Wesleyan University Center for the Arts

Feet to the Fire: Riverfront Encounter is an environmental arts festival that explores sustainability and the Connecticut River using the arts as a catalyst. The festival's diverse programming will bring over 3,000 people of all ages together on May 7, 2016 at Middletown’s Harbor Park to learn about the rich culture, history and science of the river. The event will feature a kid’s activity zone, environmental action booths, farmer’s market, craft fair, public art installations, culminating class projects from University students, and five main stage world music performances, from Los Sugar Kings to African Highlife and more.