Manchester Community Support Group

Manchester Community Support Group Dedicated to continuing the charitable nature of the Eighth Utilities District FD social organization

A huge thank you to Haseeb and Cheeks Chicken & Waffles for joining us as a sponsor for the 75th Manchester Peach Festiv...
05/24/2026

A huge thank you to Haseeb and Cheeks Chicken & Waffles for joining us as a sponsor for the 75th Manchester Peach Festival! ❤️🍑

MANCHESTER, CT‼️🍑❤️
Cheeks Chicken & Waffles is proud to officially one of the sponsor of 75th Manchester Peach Festival! 🎉

Supporting our community means everything to us, and we’re honored to be part of such a special tradition right here in Manchester. From great food to bringing people together, this is what it’s all about! 🐔🧇🍑

We want to thank everyone who continues to support our business — because without YOU, opportunities like this wouldn’t be possible. ❤️

Make sure y’all come out to the Peach Festival, support local businesses, enjoy the festivities..

Also be sure to check out the GIVEAWAY happening now for a chance to win Peach Festival tickets and more! 👀🍑 [LINK IN COMMENTS]

Thanks to Manchester Community Support Group for organising this great event..

-HSB

GIVEAWAY/SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! ❤️⬇️When it comes to 75th Manchester Peach Festival Sponsorship, we don’t take it lig...
05/23/2026

GIVEAWAY/SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! ❤️⬇️

When it comes to 75th Manchester Peach Festival Sponsorship, we don’t take it lightly. Our sponsors are important parts of the Manchester Community, and help us focus on fundraising for our mission by helping us with fundraiser costs and more. 🙂❤️

This year, Cheeks Chicken & Waffles has joined the Manchester Peach Festival as a Silver Tier Sponsor! Cheeks Chicken continues to deliver delicious food, and support our community in many ways! ❤️

But they aren’t done yet! Currently they are running a delicious GIVEAWAY which includes Manchester Peach Festival Tickets! That’s right, free Peach Fest Tickets and more. And all you have to do is join the Facebook Group called Cheeks Chicken & Waffles FAM. and then follow the directions listed in the giveaway post! 🍑❤️

A huge thank you to Haseeb and Cheeks Chicken and Waffles for their support! Make sure to also check out their delicious food and place your order today!😋

Yummy!😋🍑It’s Friday and we have another 75th Manchester Peach Festival Announcement! 🍑⬇️On top of our locally famous Pea...
05/23/2026

Yummy!😋🍑

It’s Friday and we have another 75th Manchester Peach Festival Announcement! 🍑⬇️

On top of our locally famous Peach Shortcake, the staple of the Manchester Peach Festival, we have a lineup of food and drink vendors you will not want to miss. Are you ready?!?! 🌭😋

Here’s the lineup, with a majority of our vendors helping us fundraise by donating a portion of their sales towards our nonprofit mission during the event!!! ❤️⬇️

Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop will be bringing the barbecue. Local and family owned, this is one you are going to have to stop at. We can’t wait for their delicious Pit Bomb Sandwiches! 😋

Warm weather making you feel like it’s time to travel to Maine for some delicious lobster? 🦞 You don’t have too! Cousins Maine Lobster - Hartford & Southern Connecticut will be bringing their ever popular lobster rolls and more. MMMM yummy! 😋

The Manchester Peach Festival has a strong Polish background, between its former 8th Utilities Members and its music choices. And we still do! Yummy Wagon will be bringing its selection of Hot Dogs, Pierogis, Kielbasa, Potato Pancakes, Hamburgers, and more! A blend of Polish-American Deliciousness! 🌭

Can you smell the thin crust and melted cheese from the perfect pizza slice? So can we! Randys Wooster Street Pizza Shop will be joining us again this year as our local pizza stop. Ready to serve its popular slices, we can’t wait for dinner! 🍕

Sometimes we have people that aren’t fans of our delicious Peach Shortcake, or may even be allergic to peaches! But that’s okay! On top of many things to be announced, we have the perfect dessert stop. Faddy’s Donuts & Ice Cream will be joining us with their delicious donuts, ice cream, and kettle corn. We can already smell the kettle corn from here! 🍩🍿

Feeling like a quick snack will be perfect for you? We have one of our favorite community supporters coming back this year! Bob's Jerky For a Cause will be bringing their Manchester Made beef jerky! With tons of flavor and a wide variety of flavors, they are the perfect snack or a great option to take home! 😋

Wow, all that food, we need something to drink! Good thing we have multiple options and a little of everything you could ask for! 🧃🧊🧋⬇️

Returning for the 3rd year in a row, Kona Ice of Manchester is bringing their delicious flavored shaved ice. Perfect for a warm summer day and another delicious option, you’ll want to hop in line early for them! 🧊🍧

Maybe it’s been a long day and you could use a little caffeine, or your just looking for a delicious lemonade to cure your thirst. Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Manchester will be returning! With a variety of flavors, types of coffee, and other delicious beverage options, this is another heavy hitter! We know our dedicated volunteers will be in that line! ☕️❤️

They’ve been making waves in CT, and just added Manchester as one of their homes! Serving fizz with a side of dirty, Get Fizzy CT will be bringing their very popular and delicious Dirty Sodas. Currently stationed at Lowe’s in Manchester, they will be mixing it up with us August 22nd!😋🥤

This one is for the adults! Joining us for the 2nd Year in a row, Connecticut Valley Brewing Company will be joining us to serve some peachy adult beverages. This will be for our 21+ crowd only, will be contained, and a proper ID is required! A perfect pair with our Peach Shortcake for the adults! 🍻😋

We listened to our crowds, and made sure to bring a little of everything to this years 75th Celebration. And you thought this was it for peachy announcements?👀

We are far from done, so make sure to follow us, tag everyone you’re going with, and share so no-one misses out on Manchesters Peachiest End of the Summer Fundraiser! Stay tuned for more details next Friday! ❤️🍑

ITSSSS TIMEEEEE! After months of planning, we are ready to begin announcing all the wonderful parts of the 75th Manchest...
05/15/2026

ITSSSS TIMEEEEE! After months of planning, we are ready to begin announcing all the wonderful parts of the 75th Manchester Peach Festival! Each Friday we will announce more!🍑❤️⬇️

Returning to the stage for the 6th year in the Peach Festival’s 75 year history, Nightshift! Nightshift plays music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s and will make the whole family get up and dance. There’s nothing like live music! 🙂🎶

As we continue to celebrate the Peach Festivals history, here’s a little fun fact about our connection with Nightshift! Kenny Hicks, the band’s leader, was a member of the former 8th Utilities District Fire Department in 1969 under Chief Ted Lingard. The 8th District ran the Peach Festival for 72 years, until its merge in 2023. Now its former volunteers and community members from the Manchester Community Support Group continue its history! ❤️

We have lots to announce as we celebrate the big 75 with our Manchester Community, so stay tuned to our pages! What are you looking forward to this year?!🙂

We just received a 2ND DELIVERY of plants for our Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale! Fresh from the farm, and already se...
05/09/2026

We just received a 2ND DELIVERY of plants for our Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale! Fresh from the farm, and already selling fast! ❤️⬇️

We have more Hanging Tomatoes, Hanging Mandeville’s, a variety of hanging plants, and still have some potted plants! 🌺🌸

We also still have our 75th Manchester Peach Festival $6 tickets as well! 🍑

Going fast, so get them before they are gone! ❤️

Our Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale and 75th Manchester Peach Festival ticket sales is now OPEN! We are selling Patio ...
05/08/2026

Our Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale and 75th Manchester Peach Festival ticket sales is now OPEN!

We are selling Patio tomatoes, Hanging Tomatoes, Hanging Mandeville, 12” Hanging Combos, 11” Hangers, Geraniums, New Guinea Impatiens, Hanging Strawberries, and Gerbera Daisies! 🌺❤️

We are also selling Manchester Peach Festival Tickets as well! 🍑

Just want to support our mission? We can take donations too! ❤️

We will be open today, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. till 6:00 P.M. at 32 Main Street, Manchester, CT (the old firehouse). 🙂

We take cash, card, check, Apple Pay, and more! 💲

Plants are going fast! 🏃🙂

🌺🍑 THIS WEEKEND! 🍑🌸🌼The Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale is back THIS Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM – 6 PM… and ...
05/06/2026

🌺🍑 THIS WEEKEND! 🍑🌸🌼

The Manchester Mothers Day Plant Sale is back THIS Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM – 6 PM… and this year, we’re adding a peachy twist! 😋🍑

Not only will we have a beautiful selection of fresh-from-the-farm plants, but we’ll also be kicking off IN-PERSON ticket sales for the 75th Manchester Peach Festival! 🎉🍑

So come on down and find the the perfect gift for your Mom, Sister, In-Laws, your special person, or maybe just yourself! You deserve it and we look forward to helping you find the perfect one! ❤️

🌺What You’ll Find:

• Hanging Tomato Plants 🍅
• Patio Tomatoes 🌿
• Hanging Strawberry Plants 🍓
• Gerbera Daisies 🌼
• Geraniums 🌺
• 12” Hanging Combos 🌸
• New Guinea Impatiens 🌷
• 11” Hanging Plants (variety!) 🌿
• Mandevilla Hanging Plants 🌺

All plants are high quality and range from $10–$40 depending on type & size.🙂

💳 All forms of payment accepted! 💲

We will be located at 32 Main Street, Manchester, CT (the old firehouse)! 🚒



🎟 75th Manchester Peach Festival Tickets On Sale!

Be the first to grab your tickets for our 75th Anniversary Celebration!🍑

👉 Tickets are just $6 and include:

🎶 Live Music
🎁 Giveaways
🚒 Touch-a-Truck
🎉 Family-Friendly Activities
🍔 More Food & Drink Vendors than ever
🚶 Easier entry (no more long lines!)
…and SO much more to come!

We listened to our community—and this year is shaping up to be our BIGGEST and MOST PEACHY festival yet! 🍑🔥

Every purchase supports our nonprofit mission and goes directly back into the Manchester community.

Come out, shop local, grab your plants, and kick off the Mother’s Day Weekend and Peach Festival season with us! 🌸🍑

History is a key component to our Manchester Community, and something we share in common with our friends at the Fire Mu...
05/05/2026

History is a key component to our Manchester Community, and something we share in common with our friends at the Fire Museum! See how you can help them today! ❤️⬇️

The Connecticut Firemen’s Historical Society is working to preserve Connecticut’s rich fire service history—but we need your help.

Our aging HVAC system is struggling to keep our historic firehouse and collections safe. To properly protect artifacts and provide a comfortable experience for visitors, we are raising $25,000 to replace it.

Every donation—big or small—directly supports:
• Preserving our historic building
• Protecting irreplaceable artifacts
• Creating a better experience for visitors

Donate today:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JNVKENE9VSPDQ

Prefer to mail a check?
The Connecticut Firemen’s Historical Society
230 Pine St
Manchester, CT 06040
(Memo: HVAC Fund)

Your support helps ensure this history is preserved for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of our mission.

Did you know we have a North End Exhibit at the Manchester Historical Society? 👀⬇️That’s right! Our North End Exhibit is...
04/30/2026

Did you know we have a North End Exhibit at the Manchester Historical Society? 👀⬇️

That’s right! Our North End Exhibit is always growing — and we need your help to keep preserving the incredible history of Manchester’s North End and the former 8th Utilities District! ❤️

We’re actively looking for:
📸 Photos
🏺 Artifacts
📜 Documents & stories
🧩 Memorabilia
…and anything else connected to the North End!

This includes pieces of history from places like:
• The Community Y
• Red Rock Golf Course
• Salters Pond / Pool
• Robertson Park
• Swanson Park
• Union Pond
• Hickey’s Woods
…and more! 🌳

Every item and story helps us protect and share a part of Manchester’s history for future generations. This effort is a core part of our mission, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

📩 Have something to contribute or share?

Reach out to Board Member Joseph McGuire at [email protected] and we’ll connect you with our team at the Historical Society.

🏛 You can also stop by and visit the exhibit during museum hours — come see the history for yourself!

Check out these wonderful photos of our exhibit by photographer Jeff Rodick! 📸

North End History is Manchester History! ❤️

🎄❤️Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays❤️🎄As we celebrate this special season, we want to thank our incredible community for...
12/24/2025

🎄❤️Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays❤️🎄

As we celebrate this special season, we want to thank our incredible community for your continued support, generosity, and kindness throughout the year. Because of you, we are able to give back, support those impacted by tragedy, honor our fire service history, and strengthen the community we all call home.❤️

May your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and time spent with loved ones. From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.

Make sure to follow us! We have a big year ahead with exciting events and important group updates coming soon! ✨

We ❤️ Manchester!

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Manchester, CT
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