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 355 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!
Bllueberry Festival
August 3, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Everything Blueberry! Come and enjoy a breakfast of blueberry pancakes from 8 am to 10 am. Then visit our vendors on the lawn. Pick up some blueberry muffins or a blueberry pie to enjoy at home. Don't forget to enjoy a hot dog and blueberry sundae before you leave.
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
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.
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
Yankee Peddlar Fair
November 22 - 23, 2024
(860) 584-0529
Asbury United Methodist Church - Forestville, CT
Two days of fun and food at our bee themed event this year. We offer a variety of vendors as well as our own handmade items, a bake sale, cookie room, cemetery arrangements and a silent auction. Don't forget to grab a bite to eat at our Grille and to take home a bag of freshly made Apple Fritters.
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.
August 31 - October 14, 2024
The Twenty-Sixth Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon, CT
Status: Updated 1/12/2024
October 12 - 14, 2024
Buells' Orchard Harvest Festival
Buell's Orchard, Eastford, CT
Status: Updated 5/14/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Best of the Shoreline - Fall Food Festival & Expo
The Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford, CT
Status: Updated 8/29/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Roseland Cottage, Woodstock, CT
Status: Updated 9/25/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Newtown United Methodist Church Fall Arts & Craft Fair
Reed Intermediate School, Newtown, CT
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Westoberfest
Elm Street Lot, Westport, CT
Status: Updated 8/29/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas in October Outdoor Craft & Vendor Fair
Mt Carmel Society Italian Festival Grounds, Enfield, CT
Status: Updated 8/8/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Carmel Society Christmas in October Outdoor Craft
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Society, Enfield, CT
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Harvest Fest Beer, Bites and Wine
New Canaan Nature Center, New Canaan, CT
Status: Updated 8/1/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Columbus Weekend Arts & Fine Crafts Show
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc., New Milford, CT
Status: Updated 9/22/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Autumn Arts Festival
Madison Town Green, Madison, CT
Status: Updated 5/25/2023
October 19, 2024
Fairfield Harvest Market
Old Town Hall Green, Fairfield, CT
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Status: Updated 4/11/2024
October 19, 2024
The Blessing Pantry Fall Fair
Seymour, Seymour, CT
Status: Updated 2/5/2024
October 19, 2024
Manifest Your Beauty
The Reign, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
October 18 - 20, 2024
Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival
Riverfront Park, Glastonbury, CT
Status: Updated 2/13/2024
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Autumn Craft Fest at Blue Jay Orchards
Blue Jay Orchards, Bethel, CT
Status: Updated 7/21/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Scarecrow Festival
Zion Lutheran Church, Wallingford, CT
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Smoke in the Valley
Bad Sons Beer Co., Derby, CT
Status: Updated 9/26/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
West Hartland Vol Fire Dept's Seventy-Fifth Celebration
Berg's Field, East Hartland, CT
Status: Updated 10/5/2023
May 4 - October 26, 2024
Bethany Lions Flea Market
Bethany Airport, Bethany, CT
Status: Updated 4/3/2024
June - October 2024 (dates not updated)
Stamford Downtown Farmers Market
Veterans Memorial Park, Stamford, CT
Status: Updated 4/5/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Fifteenth Holiday Craft Fair
Saint Thomas Parish Gym, Fairfield, CT
Status: Updated 10/11/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Sixteenth Pre-Holiday Craft Fair & Tag Sale
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center (GYM), Fairfield, CT
Status: Updated 9/21/2023
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Hall-O-Weekend
Milford Green, Downtown Milford, CT, Milford, CT
Status: Updated 4/11/2023