Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival presents:

Celebrate America!

The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan.

This patriotic extravaganza, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display.  

Joining the orchestra for this special occasion is the renowned percussionist Ed Fast and his Conga Bop Latin jazz septet, adding their unique flair to the festivities. Ed Fast, a familiar face in the Hartford region and Hartt School alumnus, is a versatile percussionist as comfortable sitting-in with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra as he is touring with premier Broadway roadshows or gigging in bands accompanying big-name favorites. His Conga-Bop septet is known for its simultaneously lighthearted and hard-swinging Latin jazz and will add an extra layer of excitement to the program. 

Details: Entry to the field begins at 6:00 pm. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm.

Weather Policy: Rain date is Saturday, July 6th.

Seating: Please bring your own seating.

Food & Beverage Policy: Picnics allowed (no hard liquor). Beverage/bar service and food concessions will be available for purchase on site. Pre-orders are available for this event from Pop Over Eatery. Click here to view their Talcott Mountain Music Festival menu.

How to Purchase Tickets: Purchase at hartfordsymphony.org, over the phone at 860.987.5900, or in person at the Bushnell Box Office (166 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106) Monday – Friday 10am-5pm. Children 12 or under can get the Child rate ($5 over the phone or online [but with other fees on the order] or $6 in person).

Strictly Prohibited on the Grounds: Smoking, hard liquor, drugs, ball playing or other sports equipment, pets, fireworks, sparklers, firearms or any other incendiary device, radios, boom-boxes or other stereo equipment, solicitation or unauthorized concessions or handouts, tents, tarps and large tables, lewdness, drunkenness or other inappropriate behavior.  Audio and video recording and flash photography are prohibited during the performance.

Accessibility and Parking: On-site paid parking and accessible parking is $10 per vehicle and available first-come first serve on the day of the event. We also offer free parking and accessible shuttle service to and from Henry James Middle School and the commuter lots at the intersection of Wilcox Street and Iron Horse Blvd.

Bikes are not permitted on the field. Please lock your bicycles at the bike rack and then enter the concert.

The HSO asks that you please carpool whenever possible. Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center is now handling parking sales for TMMF. A limited number of parking passes for lots on site are available for purchase at each concert for $10 per vehicle (cash only).  Parking passes can only be purchased on the day of the concert starting at 5 PM.  Passes will be sold on a first-come-first served basis to those patrons displaying a valid state issued accessible parking permit. Limited free parking is available in the commuter lots along Iron Horse Blvd. and throughout Simsbury. Convenient and free shuttle service is also available from the Iron Horse Blvd. commuter lot at the intersection of Iron Horse Blvd. and Wilcox Street, as well as from Henry James Memorial Middle School, beginning at 5:00pm each evening. An accessible shuttle will be offered for patrons with disabilities. For questions please email Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center at operations@simsburymeadowsmusic.com.

Food & Beverage Policy: Picnics allowed (no hard liquor). Beverage/bar service and food concessions will be available for purchase on site.

First Aid: First Aid services are available in the southwest corner of the site, near the front of the lawn.  Trained First Responder personnel are also stationed throughout the grounds.

Lost and Found: Lost and Found is located in the First Aid Tent during the concert.  At all other times those items will be available at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center Office.

Clean Up: Please help by bagging your trash and depositing it in the available containers.

Restrooms: Portable toilets are located on site.