Hartford Power Squadron Marine Swap Meet and Craft Show
May 18, 2024
Click Here to register as an exhibitor.
(860) 212-2636
West Marine - Old Saybrook, CT
This family-friendly event will feature cookout-style food as well as items for sale. Not restricted to boats and boating equipment/services. Vendors can showcase locally made crafts, unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, tools, and much more! Vendor reservations are only $25 for a 9x18-foot space. Additionally, members of the Hartford Power Squadron will be available to help boaters access information on our courses, including the basic water safety class that qualifies students to obtain their required certification from the state of Connecticut.
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.
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.
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.
Events in Hartford, CT — upcoming
April 6 - 7, 2024
Connecticut Spring Home Show
XL Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
April 14, 2024
Kiss 95-7 Hartford Bridal Show
Hartford XL Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
This Connecticut Bridal-Wedding will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include fashion show.
July 18, 2024
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
This Connecticut Food Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 11am-8pm.
July 19 - 21, 2024
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/28/2024
This Connecticut Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 23 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 6pm-11am, Sun 12pm-12 midnight.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 6/5/2023
This Connecticut Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-11pm. This event will also include: kid's crafts, face painting, bounce house, domino tournament.
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Riverfront Asian Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 6/13/2023
This Connecticut Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-4pm. This event will also include: dragon boat race, children's activities, facepainting.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Twenty-Eighth Levas Gospel Festival and Fair
Stage Pavilion (near Connecticut State Capitol), Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 12/14/2022
This Connecticut Christian Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: hula hoops, spoken word, soccer, 3 on 3 basketball, 911 memorial, health fair, prayer.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Fall Home Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
2023 Short Short Story Film Festival
Cinestudio, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 9/12/2023
This Connecticut Film Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 12:30pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $13. This event will also include soundscapes by dj madame b between and after screenings.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Wedding and Bridal Expo
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
This Connecticut Bridal-Wedding will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Admission tickets are $12. This event will also include fashion show.
February 4 - 5, 2025
Connecticut Kids Fair
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
This Connecticut Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: pony rides, petting zoo, carnival rides and games.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $12.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 12/7/2023
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $20.