Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
September 5 - 7, 2025
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 2025 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk.
Saint James Fall Fair
September 13, 2025
(860) 673-0097
St. James Episcopal Church - Farmington, CT
St. James 7th annual Fall Fair! Regional Crafts, Delectable Bake Sale, Luncheon Canteen, Raffle Table, Indoors, outdoor booths are also available! Saturday, September 13, 2025. 9 am to 4 pm.
Fine Art Festival in Sharon on the Green
September 20 - 21, 2025
(203) 379-0015
Sharon Town Green - Sharon, CT
The Voice of Art is thrilled to invite you to its fifth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on the Green (formerly, Litchfield Art Festival)! 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.
Fairfield Harvest Market
October 18, 2025
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 25, 2025
Frosty's Christmas Festival
November 23, 2025
(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, radio ads, street signs and on social media.
Events in Hartford, CT — upcoming
July 17, 2025
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
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 18 - 20, 2025
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
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-11:30pm; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-10pm.
August 2, 2025
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 4/21/2025
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 . This event will also include: kid's crafts, face painting, bounce house, domino tournament.
August 16, 2025
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 7/10/2025
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 2025 (dates not updated)
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 1 - 2, 2025
Connecticut Fall Home Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
February 2026 (dates not updated)
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Wedding and Bridal Expo
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 10/31/2024
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-Sun 11am-4pm. Admission tickets are $12. This event will also include fashion show.
February 19 - 22, 2026
Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 5/19/2025
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 - $21.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
This Connecticut Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $12.
