West Hartford’s second annual ‘How-To’ Festival will be held at the Noah Webster Library on March 24, 2018, but organizers are already collecting proposals.

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford’s How-To Festival is still several months away, but those interested in being a presenter are invited to submit their proposals as soon as possible.

“It’s not too early. We want submissions now, so we can start planning and selecting the best,” said Joe Cadieux, head of Programs and Publicity for the West Hartford Library. “We are looking for how-to-do-it stuff that you would not expect to find in a library. We have a belly dancer lined up already, for instance.”

Last year’s inaugural How-To Festival was a resounding success, and Cadieux said that more than 2,000 people are expected to attend this year.

More than 50 local experts, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals are expected to participate as presenters. Participants will be given the opportunity to introduce a topic, provide instruction, or do a complete demonstration of their passion. Presentations will be repeated for a changing audience.

Last year’s festival attracted a wide range of presentations on a diverse group of topics, including salsa dancing, using a digital camera, playing three chords on the guitar, knitting, home buying, doing magic tricks, and packing to hike the Appalachian Trail.

To see a list of all of last year’s presenters, click here for the brochure. Photos from last year’s event are also available by clicking here.

West Hartford’s second annual How-To Festival will be held on Saturday, March, 24, 2018, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Noah Webster Library, 20 South Main St., West Hartford.

To submit your proposal online, click here to complete the form. You will be notified when your form has been received.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/howto24march2018, email [email protected]  or call 860-561-6959.

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