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 2024 (dates not updated)
Watertown Farmers Market
Town Garage, Watertown, CT
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
June 29, 2024
Rose Arts Festival
Chelsea Parade Park and Downtown Norwich, Norwich, CT
Status: Updated 9/16/2023
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Town of Cromwell Farmers Market - June
Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing, Cromwell, CT
Status: Updated 4/12/2023
June 30, 2024
Wethersfield Fireworks!
Cove Park, Wethersfield, CT
Status: Updated 7/13/2022
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Niantic Outdoor Art and Craft Show
Town Hall, Niantic, CT
Status: Updated 4/6/2023
July 6, 2024
NICE Festival
Oyster Shell Park, Norwalk, CT, Norwalk, CT
Status: Updated 1/2/2024
July 6, 2024
Bethel Craft Summerfest
Municipal Center, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 1/22/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
The Windsor Monarch Fest
The Green on Broad Street, Windsor, CT
Status: Updated 3/2/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Womanimation! Film Festival
Greenwood Features, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 6/20/2023
June - July 2024 (dates not updated)
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
Warsaw Park, Ansonia, CT
Status: Updated 12/13/2022
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Fourth of July Town Celebration
Enfield Town Green, Enfield, CT
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
July 13 - 14, 2024
Sailfest
Downtown and Waterfront, New London, CT
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Life. Be in It. Extravaganza
Mill Pond Park, Newington, CT
Status: Updated 6/12/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bethel Summerfest
Downtown, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 6/26/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Guilford Art Center's Craft Expo
Guilford Green, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 5/3/2023
July 18, 2024
Riverfest Food Truck Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Willimantic's Third Thursday Street Fest - July
Main Street, Willimantic, CT
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Canaan Railroad Days
Routes 7 & 44 Green, Canaan, CT
Status: Updated 4/25/2023
July 19 - 21, 2024
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 2/28/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts
Veterans Memorial, Shelton, CT
Status: Updated 3/21/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bridgeport Community Festival
McLevy Green, Bridgeport, CT
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Stamford Art Festival
Harbor Point Park, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 10/18/2022
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Summer Marketplace
Deep River Stone House, Deep River, CT
Status: Updated 6/6/2023
July 26, 2024
Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts
Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT
Status: Updated 2/13/2024