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 301 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: Riverfest Food Truck Festival, Durham Agricultural Fair and International Festival of Arts & Ideas - Virtual. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Connecticut Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

Sixth NICE Festival
July 9, 2022
norwalknice.org
(203) 919-3000
Oyster Shell Park - Norwalk, CT
The NICE Festival Series celebrate the rich global heritage and culture so evident in the music, food, art and talent of which we in Norwalk are so proud. The NICE Festival Series host dancers, musicians, food and craft vendors from multiple traditions and customs; and 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 9 - 11, 2022
seaport.org Tickets
(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 2021 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk.
Seymour Pumpkin Festival
September 18, 2022
Seymourpumpkinfestival.com
(203) 305-0549
French Memorial Park - Seymour, CT
The Seymour Pumpkin Festival began in 1965. The Festival has become a tradition, offering one day a year for the community to gather together. There is a large variety of home-made craft vendors, food vendors, music, entertainment and kid-friendly activities ranging from Carnival games to a fun petting zoo!
Frosty's Fall Craft Festival
October 22 - 23, 2022
(203) 233-3167
The Naugatuck Event Center - Naugatuck, CT
2 Day Indoor Fall Craft Festival. We are seeking crafters who make and sell their own products and will accept a limited number of DS vendors. Based on the number of crafters who have already signed up we are no longer accepting applications from crafters who sell Jewelry and wreaths. This is a well-established venue for craft festivals.
June 11 - October 29, 2022
Stamford Downtown Farmers Market
Veterans Memorial Park, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2022
June 18 - October 29, 2022
Bristol Farmer's Market
Bristol Health Medical Care Center Parking Lot, Bristol, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2022
June 25 - July 10, 2022
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
Warsaw Park, Ansonia, CT
Status: Updated 11/25/2021
June 25 - July 28, 2022
Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show
Stamford Art Association, Stamford, CT Or Online at stamfordartassociation.org
Status: Updated 5/17/2022
June 26 - October 9, 2022
Watertown Farmers Market
Town Garage, Watertown, CT
Status: Updated 3/12/2022
June 29 - August 30, 2022
Branford Jazz on the Green Series
Branford Town Green, Branford, CT
Status: Updated 5/31/2022
July 2 - August 20, 2022
CAFA 111 Annual Exhibition
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT
Status: Updated 7/7/2021
July 3 - September 4, 2022
Walnut Beach Summer Concert Series
Walnut Beach Pavillion, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 6/16/2022
July - October 2022 (dates not updated) 
Goshen Farmers Market
Town Hall parking lot, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 3/17/2021
July 5 - August 12, 2022
Arts in CT Summer Camp
Westville Performing Arts Center, New Haven, CT
Status: Updated 4/20/2022
July 6 - August 24, 2022
Rock the Docks Concert Series
Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 6/8/2022
July 8 - 10, 2022
Fourth of July Town Celebration
Enfield Town Green, Enfield, CT
Status: Updated 5/17/2022
July 9, 2022
The Windsor Monarch Fest
The Green on Broad Street, Windsor, CT
Status: Updated 5/3/2022
July 9, 2022
Sixth NICE Festival
Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk, CT
Web: norwalknice.org
Status: Updated 2/8/2022

July 9, 2022
Bethel Craft Summerfest
Municipal Center, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 2/8/2022
July 2022 (dates not updated) 
Micro Makers Program Summer
Mellow Monkey Gifts and Home Decor, Stratford, CT
Status: Updated 7/1/2021
July 2022 (dates not updated) 
Summer Artisan Craft Fair
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Status: Updated 5/28/2021
July - October 2022 (dates not updated) 
Village of Devon Farmers Market
Farmer's Market, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 7/1/2021
July 13 - 17, 2022
Canaan Railroad Days
Routes 7 & 44 Green, Canaan, CT
Status: Updated 6/28/2022
July 14 - 16, 2022
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 6/9/2022
July 2022 (dates not updated) 
Life. Be in It. Extravaganza
Mill Pond Park, Newington, CT
Status: Updated 6/15/2021
July 15 - 17, 2022
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 7/6/2022
July 15 - 17, 2022
Guilford Art Center's Craft Expo
Guilford Green, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 7/1/2021
July 2022 (dates not updated) 
Micro Makers Program Summer
Mellow Monkey Gifts and Home Decor, Stratford, CT
Status: Updated 7/1/2021