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 Hartford, CT — upcoming
June 2023 (dates not updated) 
CT House Music Festival
Bushnell Park Pavilion, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/1/2022
This Connecticut Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-10pm.
July 13 - 16, 2023
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/11/2023
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 Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-11am, Sat 12pm-12 midnight, Sun 12pm-11pm.
July 20 - 22, 2023
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
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, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-10pm.
August 2023 (dates not updated)
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/26/2022
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 2023 (dates not updated)
Riverfront Asian Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 7/27/2022
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 11am-4pm. This event will also include: dragon boat race, children's activities, facepainting.
September 9, 2023
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 4 - 5, 2023
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.
February 3 - 4, 2024
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 2024 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
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. This event will also include gardening educational seminars.
March 2024 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 6/18/2022
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. This event will also include student design contest.
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.
