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 336 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.
Niantic Outdoor Art and Craft Show
July 1 - 2, 2023
nianticartsandcraftshow.com
(860) 705-7800
Town Hall - Niantic, CT
This well-attended juried, fine art and craft show is in its 62nd year. Last year's event was the 12th year that the Lions ran the event. All the Artists remarked that it has become one of the best shows in the area and well managed. It is held in conjunction with the Niantic Lions. High quality show.
Seventh NICE Festival
July 8, 2023
norwalknice.org
(203) 919-3000
Oyster Shell Park - Norwalk, CT
The NICE Festival Series celebrates the rich global heritage and culture so evident in the music, food, art, and talent of which we in Norwalk, CT are so proud. The NICE Festival Series hosts dancers, musicians, and food and craft vendors from multiple traditions and customs; we encourage the community to spend the day together. The day-long event is filled with an abundance of cultural experiences with more than 50 international vendors.
Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
September 8 - 10, 2023
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 2023 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk.
Hall-O-Weekend
October 29, 2023
downtownmilfordct.com
(203) 693-1501
Milford Green, Downtown Milford, CT - Milford, CT
The Downtown Milford Business Association is hosting their annual Hall-O-Weekend and invites families and children to come make memories and enjoy some not-so-scary fun in charming downtown Milford on Sunday, October 29th in Downtown Milford! Trick or Treating in the businesses Downtown, Vendors, and Entertainment on the Milford Green. Not so scary, story time with the Milford Library. Arts & Crafts for the kids. Hay maze for the kids and more !! Sunday, October 29th, 10-3pm
Frosty's Christmas Festival
November 19, 2023
(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.
Lamplight Stroll
December 1, 2023
downtownmilfordct.com
(203) 693-1501
Milford Green, Downtown Milford, CT - Milford, CT
Classic Holiday Tradition - 21st Annual Lamplight Stroll. Santa, Carolers, horse & carriage rides, live music, in-store refreshments/specials, and Participating businesses open late. Free. See the website for the full schedule and details.
June 10, 2023
Southbury Strawberry Festival
UCC Southbury Church Green, Southbury, CT
Status: Updated 2/16/2023
June 10, 2023
Litchfield Marketplace
On the Green in the center of Litchfield, Litchfield, CT
Status: Updated 1/23/2023
June 10, 2023
Arts & Crafts on Bedford - June
Downtown, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 4/5/2023
June 10, 2023
Orange Congregational Church Strawberry Festival
Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, Orange, CT
Status: Updated 1/25/2023
June 10, 2023
South Windsor Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair
Rotary Pavillion, South Windsor, CT
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
June 10, 2023
CT Localpalooza IX
Three Saints Park, Bethany, CT
Status: Updated 2/15/2023
June 10, 2023
Old Greenwich Festival
Binney Park, Old Greenwich, CT
Status: Updated 10/26/2022
June 10, 2023
Saint Michael's Naugatuck Artisan Fair
Naugatuck Green, Naugatuck, CT
Status: Updated 3/20/2023
June 10, 2023
Cheshire Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair
Cheshire Green, Cheshire, CT
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
June 8 - 11, 2023
Strawberry Park Cajun Zydeco Festival
Strawberry Park RV Resort, Preston, CT
Status: Updated 5/13/2021
June 9 - 11, 2023
Goshen Stampede
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 2/23/2023
June 10 - 11, 2023
Celebrate! West Hartford Arts and Crafts Show
Town Hall Common, West Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 1/3/2023
June 11, 2023
Georgetown Day
Main Street, Georgetown, Redding, CT, Redding, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2023
June 11, 2023
Teddy Bear Festival
New Milford Town Green, New Milford, CT
Status: Updated 9/13/2022
June 15, 2023
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fests - June
Downtown, Willimantic, CT
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
June 17, 2023
Night Out on Main Street - June
Downtown, Watertown, CT
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
June 17, 2023
Artisan Marketplace at the Branford Festival
Branford Town Green, Branford, CT
Status: Updated 4/25/2023
May 21 - June 18, 2023
Academic Artists Assoc. Exhibition
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
June 17 - 18, 2023
Essex Summer Arts Festival
Essex Town Green, Essex, CT
Status: Updated 3/23/2023
June 17 - 18, 2023
Strawberry Festival Craft & Fine Art Show
Monroe Congregational Church, Monroe, CT
Status: Updated 3/22/2023
June 22, 2023
Strawberry Festival
The field next to the Farmington Library, Farmington, CT
Status: Updated 3/27/2023
June 23 - 25, 2023
TibetFest 10
Goshen Fair Grounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 5/28/2023
June 24 - 25, 2023
Norwalk Art Festival
Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT
Status: Updated 10/18/2022
June 2023 (dates not updated) 
CT House Music Festival
Bushnell Park Pavilion, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/1/2022
