-on learning includes a Beginner Sourdough Class led by Karri: a three-hour workshop where participants build a starter, receive a complete Sourdough Starter Kit, and learn essential baking techniques while enjoying snacks. Group services include private room rental for celebrations with group-rate admission and coordinated check-in, birthday party packages with dedicated hosts and optional gem mining, and school group visits designed for pre-K through 4th grade featuring hayrides, pumpkin education, a kids' corn maze, and a take-home sugar pumpkin. Weekday offerings highlight a 5-acre corn maze experience for quieter visits and family-friendly extras like a kids' maze and play area. Brown's Harvest focuses on seasonal events, hands-on classes, and farm activities rooted in local tradition and community enjoyment. Events run seasonally with scheduled dates; visitors should check Brown's Harvest event calendar for exact dates, times, and ticket information before planning visits.
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