Experience Hartford 2026

<p>This week on Pulse of the Region, we’re taking you inside Experience Hartford, the<strong> Hartford Chamber of Commerce’s </strong>signature celebration of the businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and organizations that make the city a vibrant place to live, work, and explore. This year&#39;s event will be held on October 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parkville Market.</p><p><br></p><p>Julio Concepción, Executive Director of the<strong> Hartford Chamber of Commerce</strong>, and Joe Ploof, founder and owner of The Upstate Lounge &amp; Cafe (one of more than 20 vendors participating in this year’s event!), join us to share exclusive details on the complimentary food and drinks you can expect to enjoy, as well as how the evening introduces attendees to some of the people and places that make Hartford unique, all under one roof.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience Hartford is made possible thanks to our event sponsors,<strong> Liberty Bank</strong>, <strong>NBC Connecticut and Telemundo,</strong> and the <strong>Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/metrohartfordalliance/2180226" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Click here to purchase Experience Hartford tickets.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Pulse of the Region is recorded at <a href="https://www.swiftfactory.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Swift Factory⁠</a> and produced in partnership with the <a href="https://www.northhartfordpartnership.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">North Hartford Partnership</a>.</p>