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The 8th Annual Silk City Fest lineup is here!

Meet the Caravan of Thieves:

Gypsy Swinging Serenading Firebreathing Circus Freaks!��Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. It's theatrical and humorous. It's musical and intense. It entertains, dazzles and defies classification while welcoming the spectator to join the band throughout the performance in momentary fits of claps, snaps and sing-alongs. If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton's house, Caravan of Thieves would be the band they hired.

https://caravanofthieves.com

Come see this amazing artists and many others at Silk City Fest - Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm
(plus after party at Urban Lodge!)

FREE ADMISSION to this FAMILY-FRIENDLY celebration of all things Manchester, CT, USA!

The 8th Annual Silk City Fest lineup is here!

Meet Ras Iba:

For over two decades, reggae artist Ras Iba has been a powerful and authentic voice in the genre. Building a rich, foundational discography with albums like Jahlion(2003), Many Lives (2006), Matsahyel (2010), Musical Meditations Vol 1. and Vol 2. his music bridges deep roots with a universal message. A seasoned live performer, his touring history spans the globe, including major runs through North America, Europe, Israel, and Hawaii alongside Bambu Station and Tuff Lion. Since 2011, his collaborative work with the Amandla Band has fueled the release of the critically acclaimed Power Link album in 2013. In 2023 Ras Iba released another amazing EP "Everyday" produced by the Dreadless Reggae band from Holland. Now stepping into a highly anticipated new chapter of his career, Ras Iba is bringing twenty years of artistry, storytelling, and unmistakable energy to a new era of reggae.

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/ras-iba/about/

Come see this amazing artists and many others at Silk City Fest - Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm (plus after party at Urban Lodge!)

FREE ADMISSION to this FAMILY-FRIENDLY celebration of all things Manchester, CT, USA!

The 8th Annual Silk City Fest lineup is here!

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 1pm to 7pm
(plus after party at Urban Lodge!)

FREE ADMISSION to this FAMILY-FRIENDLY celebration of all things Manchester, CT, USA!

Caravan Of Thieves: https://www.facebook.com/caravanofthieves
Ras IBA: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063966408408
Ash & Eric: https://www.facebook.com/ashandericmusic
Kate callahan: https://www.facebook.com/kate.callahan.music
Stephen Peter Rodgers: https://www.facebook.com/stephenpeterrodgers
The Gaslight Tinkers: https://www.facebook.com/thegaslighttinkers
Shanna In A Dress: https://www.facebook.com/shannainadress
North County Band: https://www.facebook.com/NorthCountyBandCT
Eddie Seville: https://www.facebook.com/steelrodeo
Brian Jarvis: https://www.facebook.com/brian.m.jarvis.5
The Dusty Bowlers: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579244700478

Bigger Beast Records Urban Lodge Brewing WORK SPACE Downtown Manchester CT Silk City Coffee Lutz Children's Museum Retro Junk The Firestone Art Studio + Cafe Audacity British Style Pub Town of Manchester - Government Bill Ludwig Manchester CT Cultural District

If you're not at the Unitarian Universalist Society: East right now, you're going to miss one heck of an evening of entertainment. There's still time to get here and see Poet Laureate Nadia Sims and Town Troubadour Christian Loftus share the stage!

The best coffee is made with love ❤️

Silk City Coffee

Where are our other business owning husband and wife teams?!? Holler below 💃 🕺 It’s been such an awesome experience doing this together - it feels@impossible to imagine life any other way!!!

Did you know Silk is owned by two couples? Rob and Sarah (here!) and Tammy and Glenn!