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 352 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, Riverfest Food Truck Festival and Durham Agricultural Fair. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Connecticut Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.
Hartford Power Squadron Marine Swap Meet and Craft Show
May 18, 2024
Click Here to register as an exhibitor.
(860) 212-2636
West Marine - Old Saybrook, CT
This family-friendly event will feature cookout-style food as well as items for sale. Not restricted to boats and boating equipment/services. Vendors can showcase locally made crafts, unique jewelry, one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, tools, and much more! Vendor reservations are only $25 for a 9x18-foot space. Additionally, members of the Hartford Power Squadron will be available to help boaters access information on our courses, including the basic water safety class that qualifies students to obtain their required certification from the state of Connecticut.
Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
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 2024 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk.
Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival
October 18 - 20, 2024
glastonburyapplefest.com
(860) 659-3587
Riverfront Park - Glastonbury, CT
The Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival is the Number 1 Festival in CT! The well-known festival features live music, the Apple Harvest Pub, curated craft booths, fabulous food, amusement rides, a pie booth, and family entertainment. Attending this family-oriented event has become a Connecticut tradition.
Frosty's Christmas Festival
November 24, 2024
(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.
June 8, 2024
Orange Congregational Church Strawberry Festival
Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, Orange, CT
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
June 8, 2024
South Windsor Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair
Rotary Pavillion, South Windsor, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2024
June 8, 2024
CT Localpalooza IX
Three Saints Park, Bethany, CT
Status: Updated 3/24/2024
June 8, 2024
Saint Michael's Naugatuck Artisan Fair
Naugatuck Green, Naugatuck, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2024
June 8, 2024
Cheshire Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair
Cheshire Green, Cheshire, CT
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
June 7 - 9, 2024
Goshen Stampede
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 2/6/2024
June 8 - 9, 2024
Celebrate! West Hartford Arts and Crafts Show
Town Hall Common, West Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 1/25/2024
June 9, 2024
Teddy Bear Festival
New Milford Town Green, New Milford, CT
Status: Updated 11/14/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts on Bedford - June
Downtown, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 4/5/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Old Greenwich Festival
Binney Park, Old Greenwich, CT
Status: Updated 10/26/2022
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Strawberry Park Cajun Zydeco Festival
Strawberry Park RV Resort, Preston, CT
Status: Updated 5/13/2021
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Georgetown Day
Main Street, Georgetown, Redding, CT, Redding, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2023
June 13, 2024
Strawberry Concert / Festival
Campus of New Horizons Village, Unionville, CT
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fests - June
Downtown, Willimantic, CT
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
June 15 - 16, 2024
Connecticut Bacon Festival
Maples Farm Park, Bozrah, CT
Status: Updated 3/10/2024
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Night Out on Main Street - June
Downtown, Watertown, CT
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Artisan Marketplace at the Branford Festival
Branford Town Green, Branford, CT
Status: Updated 4/25/2023
May - June 2024 (dates not updated)
Academic Artists Assoc. Exhibition
Arts Center East, Vernon, CT
Status: Updated 2/7/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Essex Summer Arts Festival
Essex Town Green, Essex, CT
Status: Updated 3/23/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Strawberry Festival Craft & Fine Art Show
Monroe Congregational Church, Monroe, CT
Status: Updated 3/22/2023
June 23, 2024
Fairfield Dog Days
Old Town Green, Fairfield, CT
Status: Updated 2/22/2024
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Bristol Farmer's Market - June
Bristol Health Medical Care Center Parking Lot, Bristol, CT
Status: Updated 4/11/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
TibetFest 10
Goshen Fair Grounds, Goshen, CT
Status: Updated 5/28/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Norwalk Art Festival
Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT
Status: Updated 10/18/2022