SOUPSTOCK
WHAT IS SOUPSTOCK?
SOUPSTOCK Music and Arts Festival is the annual fundraising event for the Mary A. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund. This family oriented event features many fun-filled sights, 0pngsounds and tastes to entertain the whole family. This year we are expanding to two days of fun, so there's more SOUPSTOCK to enjoy!
ANNUAL SOUPSTOCK PRO/AMATEUR SOUP/CHILI COOK-OFF – BE A SCHMECKER!
Participants from all over Southern Connecticut compete for the coveted SOUPSTOCK title! This year, for even more fun, we're adding a Chili cook-off as our Sunday food event! Each cook will have a huge kettle of deliciousness ready for your inspection. Members of the public can make a small donation to the Turtle Shell Fund and become a 'Schmecker' (That's literally German for 'taster'). Your donation gets you a pass to taste all day! Once you've tried them all, vote for your favorites and go back for seconds. If you are interested in becoming a soup or chili competitor, click on our COOK-OFF page for more information.
SOUPSTOCK – THE CONCERT
Featuring two days of live music on two stages with acts known to both the local and national scene, there is no shortage of musical genius at SOUPSTOCK. With past performances by Kung Fu, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, The Alternate Routes, Ryan Montbleau, Turbine, The Main Squeeze and many other noted artists, the 'Schmeckers' have come to expect a great musical experience with their soup.
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOPPING
We have a robust vending section right in the middle of the action. There'll be no wandering off to the other side of the festival just to get a little craft shopping in at SOUPSTOCK. From handmade jewelry to hula hoops we're sure you'll find a unique item to remember the day. Visit our Vendors page for more info about our vendors.
SOMETHING FOR THE FOODIES
We have selected food vendors from our local area and beyond to provide you with eclectic tastes and comfort food from east and west. Brick oven pizza, middle eastern cuisine, and good old American backyard style grillin' are just a hint of the flavors you'll find at our event! We believe food is as much of an art as anything else at SOUPSTOCK, and we think you'll agree!
THE KIDS ZONE
The SOUPSTOCK KIDS ZONE is nearly half the field in size and full of stuff for kids to do! from Arts & Crafts to the Hoop Zone to our own SOUPSTOCK Drum Circle, we've got a super fun day planned for all the youngins.
