A picturesque village within the town of Simsbury, located just 11 miles north and west of the city of Hartford, Tariffville strategically embraces the Farmington River. Rich in history, echoing the progress of the Industrial Revolution, the village holds a past that includes one of the first carpet mills in America (1825), water-powered electricity (1900), and a train wreck (1878) linked to the world's first emergency phone call. Today, Tariffville still provides a glimpse of it's historic character through its architecture, and a river access (Tariffville Gorge) that continues to hold a national interest.

The Tariffville School PTO Carnival and Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 4-7 p.m. (rain date Thursday, May 9 from 4-7 p.m.).  Stop by and enjoy the bounce house with slide, food by Little City Pizza, performances by Terpsichore and the Simsbury Twirlers, the wildly popular cake walk, face painting, cupcake decorating and several new games. Browse the silent auction and possibly take home a treasure such as a themed gift basket, 2 all-day vouchers to Ski Sundown for the 2013/2014 season, a free chimney inspection and cleaning, six months of free curbside trash and recycling services, dinner for two at Metro Bis, or a $500 gift certificate for a storm door, replacement windows, siding or gutter leaf guards.  There are many more items available with new ones being added each day.  Bid on one item or bid on a few, play some games or just come for dinner and entertainment but do come out and support Tariffville School at this wonderful, annual event!