Septemberfest, which features family fun, food, music, a food court, a business expo and more begins at 5 p.m. Friday.
Admission and parking are free. Food and children's rides are extra.
Friday night also features fireworks, beginning at 9 p.m.
The event, sponsored by the Performing Arts Center, continues from 11 am to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"We're looking forward to Septemberfest starting at 5 pm and I think we've got great weather for three days," said PAC manager Tom Vincent.
The Chamber's Home Improvement Show takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Septemberfest was started by the chamber about 25 years ago. Friday executive director Charity Folk was helping with setup.
"I can't get away from it," she said. "It's a beautiful day."
See more details on the event at http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/performing-arts-center/pages/septemberfest-2013
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