Bllueberry Festival
August 3, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Everything Blueberry! Come and enjoy a breakfast of blueberry pancakes from 8 am to 10 am. Then visit our vendors on the lawn. Pick up some blueberry muffins or a blueberry pie to enjoy at home. Don't forget to enjoy a hot dog and blueberry sundae before you leave.
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.
Fine Art Festival in Sharon on the Green
September 21 - 22, 2024
(203) 379-0015
Sharon Town Green - Sharon, CT
The Voice of Art is thrilled to invite you to its fourth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on The Green. This show will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England, and beyond. The Litchfield Hills have a history and reputation of featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists who are widely admired by art enthusiasts.
Fall Back Spring Ahead Art & Craft Fair
October 12, 2024
chesterhoseco.org
(860) 790-0178
Located at The Chester Fairgrounds - Chester, CT
Come One, Come All to our fundraising event, "Fall Back, Spring Ahead" Art & Craft Fair presented by The Chester Hose Company Incorporated, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you would like to participate or know someone does feel free to contact us via email. Our event is heavily advertised. We offer Free Parking, Free Admission, Prize Drawing Added features this year include "Touch-A-Truck" and Tractor Pulls making it fun for the whole family. Food made fresh from our staff and will be available for purchase throughout the event. Come join us for some hometown fun Rain or Shine!!!
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.
Fairfield Harvest Market
October 19, 2024
commerce.fairfieldctchamber.com/events/deta..
(203) 255-1011
Old Town Hall Green - Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Farmers Market Vendors, Fairfield Rotary Beer Garden Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin, Apples, Cider, Food Trucks, Jewelry, Apparel, Food Items, Home Décor, Crafts, Furniture, Pet Products, DJ Scott providing music. Rain Date - October 26, 2024
Holiday Craft Fair
November 9, 2024
(860) 508-0735
Cromwell Middle School - Cromwell, CT
The CCCWC Annual Holiday Craft Fair is a successful event that has been supported for over 47 years. The Annual Holiday Craft Fair provides a great opportunity for crafters and artists to showcase their original handcrafted work. We take a special interest in ensuring a profitable and worthwhile day for our crafters. Come and join in the fun!
Yankee Peddlar Fair
November 22 - 23, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Two days of fun and food at our bee-themed event this year. We offer a variety of vendors as well as our own handmade items, a bake sale, cookie room, cemetery arrangements and a silent auction. Don't forget to grab a bite to eat at our Grille and to take home a bag of freshly made Apple Fritters.
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
August 3, 2024
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
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 17, 2024
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
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 14, 2024
Levas Gospel Festival and Fair
Stage Pavilion (near Connecticut State Capitol), Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 7/9/2024
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.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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.
