Connecticut Fairs &amp; Festivals 2026

Tony Inzero Thursday Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Thu, Jul 23West Haven

Wethersfield 4th Thursday Farmers Market — Wethersfield

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Wethersfield 4th Thursday Farmers Market

This market will feature a wide range of local fresh produce, honey, specialty foods, meats, eggs, baked goods, food, and much more.

Thu, Jul 23Wethersfield

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Fri–Sun, Jul 24–26Lebanon

Lebanon Country Fair

The Lebanon Country Fair is a summer agricultural fair on the Lebanon town green and adjacent grounds, with livestock shows, tractor and truck pulls, a midway, and community food booths in a classic eastern-Connecticut farm town.

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Top 60 as cards. The complete index of all 240 is below.

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Milford Oyster Festival

The Milford Oyster Festival is one of Connecticut’s largest single-day food festivals, drawing tens of thousands to historic downtown Milford and Fowler Field.

Sat, Aug 15Milford

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Brooklyn Fair

The Brooklyn Fair bills itself as the oldest continuously operating agricultural fair in the United States, tracing its roots to 1809.

Aug 27–30Brooklyn

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Goshen Fair

A Litchfield Hills Labor Day weekend tradition, the Goshen Fair fills the Goshen Fairgrounds on Route 63 with woodsmen competitions, oxen and horse draws, agricultural exhibits, and a busy midway.

Sat–Mon, Sep 5–7Goshen

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Durham Fair

The Durham Fair is Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair, taking over the town green and surrounding fairgrounds every late September since 1916.

Sep 24–27Durham

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Hartford Beach Bark Event

The Pratt Street will be transformed into a dog park for owners and their furry friends to shop and socialize.

Wed, Jul 22Hartford

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Brignole Vineyards Summer Outdoor Makers Market

This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, bakers, boutique brands, and small businesses.

Thu, Jul 23East Granby

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Orange Midsummer Community Farmers Market

It will feature fresh produce, in-season fruits and vegetables, bakery products, eggs, flowers, plants, milk, meats, soaps, as well as unique crafts and services.

Thu, Jul 23Orange

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Tony Inzero Thursday Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Thu, Jul 23West Haven

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Wethersfield 4th Thursday Farmers Market

This market will feature a wide range of local fresh produce, honey, specialty foods, meats, eggs, baked goods, food, and much more.

Thu, Jul 23Wethersfield

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Fri–Sun, Jul 24–26Lebanon

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Dont Sweat The Small Business Market — Hamden

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Dont Sweat The Small Business Market

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their items.

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Hamden

Litchfield Midsummer Farmers Market — Litchfield

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Litchfield Midsummer Farmers Market

This market will feature seasonal fresh produce, fruits, veggies, herbs, local eggs, meats, pasture fed beef, chicken, pork, artisanal breads and bakery goods, jams, jellies, chutney, pickles, sauces and much more.

Sat, Jul 25Litchfield

SoNo Midsummer Saturday Market — South Norwalk

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SoNo Midsummer Saturday Market

There will be some of best local makers and small businesses selling their artisan goods, handmade finds, and unique wares.

Sat, Jul 25South Norwalk

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Stamford Art Festival

There will be an array of juried artisans showcasing their original works in various mediums including painting, sculpture, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, metalwork, printmaking, glass, ceramics, and art jewelry.

Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26Stamford

Tony Inzero Midsummer Farmers Market — West Haven

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Tony Inzero Midsummer Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Sat, Jul 25West Haven

Brignole Vineyards Midsummer Makers Market — East Granby

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Brignole Vineyards Midsummer Makers Market

This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, bakers, boutique brands, and small businesses.

Thu, Jul 30East Granby

Tony Inzero Midsummer Thursday Farmers Market — West Haven

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Tony Inzero Midsummer Thursday Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Thu, Jul 30West Haven

Wethersfield 5th Thursday Farmers Market — Wethersfield

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Fri–Sun, Jul 31 – Aug 2Goshen

Wethersfield 5th Thursday Farmers Market

This market will feature a wide range of local fresh produce, honey, specialty foods, meats, eggs, baked goods, food, and much more.

Thu, Jul 30Wethersfield

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Litchfield County 4-H Fair

The Litchfield County 4-H Fair at the Goshen Fairgrounds gives 4-H members a stage for their livestock, horse, small-animal, and home-arts projects, with judging, demonstrations, and family activities at the end of July.

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SoNo Arts Festival

The SoNo Arts Festival celebrates the arts in the historic South Norwalk district with juried fine-art and craft vendors, live performances, a signature kinetic sculpture race, hands-on art for kids, and street food.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Norwalk

Litchfield 1st Saturday Farmers Market — Litchfield

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Sat, Aug 1Litchfield

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Madison Midsummer Market

It will host an array of artists and creative vendors who will be showcasing and selling their items, including handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, artisanal foods, and more.

Sat, Aug 1Madison

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Norwich Midsummer Marketplace

There will be a group of local crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Aug 1Norwich

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SoNo Summer Arts Festival

It will feature over 100 juried artists, live music and performances, puppet parade, children’s art area, food vendors, and more.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Norwalk

Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival — Hartford

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Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival

This festival will feature internationally renowned musicians, carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and more.

Sat, Aug 1Hartford

Tony Inzero 1st Saturday Farmers Market — West Haven

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Tony Inzero 1st Saturday Farmers Market

A craft fair in West Haven.

Sat, Aug 1West Haven

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Podunk Bluegrass Festival

This festival will feature live bluegrass music on three stages, vendors, workshops, kids academy band competition, and much more.

Aug 5–9Goshen

Brignole Vineyards Midsummer Makers Market and Sip and Shop — East Granby

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Brignole Vineyards Midsummer Makers Market and Sip and Shop

This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, bakers, boutique brands, and small businesses.

Thu, Aug 6East Granby

Orange 1st Thursday Farmers Market — Orange

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Orange 1st Thursday Farmers Market

It will feature fresh produce, in-season fruits and vegetables, bakery products, eggs, flowers, plants, milk, meats, soaps, as well as unique crafts and services.

Thu, Aug 6Orange

Tony Inzero 1st Thursday Farmers Market — West Haven

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Tony Inzero 1st Thursday Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Thu, Aug 6West Haven

Wethersfield Midsummer Farmers Market — Wethersfield

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Wethersfield Midsummer Farmers Market

This market will feature a wide range of local fresh produce, honey, specialty foods, meats, eggs, baked goods, food, and much more.

Thu, Aug 6Wethersfield

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Wolcott Country Fair

The Wolcott Lions Country Fair is an early-August fair in central Connecticut, with livestock and small-animal exhibits, a midway, craft and home-arts displays, live music, and Lions Club food, all benefiting community charities.

Fri–Sun, Aug 7–9Wolcott

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Tolland County 4-H Fair

The Tolland County 4-H Fair in Vernon showcases the projects of 4-H youth from across the county — livestock, poultry, rabbits, gardening, crafts, and demonstrations — over an early-August weekend at the 4-H Camardo Fairgrounds.

Fri–Sun, Aug 7–9Vernon

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Clinton Summer Fair

This fair will feature over 40 crafters, huge tag sale, children’s area, delicious food and more.

Fri–Sat, Aug 7–8Clinton

Connecticut Vintage Market Days — Harwinton

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Fri–Sun, Aug 7–9Harwinton

Connecticut Vintage Market Days

This upscale vintage and vintage-inspired Market Days will host a diverse group of juried vendors offering everything vintage, antique, re-purposed, or handmade.

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Ekonk Community Grange Fair

The Ekonk Community Grange Fair in Sterling is a one-day Quiet Corner Grange fair known for its baking and produce competitions, country breakfast, craft tables, and small-town agricultural spirit.

Sat, Aug 8Sterling

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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival

One of the oldest and largest outdoor art festivals in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival lines the streets and sidewalks of downtown Mystic each August with thousands of original works from artists across the country, plus food and music.

Sat–Sun, Aug 8–9Mystic

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Litchfield 2nd Saturday Farmers Market

Sat, Aug 8Litchfield

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Madison Summer Craft Fair

There will be an array of talented crafters selling a wide variety of items such as country crafts, gel candles, floral arrangements, adults and children painted clothing, dolls or bears, jewelry, woodcrafts, and much more.

Sat, Aug 8Madison

Manchester Summer Pop-up Market — Manchester

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Sat–Sun, Aug 8–9Manchester

Manchester Summer Pop-up Market

Come shop and support local makers and small business owners.

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Mansfield Kids and Baby Expo

There will be a wide variety of businesses offering everything related to the kids and babies ranging from dance demonstrations to baby quilts to karate classes and many professional services.

Sat, Aug 8Mystic

Norwalk Midsummer Sunset Bazaar — Norwalk

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Norwalk Midsummer Sunset Bazaar

This evening market will feature local vendors, craft drinks, live music, lawn games, and more.

Sat, Aug 8Norwalk

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Stamford Makers Market

This market will feature a group of local makers, artisans, and small businesses who will be selling their handmade goods, boutique items, custom gifts, clothing, and other unique products.

Sat, Aug 8Stamford

Tony Inzero 2nd Saturday Summer Farmers Market

It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.

Sat, Aug 8West Haven

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Watertown Night Out

It will have local vendors, food, entertainment and more.

Sat, Aug 8Watertown

Willimantic Back to School Vendor Fair

It will feature local vendors, plants, food and fresh produce.

Sat, Aug 8Willimantic

Brignole Vineyards Thursday Makers Market and Sip and Shop

A craft fair in East Granby.

Thu, Aug 13East Granby

Orange 2nd Thursday Farmers Market — Orange

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Orange 2nd Thursday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Orange.

Thu, Aug 13Orange

Tony Inzero 2nd Thursday Farmers Market

A craft fair in West Haven.

Thu, Aug 13West Haven

Wethersfield Summer Thursday Farmers Market — Wethersfield

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Wethersfield Summer Thursday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Wethersfield.

Thu, Aug 13Wethersfield

Litchfield 3rd Saturday Farmers Market

A craft fair in Litchfield.

Sat, Aug 15Litchfield

Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival — Hartford

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Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival

A craft fair in Hartford.

Sat, Aug 15Hartford

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The Old Home Day

A craft fair in Union.

Sat, Aug 15Union

Tony Inzero 3rd Saturday Summer Farmers Market

A craft fair in West Haven.

Sat, Aug 15West Haven

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Windsor Sunflower Festival

Come explore sunflower fields with over 30 varieties of sunflowers.

Sun, Aug 16Windsor

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The Canine Carnival Event

The Pratt Street will be transformed into a dog park for owners and their furry friends to shop and socialize.

Wed, Aug 19Hartford

Brignole Vineyards Makers Market

This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, bakers, boutique brands, and small businesses.

Thu, Aug 20East Granby