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Connecticut Festivals, Music 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 325 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: Durham Agricultural Fair, Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz and Juried Artisan & Craft Show at Hebron Harvest Fair. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Connecticut Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.

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September 11 - 13, 2026

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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.

October 17, 2026

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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 24, 2026

November 14, 2026

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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

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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

August 6 - 9, 2026

Old Railroad Days

Canaan Union Station, Canaan, CT

Status: Updated 5/15/2026

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun, Thu 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm.
August 7 - 9, 2026

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Lion Fairgrounds, Wolcott, CT

Status: Updated 6/22/2026

This Connecticut State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-7pm. Admission tickets are $8 - $10. This event will also include: carnival rides, horse/oxen pulls, petting zoo, midway/games.
August 8 - 9, 2026

Mystic Outdoor Art Festival

Historic Downtown, Stonington, CT

Status: Updated 3/11/2026

This Connecticut Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's art park, performing arts stage.
June 5 - August 12, 2026

Town of Cromwell Farmers Market

Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing, Cromwell, CT

Status: Updated 5/14/2026

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 Thu-Fri 4pm-7pm; Sat-Wed closed.
July 8 - August 14, 2026

Rock the Docks Concert Series

Howard Brown Park & Norwichtown Green, Norwich, CT

Status: Updated 7/1/2026

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 .
August 14 - 15, 2026

Milford Oyster Festival

Fowler Field, Milford, CT

Status: Updated 12/15/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have no exhibit booths and 14 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $8. This event will also include: rides, oysters, great food, beer and wine.
August 15, 2026

Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT

Status: Updated 6/23/2026

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.
August 15 - 16, 2026

Farm Festival and Art & Craft Fair

The Farm Truck at Hein Farm, Farmington, CT

Status: Updated 12/10/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
Night Out on Main Street - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Night Out on Main Street - August

Downtown, Watertown, CT

Status: Updated 6/3/2024

This Connecticut Festival will have commercial/retail, 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.
June 25 - August 20, 2026

Branford Jazz on the Green Series

Branford Town Green, Branford, CT

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

This Connecticut Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
July 16 - August 20, 2026

Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show

Townhouse Gallery, Stamford, CT

Status: Updated 5/31/2026

This Connecticut Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - August

Historic Downtown on 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 6 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6pm-9pm.
August 1 - 22, 2026

Blueberry Breakfast and Bake Sale @ Asbury

Asbury United Methodist Church, Forestville, CT

Status: Updated 4/11/2026

This Connecticut Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. This event will also include bake sale: blueberry pies and muffins and other blueberry delights.
August 22, 2026

CT Arts & Eats

Southbury Town Hall, Southbury, CT

Status: Updated 3/22/2026

This Connecticut Food Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
August 21 - 23, 2026

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Fair Grounds, Bridgewater, CT

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

This Connecticut State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-6pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
August 7 - 28, 2026

Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - August

Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing, Cromwell, CT

Status: Updated 7/20/2026

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 . This event will also include: games, contests.
Bristol Farmer's Market - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Bristol Farmer's Market - August

parking lot of Express Kitchens Factory Outlet, Bristol, CT

Status: Updated 7/23/2026

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 .
August 2 - 30, 2026

Village of Devon Farmers Market - August

Farmer's Market, Milford, CT

Status: Updated 7/2/2026

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 .
August 27 - 30, 2026

Brooklyn Fair

Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT

Status: Updated 3/12/2026

This Connecticut State Fair will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: agricultural shows and exhibits, horse race, circus.
August 28 - 30, 2026

Terryville Lions Country Fair

Terryville Fairgrounds, Terryville, CT

Status: Updated 6/24/2026

This Connecticut State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $30.
Farm Day
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Farm Day

Fish Family Farm, Bolton, CT

Status: Updated 7/19/2025

This Connecticut Specialty-Theme Event will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $10.
Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - September
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - September

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. This event will also include: games, contests.
September 5, 2026

Bethel Holiday Weekend Craft Festival

Municipal Center (front lawn), Bethel, CT

Status: Updated 6/29/2026

This Connecticut Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 5, 2026

Colebrook Fair

Located in the historic town center, Colebrook, CT

Status: Updated 7/19/2026

This Connecticut State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm.