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 Norwich, CT — upcoming
July 1, 2023
Rose Arts Festival
Chelsea Parade Park and Downtown Norwich, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 5/29/2023
This Connecticut Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-6pm. This event will also include: 10k race, 5k race, kid zone, creative stations.
July - August 2023 (dates not updated) 
Rock the Docks Concert Series
Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 6/8/2022
This Connecticut Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Every Wed & Fri 6pm-8pm.
September 2023 (dates not updated)
Healthy Living Festival
Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 9/1/2022
This Connecticut Lifestyle-Healthy Living Event will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. This event will also include: health screenings, yoga, zumba, jazzercise, meditation, mindfulness, farmers market.
November 2023 (dates not updated)
Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Inn, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 9/1/2022
This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pictures with santa.
