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.
Events in Guilford, CT — upcoming
July 14 - 16, 2023
Guilford Art Center's Craft Expo
Guilford Green, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
This Connecticut Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $15.
August 2023 (dates not updated) 
Shoreline Jewish Festival
Guilford Green, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 7/24/2022
This Connecticut Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-5pm.
September 2023 (dates not updated)
Guilford Fair
Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 5/31/2022
This Connecticut State Fair will have crafts exhibitors and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-7pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: zoo, old fashion games, midway rides, tractor pull, parade Sat 10am guilford green.
October 2023 (dates not updated)
Best of the Shoreline - Fall Food Festival & Expo
The Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 10/6/2022
This Connecticut Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 25+ food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $12. This event will also include musical entertainment by blues on the rocks.
October 2023 - January 2024 (dates not updated)
Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center
Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 10/24/2022
This Connecticut Gallery-Exhibition Event will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
