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Connecticut Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Shows 2026–2027.

Connecticut spans just 110 miles from east to west and 70 from north to south. But the compact Constitution State has everything you need to unplug - and recharge! With 327 festivals celebrating culture, the arts, beer, blues and barbecue, Shakespeare, strawberries, sailing and everything in between, there's something for everyone! These three events are just the beginning: Sailfest, Durham Agricultural Fair and Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Connecticut Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

Featured Events

September 11 - 13, 2026

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(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 2026 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk. Year 2025 attendance reflects a 2 day event.

November 14, 2026

(860) 508-0735
Cromwell High School - Cromwell, CT

The CCCWC Annual Holiday Craft Fair is a successful event that has been supported for over 50 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!

November 22, 2026

(203) 233-3167
Aqua Turf Club - Southington, CT

Frosty's Christmas Craft Festival is currently sold out but still accepting applications from crafters and vendors who make and sell their own products for our waiting list. Each Booth will be 8 x 7 and vendors may purchase more than one space. Festivals at this venue normally attract over 3000 shoppers. This event will be heavily advertised in area newspapers, radio and tv ads, street signs and on social media.

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Fairs & Festivals in Connecticut 2026–2027

Strawberry Festival Craft & Fine Art Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Strawberry Festival Craft & Fine Art Show

Monroe Congregational Church, Monroe, CT

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include children's activities.
Summer Concert (Rhythm City)
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Summer Concert (Rhythm City)

Riverport Park, Cromwell, CT

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Connecticut Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Wed 6:30pm-10pm.
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - June

Downtown, Willimantic, CT

Status: Updated 3/14/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-9pm.
Norwalk Art Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Norwalk Art Festival

Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT

Status: Updated 2/10/2025

This Connecticut Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include children's art activities and museum exhibits.
June 27, 2026

Rose Arts Festival

Chelsea Parade Park and Downtown Norwich, Norwich, CT

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

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 11am-11:30pm. This event will also include: 10k race, 5k race, kid zone, creative stations.
May 1 - June 28, 2026

International Festival of Arts & Ideas

New Haven Green/Various Locations, New Haven, CT

Status: Updated 3/5/2026

This Connecticut Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba.
Bristol Farmer's Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Bristol Farmer's Market - June

10 Main Street Parking Lot, Bristol, CT

Status: Updated 5/13/2025

This Connecticut Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
June 27 - 28, 2026

Connecticut Strawberry Festival

Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT

Status: Updated 6/4/2026

This Connecticut Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm.
June 28, 2026

Fairfield Dog Days

Old Town Hall Green, Fairfield, CT

Status: Updated 5/31/2026

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 11am-4pm.
Bethel Craft Summerfest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bethel Craft Summerfest

Municipal Center, Bethel, CT

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

This Connecticut Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
Niantic Outdoor Art and Craft Show
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Niantic Outdoor Art and Craft Show

Town Hall, Niantic, CT

Status: Updated 5/20/2025

This Connecticut Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include niantic lions lobsterfest and chicken bbq.
June 27 - July 12, 2026

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

Warsaw Park, Ansonia, CT

Status: Updated 4/21/2026

This Connecticut Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National and Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
July 10 - 12, 2026

Fourth of July Town Celebration

Enfield Town Green, Enfield, CT

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

This Connecticut Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. This event will also include: free activities and games, 5k twilight road race, fireworks.
Night Out on Main Street - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Night Out on Main Street - July

Downtown, Watertown, CT

Status: Updated 5/30/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-9pm. This event will also include: games, demonstrations, farmers market, kids' activities.
Norwich Food Truck Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Norwich Food Truck Festival

Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Status: Updated 4/12/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm.
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - July

Main Street, Willimantic, CT

Status: Updated 3/14/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 5 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-9pm. This event will also include: children's area, street performers.
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

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.
Life. Be in It. Extravaganza
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Life. Be in It. Extravaganza

Mill Pond Park, Newington, CT

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-9pm. This event will also include: train rides, water slide, inflatables, carnival rides, fireworks.
July 17 - 19, 2026

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT

Status: Updated 9/23/2025

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.
Guilford Art Center's Craft Expo
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Guilford Art Center's Craft Expo

Guilford Green, Guilford, CT

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

This Connecticut Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $9 - $15.
Bridgeport Community Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bridgeport Community Festival

McLevy Green, Bridgeport, CT

Status: Updated 6/6/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-8pm. This event will also include kids area.
Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - July

Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing, Cromwell, CT

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Connecticut Farmers Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-7pm; Sat-Thu closed. This event will also include: games, contests.
Bristol Farmer's Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bristol Farmer's Market - July

10 Main Street Parking Lot, Bristol, CT

Status: Updated 5/21/2025

This Connecticut Farmers Market will have homegrown products exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
July 24 - 26, 2026

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Goshen Fair Grounds, Goshen, CT

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

This Connecticut Folk Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 9am-11:30pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $50 - $250. This event will also include: pre fest farm market nd staff open mic, , emerging artist showcase.