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Shelton Enjoys 'Downtown Sounds' With Summer Concert Series

SHELTON, Conn. – It may have rained on and off, but that couldn't dampen the festive spirit as Shelton celebrated with a Downtown Sounds concert on Friday evening at Veterans Memorial Park.

Young ladies enjoy their icecream after getting their faces painted at Shelton Sounds.

Young ladies enjoy their icecream after getting their faces painted at Shelton Sounds.

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Another awesome face painting at Shelton Sounds.

Another awesome face painting at Shelton Sounds.

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Kids work on arts and crafts activities.

Kids work on arts and crafts activities.

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Tom Varton from Raven & Rose Soaps

Tom Varton from Raven & Rose Soaps

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Reid's BBQ

Reid's BBQ

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Samples of Reid's BBQ sauce

Samples of Reid's BBQ sauce

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Hipponotic Candle

Hipponotic Candle

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A woman works the hula hoop during the concert at Shelton Sounds.

A woman works the hula hoop during the concert at Shelton Sounds.

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People gather around in anticipation of watching The Alpaca Gnomes at Shelton Sounds.

People gather around in anticipation of watching The Alpaca Gnomes at Shelton Sounds.

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The Alpaca Gnomes takes the stage.

The Alpaca Gnomes takes the stage.

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Little gnomes are held and danced with during the performance at Shelton Sounds with the Alpaca Gnomes.

Little gnomes are held and danced with during the performance at Shelton Sounds with the Alpaca Gnomes.

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The Alpaca Gnomes

The Alpaca Gnomes

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Fryborg was among the many food trucks at Shelton Sounds.

Fryborg was among the many food trucks at Shelton Sounds.

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Enjoying cold ice-cream is a great way to cool down.

Enjoying cold ice-cream is a great way to cool down.

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Even the little gnomes like ice-cream from Tipsy Cones Ice Cream.

Even the little gnomes like ice-cream from Tipsy Cones Ice Cream.

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Common Bond Market was there with some tasty snacks.

Common Bond Market was there with some tasty snacks.

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It's always great to have time with good music with family and friends!

It's always great to have time with good music with family and friends!

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A hot day is always a good day to enjoy a nice, cold brew from Two Roads, located in Stratford.

A hot day is always a good day to enjoy a nice, cold brew from Two Roads, located in Stratford.

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Even the dogs and their owners like to come out and socialize at Shelton Sounds!

Even the dogs and their owners like to come out and socialize at Shelton Sounds!

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Celebrate Shelton for over 225 years and counting!!!

Celebrate Shelton for over 225 years and counting!!!

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On Friday, July 29, the band lineup featured the Kazoo Crew Family Band, Hubinger Street and The Alpaca Gnomes, with the gathering under tents as needed.

The many vendors included Reid’s BBQ, The Little Dog That Laughed, Raven & Rose Soaps, Hipponotic Candle and Andie’s Cookies, as well as an assortment of food trucks. There was even a beer garden set up.

The food trucks included: Caseue Cheese Truck, Common Bond Market, Dad’s Food Truck, Mama Dee’s Italian Kitchen, Gypsy Joe Café, Pierogies on Wheels, and Tipsy Cones.

The kids could do arts and crafts, and get their faces painted.

“This was a really good turnout. I’m glad the rain didn’t stop the concert or anything,” said Lisa Cheney, owner of The Little Dog That Laughed.

“It turned out to be a lot of fun. There have been so many people coming out to check things out."

As the Alpaca Gnomes went up on stage, everyone came out with gnome hats and danced up a storm close to the stage. Even small children had their own decorative hats to match and danced with their parents and friends.

The final concert in the series will be held on Friday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring the bands Frank Viele and West End Blend.

And, Liberty Bank has sponsored Tipsy Cones to give the first 500 ice cream cones away for free on Friday, Aug. 5.

For more information, check out the Downtown Sounds on its Facebook page.

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