Connecticut Cultural Fairs & Festivals
24 cultural events across Connecticut for 2026.
4.2(5)In 3 daysSoNo 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.
5(4)In 3 daysSoNo Summer Arts Festival
It will feature over 100 juried artists, live music and performances, puppet parade, children’s art area, food vendors, and more.
In 10 daysMystic 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.
4.3(9)Bethel Holiday Weekend Craft Festival
It will host a diverse group of artisans and crafters selling their unique wares.
4.8(40)Norwalk Greek Festival
A craft fair in Norwalk.
4.8(52)Milford Irish Festival
The Milford Irish Festival celebrates Irish culture at Fowler Field each September with traditional and contemporary Celtic music, step dancing, Irish food and drink, vendors, and family activities on the shoreline.
Naugatuck Harvest Moon Festival
It will host about 100 local vendors selling a variety of handmade crafts.
Newtown Arts Festival
This festival will feature great entertainment, music, dance, visual arts, theatrical performances, make and take tent, art of science tent, family friendly activities, exhibits, over 100 vendors, delicious food, and more.
Bristol Mum Festival
The Bristol Mum Festival honors the city’s history as the “Mum City” with a season of fall events, headlined by a large parade, plus a carnival, road race, craft fair, and family activities celebrating the chrysanthemum harvest.
4.5(233)Bethel Autumn Craft Festival
It will host a diverse group of artisans and crafters selling their unique wares.
4.8(830)Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be over 150 talented artists and crafters showcasing their original works across various categories, including acrylics, ceramics, consumables, embellishments, fiber arts, glasswork, graphics, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, oils, pastels, photography, pottery, sculpture, watercolors, and woodcraft.
4.5(233)Connecticut Garlic and Harvest Festival
This festival will feature live band performance, garlic specialty food vendors, fresh produce stands, food court, rides and games, garlic cooking demonstrations, and more.
4.6(12)Greenwich Fall Art Festival
It will host over 70 juried fine artists selling their original art works in many categories.
4.6(654)Greenwich Outdoor Crafts Festival
This festival will feature artisan vendors, demonstrations, childrens activities, and food.
4.7(24)Ridgefield Fall Arts Festival
It will host over 100 juried artists showcasing and selling their handmade goods in various media.
4.5(230)Woodstock Fine Arts and Craft Festival
A craft fair in Woodstock.
4.4(48)Uncasville Christmas Festival
It will host more than 400 arts, craft and specialty food artisans from all over the country who will be displaying and selling their unique products, all made by hand.
4.4(33)Brookfield Festival of Crafts
It will host nearly 40 juried crafters showcasing and selling their unique wares and holiday gifts.
Shelton Autumn Craft Festival
It will host a diverse group of artisans and crafters selling their unique wares.
North Haven Holiday Welcome Craft Festival
It will host a diverse group of artisans and crafters selling their unique wares.
Frostys Christmas Craft Festival
There will be over 145 talented crafters selling their unique wares and holiday gifts.
3.9(880)Southbury Autumn Craft Festival
It will host a diverse group of artisans and crafters selling their unique wares.
5(4)Shelton Holiday Craft Festival
A craft fair in Shelton.
4.6(83)Westport Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Westport.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Connecticut?
Our directory lists 41 cultural festivals across Connecticut for the 2026 season, including Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival, Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival and Norwalk Art Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Connecticut?
Connecticut's cultural festivals cluster in June and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Connecticut?
By Google review score, Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival in Old Saybrook ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 830 reviews.