About F+B Slingshot

Fork+Band Slingshot is the original dedicated themed Slingshot Shooting Gallery - first in class! Inspired by the carnival midway combined with modern slingshot sport, F+B is a clean, colorful, and cheerful slingshot activity space filled with music, laughter, and cheers. It feels like it may have sprung from the collective imaginations of generations of children dreaming of what the carnival shooting gallery could be like. Of course, it would include unlimited play, custom fitted handmade equipment, exciting action, and all the instruction you need while being super-safe! It's perfect for families, friends, dates, birthday parties, and work group activities. Recommended player age: 5+ with adult supervision. Everything is included and no experience is necessary. Whether you're picking up slingshot for the first time, heading to the trail, feeling inspired to relive childhood memories, or are ready to take on the challenge of precision slingshot target sports, F+B is your place for fun, safe, and responsible slingshot games and sports. What’s more, F+B is conveniently located between Hartford and Waterbury, just 5 miles from I-84! So, gather the whole family or your closest friends and make the day trip from Boston, northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, or New York City. Experience the planet's original dedicated themed indoor slingshot shooting gallery and slingshot retail shop, and discover for yourself that slingshot at F+B -"It's a Whole New Game!"

F+B is a local family-owned and operated business that treats each guest with personal attention while promoting a culture of responsible play. If any player in your group has special needs, let us know and we'll work to accommodate. Everybody is welcome at F+B! The themed slingshot gallery avoids targets representing animals, vehicles, buildings, and people. Guests are required to wear provided safety glasses and are issued program slingshots fitted with lightweight latex elastic bands matched in power to the weight of lightweight rubber training ammo used in the Gallery. The handmade slingshots used in the facility are customized for each player's reach with our own hand-tied elastic band sets (reminder to include each player's name and height when booking online), elevating both safety and customer experience through increased accuracy. You'll choose your lane's theme when booking online or book a Power Hour. Each player reserves a a single station when you Choose Your Theme and moving to a station not reserved within your group is not permitted, except during certain special events and private functions.

General reservations are for 1 hour or 30 minutes in Choose Your Theme reservations, including instruction. Additional time can often be added. Most adult players report they're 'just getting the hang of it' after about 20 minutes and then, the rest of the hour flies by. Half hour experiences might be a good start for kids, or if fatigue is expected, with the ability to extend your time often, but not always, available. For the best experience, complete all waivers online before arriving; include each player's first name and height for custom fitting your slingshots when booking, and arrive on time. Lane themes typically include Enchanted Forest, Carnival, Sports, and a surprise or Seasonal theme, such as Winter Wonderland. Power Hour reservations rotate through all 4 themes in one 60 minute session. While the themed F+B 13x19 target poster at your station is yours to claim, fill with holes, and keep to show off in the Selfie Station with a Choose Your Theme reservation, it's impossible to claim a poster target during Power Hour (others will also shoot it), but we'd be happy to grab you one as a souvenir.

For General Reservations, an hour of unlimited play is $30 per person and a half hour is $15. Be sure to check out our Special Offers and Pricing Plans for cost savings and creative events. Look out for DIY workshops and more advanced instruction in slingshot skills with opportunities for competition and league play. The best way to stay informed is to become a site member here and follow us on social media. We are most active on Facebook. No outside equipment, food, or beverages are permitted in the facility. Snacks, water, and soft drinks are available for purchase in store. F+B is an alcohol-free establishment.

Signed waivers are required for all play and slingshot purchases and there are no slingshot sales to minors.

Fork+Band Slingshot

99 Main St., Bristol, CT 06010*

*Parking at 23 School Street.

Normal Hours of Operation**:

Thursday: 5-8

Friday: 4:30-8

Saturday: 11-8

Sunday: 11-6

**Exceptions and closings are posted at the top of our web page, on Facebook, and on our Google business listing.

Have Questions? Visit our FAQs and/or email us at ForkPlusBandSlingshot@yahoo.com

Statement on Charitable Giving

As a small family business, Fork+Band Slingshot values community and is eager to support local causes. However, we are simply unable to accommodate even a fraction of the requests we receive on a weekly basis. For that reason, we ask that all requests for charitable contributions, financial and in-kind, begin with a request for a meeting to begin to establish a relationship. We hope to build long-term partnerships that will benefit the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking partners to develop a slingshot target STEM activity/program for pre-teens & teens. If you're interested in partnering with F+B, please reach out to Andy by email at forkplusbandslingshot@yahoo.com.