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 Milford, CT — upcoming
June 2 - 3, 2023
Fair on the Green
Town Green, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 3/10/2023
This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include music entertainment.
August 19, 2023
Milford Oyster Festival
Downtown & Harbor, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 11/16/2022
This Connecticut Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm. This event will also include: schooner cruises, children's rides, oyster shucking and eating contests, classic car show.
July 30 - September 3, 2023
Walnut Beach Summer Concert Series
Walnut Beach Pavillion, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 4/9/2023
This Connecticut Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Every Sun 4pm-7pm.
September 2023 (dates not updated) 
Devon Rotary Oktoberfest
Rotary Pavillion, Fowler Field, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 8/3/2022
This Connecticut Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: German / American food, 15 types of beer, German folk dancers, oom-pah band.
October 29, 2023
Hall-O-Weekend
Milford Green, Downtown Milford, CT, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This Connecticut Family & Kids Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. This event will also include: parade, costume contests, outdoor movie on large screen, trick-or-treating, crawl-a-ween.
July - October 2023 (dates not updated)
Village of Devon Farmers Market
Farmer's Market, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 7/6/2022
This Connecticut Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Every Sun 9am-2pm.
December 1, 2023
Lamplight Stroll
Milford Green, Downtown Milford, CT, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
This Connecticut Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. This event will also include: shopping, singalongs, horse & carriage ride, carolers, santa.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Saint Ann Christmas Fair
Saint Ann Parish Center, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 11/29/2021
This Connecticut Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Christmas in the Mansion
Lauralton Hall, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 11/7/2022
This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $75 - $250.
December 2023 (dates not updated)
Celebration of Trees
Milford CT, Milford, CT Or Online at Bit.ly/bhacot2022
Status: Updated 11/25/2022
This Connecticut Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be All Days 11am-5pm.
May 2024 (dates not updated)
Milford Artisan Market
Milford Green, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 1/22/2023
This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: martial arts demonstrations, artisan demonstrations.
