A Yard Goats release says there are about 35,000 of these birds in the state. It’s also a nickname for the ruffed grouse, another bird that calls Connecticut home.

Move over Joey Chestnut, there’s going to be a new food contest GOAT in town. Five of the stubborn barn yard animals will go horn-to-horn this Saturday for the first-ever competitive eating event ...

The Yard Goats will play one game as the Hartford Leaf Peepers 9/3. The Leaf Peepers is a tribute to the 10 million people who travel to New England each year to see the leaves change.

Posted: Apr 29, 2025 / 10:38 PM EDT Updated: Apr 29, 2025 / 10:38 PM EDT HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Make-A-Wish Connecticut and the Hartford Yard Goats teamed up to celebrate World Wish Day.

The Hartford Yard Goats will host their annual FanFest on Saturday at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. The event, which runs from 1-3 p.m. is free and open to the public.

The Hartford Yard Goats may have the G.O.A.T. nickname, but they’re not chicken when it comes to changing things up.