You’re Invited: Sherwood Island’s Annual Shorefest
Previous event photos by J.C. Martin for WestportLocalPress
The Friends Of Sherwood Island host a wonderful event each year at the beautiful waterside Pavilion overlooking Long Island Sound. Each year more than 100 friends and family members gather to enjoy the delicious food, great live music all to support the programs provided by the Friends Of Sherwood Island. This important fundraiser offers entree choices of lobster, steak or salmon, along with appetizers, delicious deserts and a variety of beverages. The silent auction is a fun way to help support this wonderful gem in Westport. Funds raised from the event go toward the Friends' many activities at the park, including dune restoration, 100 Trees for 100 Years, paid internships at the Nature Center, educational programs for all ages, and the Friends' yearlong efforts to protect one of our State's irreplaceable natural resources
A look at a previous event: WestportLocal Shorefest
Proceeds from Shorefest impact Sherwood Island’s ability to protect this scarce coastal sanctuary space in Fairfield County, and expand, protect, and care for the park’s wildlife habitat.
This beautiful park offers one of the few beaches open to all CT residents with no entry fee or parking charge. Wildlife thrives in this waterfront sanctuary including nesting Osprey each year, bunnies all along the paths and the Pavilion is home to the Sherwood Island 9/11 Memorial
This historic CT landmark was purchased in 1914 and Sherwood Island is Connecticut's first state park. Its 234 acres are divided into a distinct east side (including a sandy beach, tidal marsh, nature trail, and the popular model airplane field) and west side (hiking trails, picnic tables, marsh, and forest).
For tickets and to learn more visit:: friendsofsherwoodisland.org/event/shorefest-2025/