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Connecticut Festivals, Craft Shows, Family & Kids Festivals, 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 324 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

May 23 - 24, 2026

thevoiceofart.org/call-for-fine-art-festival

(203) 379-0015
Sharon Town Green - Sharon, CT

The Voice of Art is pleased to invite you to its sixth annual outdoor juried fine art show, “Fine Art Festival" in Sharon on the Green. This show will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England and beyond. The Litchfield Hills have a history and reputation of featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists who are widely admired by art enthusiasts.

September 11 - 13, 2026

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 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 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

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.
Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts

Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT

Status: Updated 4/3/2025

This Connecticut Festival Concert will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9:30pm; Sat 11am-6pm. This event will also include kids' activities.
Happy Holidays
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Happy Holidays

Witch Meadow Lake Campground, Salem, CT

Status: Updated 6/12/2025

This Connecticut Specialty-Theme Event will have crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and local food booths.
Village of Devon Farmers Market - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Village of Devon Farmers Market - July

Farmer's Market, Milford, CT

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

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 .
Litchfield Jazz Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Litchfield Jazz Festival

Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center The Frederick Gunn School, Washington, CT

Status: Updated 3/27/2025

This Connecticut Jazz Music Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International and National talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30pm-10:30pm; Sat 11:30am-8:30pm; Sun 12pm-4:30pm. Admission tickets are $55 - $200. This event will also include: great shopping, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants in the surrounding towns.
Southington Italian American Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Southington Italian American Festival

Lower Center Street, Southington, CT

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

This Connecticut Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. This event will also include small carnival for kids.
Stamford Art Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Stamford Art Festival

Harbor Point Park, Stamford, CT

Status: Updated 2/10/2025

This Connecticut Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include art related activities.
Twentieth International Sea Glass Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Twentieth International Sea Glass Festival

Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT

Status: Updated 5/14/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $1 - $35. This event will also include: sea glass contest, lectures on sea glass.
International Sea Glass Association Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

International Sea Glass Association Festival

Mystic Seaport Museum grounds, Mystic, CT

Status: Updated 6/17/2025

This Connecticut Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $22 - $35. This event will also include: artisans and craftspeople, lectures, sea glass contest at this 2-day event for the family.
Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)

Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show

Townhouse Gallery, Stamford, CT

Status: Updated 5/5/2025

This Connecticut Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
August 1, 2026

Connecticut Country Music Festival

North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT

Status: Updated 3/18/2026

This Connecticut Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm. Admission tickets are $65 - $85. This event will also include: music, beer garden, mechanical bull, line dancing, axe throwing, dunk a hunk,rope a cowboy.
Free Brass City Jazz Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Free Brass City Jazz Fest

Library Park at Grand Street, Waterbury, CT

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Connecticut Jazz Music Festival will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm.
Sharon on the Green Arts & Crafts Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sharon on the Green Arts & Crafts Fair

Town Green, Sharon, CT

Status: Updated 7/30/2025

This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include music.
Bethel Beerfest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Bethel Beerfest

Municipal Center Lawn, Bethel, CT

Status: Updated 6/10/2025

This Connecticut Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $55.
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Connecticut Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: kid's crafts, face painting, bounce house, domino tournament.
Sono Arts Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sono Arts Fest

Historic Washington Street, Norwalk, CT

Status: Updated 2/10/2025

This Connecticut Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: children's art area, puppet parade, dance/performance stage.
Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair

Durham Fairgrounds, Durham, CT

Status: Updated 6/23/2025

This Connecticut Family & Kids Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-2pm.
August 6 - 8, 2026

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CT

Status: Updated 11/12/2025

This Connecticut Bluegrass Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $500. This event will also include: workshops, kids academy, band & song writing competitions, camping.