Connecticut spans just 110 miles from east to west and 70 from north to south. But the compact Constitution State has everything you need to unplug - and recharge! With 355 festivals celebrating culture, the arts, beer, blues and barbecue, Shakespeare, strawberries, sailing and everything in between, there's something for everyone! These three events are just the beginning: Sailfest, Riverfest Food Truck Festival and Durham Agricultural Fair. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Connecticut Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.
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Bllueberry Festival
August 3, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Everything Blueberry! Come and enjoy a breakfast of blueberry pancakes from 8 am to 10 am. Then visit our vendors on the lawn. Pick up some blueberry muffins or a blueberry pie to enjoy at home. Don't forget to enjoy a hot dog and blueberry sundae before you leave.
Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
seaport.org
(203) 838-9444
Veterans Memorial Park - Norwalk, CT
Three days of fun, food, and dazzling free entertainment on multiple stages, plus a myriad of special events for families and friends, from nine to ninety marks just some of the activities planned for the 2024 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk.
Fine Art Festival in Sharon on the Green
September 21 - 22, 2024
(203) 379-0015
Sharon Town Green - Sharon, CT
The Voice of Art is thrilled to invite you to its fourth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on The Green. This show will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England, and beyond. The Litchfield Hills have a history and reputation of featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists who are widely admired by art enthusiasts.
Fall Back Spring Ahead Art & Craft Fair
October 12, 2024
chesterhoseco.org
(860) 790-0178
Located at The Chester Fairgrounds - Chester, CT
Come One, Come All to our fundraising event, "Fall Back, Spring Ahead" Art & Craft Fair presented by The Chester Hose Company Incorporated, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you would like to participate or know someone does feel free to contact us via email. Our event is heavily advertised. We offer Free Parking, Free Admission, Prize Drawing Added features this year include "Touch-A-Truck" and Tractor Pulls making it fun for the whole family. Food made fresh from our staff and will be available for purchase throughout the event. Come join us for some hometown fun Rain or Shine!!!
Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival
October 18 - 20, 2024
glastonburyapplefest.com
(860) 659-3587
Riverfront Park - Glastonbury, CT
The Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival is the Number 1 Festival in CT! The well-known festival features live music, the Apple Harvest Pub, curated craft booths, fabulous food, amusement rides, a pie booth, and family entertainment. Attending this family-oriented event has become a Connecticut tradition.
Fairfield Harvest Market
October 19, 2024
commerce.fairfieldctchamber.com/events/deta..
(203) 255-1011
Old Town Hall Green - Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Farmers Market Vendors, Fairfield Rotary Beer Garden Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin, Apples, Cider, Food Trucks, Jewelry, Apparel, Food Items, Home Décor, Crafts, Furniture, Pet Products, DJ Scott providing music. Rain Date - October 26, 2024
Holiday Craft Fair
November 9, 2024
(860) 508-0735
Cromwell Middle School - Cromwell, CT
The CCCWC Annual Holiday Craft Fair is a successful event that has been supported for over 47 years. The Annual Holiday Craft Fair provides a great opportunity for crafters and artists to showcase their original handcrafted work. We take a special interest in ensuring a profitable and worthwhile day for our crafters. Come and join in the fun!
Yankee Peddlar Fair
November 22 - 23, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Two days of fun and food at our bee-themed event this year. We offer a variety of vendors as well as our own handmade items, a bake sale, cookie room, cemetery arrangements and a silent auction. Don't forget to grab a bite to eat at our Grille and to take home a bag of freshly made Apple Fritters.
Frosty's Christmas Festival
November 24, 2024
(203) 233-3167
Aqua Turf Club - Southington, CT
Christmas Festival. We are seeking crafters and vendors who make and sell their own products. Each Booth will be 8x7 and vendors may purchase more than one space. Festivals at this venue normally attract over 3000 customers. This event will be heavily advertised in area newspapers.
July 5 - 26, 2024
Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - July
Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing, Cromwell, CT
Status: Updated 7/2/2024
July 26, 2024
Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts
Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
July 6 - 27, 2024
Bristol Farmer's Market - July
10 Main Street Parking Lot, Bristol, CT
Status: Updated 4/15/2024
July 27, 2024
Jolly July Jingle
Witch Meadow Lake Campground, Salem, CT
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
July 7 - 28, 2024
Village of Devon Farmers Market - July
Farmer's Market, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 7/2/2024
July 26 - 28, 2024
Litchfield Jazz Festival
Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center The Frederick Gunn School, Washington, CT
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
July 26 - 28, 2024
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Goshen Fair Grounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 10/10/2023
July 27 - 28, 2024
International Sea Glass Association Festival
Mystic Seaport Museum grounds, Mystic, CT
Status: Updated 2/21/2024
August 1, 2024
Alive at Five - August
Mill River Park, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 7/16/2024
June 27 - August 2, 2024
Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show
Townhouse Gallery, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 5/31/2024
July 1 - August 2, 2024
Summer Arts Camp
Obama School, New Haven, CT
Status: Updated 7/19/2024
August 3, 2024
Free Brass City Jazz Fest
Library Park at Grand Street, Waterbury, CT
Status: Updated 5/26/2024
August 3, 2024
Sharon on the Green Arts & Crafts Fair
Town Green, Sharon, CT
Status: Updated 7/10/2024
August 3, 2024
Bethel Beerfest
Municipal Center Lawn, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 6/20/2024
August 3, 2024
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
August 3, 2024
Bllueberry Festival
Asbury United Methodist Church, Forestville, CT
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
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August 1 - 4, 2024
Summer Artisan Market
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2024
August 3 - 4, 2024
Sono Arts Fest
Historic Washington Street, Norwalk, CT
Status: Updated 4/3/2024
August 3 - 4, 2024
Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair
Durham Fairgrounds, Durham, CT
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
July 1 - August 9, 2024
Cafal Exhibition
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT
Status: Updated 3/24/2024
August 8 - 10, 2024
Festa! Italian Festival
Holy Rosary Church Grounds, Ansonia, CT
Status: Updated 7/19/2024
August 10, 2024
Winchester Grange Fair
Winchester Grange Hall, Winchester Center, CT
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
August 10, 2024
Madison Arts and Crafts Fair
Madison Green, Madison, CT
Status: Updated 1/6/2024
August 8 - 11, 2024
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 11/17/2023