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
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(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.
Fairfield Dog Days
June 23, 2024
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(203) 255-1011
Old Town Green - Fairfield, CT
All Vendors are welcome at this event! This is a great opportunity, take advantage of being in front of over 1000 people to display and sell your unique items whether dog-related or not!
Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
September 6 - 8, 2024
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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 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
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(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.
Fairfield Harvest Market
October 19, 2024
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(203) 255-1011
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 26, 2024
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.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Twenty-Eighth Levas Gospel Festival and Fair
Stage Pavilion (near Connecticut State Capitol), Hartford, CT
Status: Updated 12/14/2022
September 2024 (dates not updated)
CT Folk Fest & Green Expo
Edgerton Park, New Haven, CT
Status: Updated 7/5/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Arts & Crafts on Bedford - September
Downtown, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 4/5/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
CTBS Bead Bazaar
Middletown Elks Lodge #771, Middletown, CT
Status: Updated 7/5/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Juried Artisan & Craft Show at Hebron Harvest Fair
Lions Fairgrounds, Hebron, CT
Status: Updated 6/26/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
North Haven Fair
North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT
Status: Updated 6/24/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
East Haven Fall Festival
Town Green, East Haven, CT
Status: Updated 6/16/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
New Milford Irish Festival
New Milford Town Green, New Milford, CT
Status: Updated 7/29/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
On the Green Fine Art and Craft Show
Hubbard Green, Glastonbury, CT
Status: Updated 7/8/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Suffield on the Green Craft Fair
on the North Green, Suffield, CT
Status: Updated 8/18/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Apple Festival
on the Monroe Green, Monroe, CT
Status: Updated 7/3/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Massaro Community Farm's Dinner From the Farm
Massaro Community Farm, Woodbridge, CT
Status: Updated 8/17/2023
September 14, 2024
Wethersfield's Cornfest
Cove Park, Wethersfield, CT
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Watertown Fall Festival
Veterans' Memorial Park, Watertown, CT
Status: Updated 5/24/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Guilford Fair
Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 9/7/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Simsbury Arts and Crafts Festival
Simsbury Meadows Performing Art Center, Simsbury, CT
Status: Updated 7/17/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Seymour Pumpkin Festival
French Memorial Park, Seymour, CT
Status: Updated 3/14/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Willimantic Third Thursday Street Fest- September
Historic Downtown on Main Street, Willimantic, CT
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
September 20 - 22, 2024
Newtown Arts Festival
Fairfield Hills, Newtown, CT
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
September 21 - 22, 2024
Litchfield Art Festival: Fall
Lawrence Field, North Canaan, CT
Status: Updated 4/6/2024
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Devon Rotary Oktoberfest
Rotary Pavillion, Fowler Field, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 9/14/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Ansonia Harvest Festival
Downtown, Ansonia, CT
Status: Updated 7/11/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Festival on the Green Craft Show
Colchester Town Green, Colchester, CT
Status: Updated 9/15/2023
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Apple Festival
South Britain Congregational Church, Southbury, CT
Status: Updated 12/4/2022