August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Connecticut
67 events happening across Connecticut in August 2026.
4.5(631)In 9 daysLitchfield 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.
4.2(5)In 10 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.
In 10 daysLitchfield 1st Saturday 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.
4.9(29)In 10 daysMadison 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.
4.1(211)In 10 daysNorwich Midsummer Marketplace
There will be a group of local crafters and vendors selling their unique items.
5(4)In 10 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.
3.9(11)In 10 daysTaste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival
This festival will feature internationally renowned musicians, carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and more.
In 10 daysTony Inzero 1st Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in West Haven.
4.5(2)In 14 daysPodunk Bluegrass Festival
This festival will feature live bluegrass music on three stages, vendors, workshops, kids academy band competition, and much more.
In 15 daysBrignole 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.
4.4(1749)In 15 daysOrange 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.
In 15 daysTony Inzero 1st Thursday Farmers Market
It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.
In 15 daysWethersfield 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.
4.2(88)In 16 daysWolcott 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.
In 16 daysTolland 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.
4.8(18)In 16 daysClinton Summer Fair
This fair will feature over 40 crafters, huge tag sale, children’s area, delicious food and more.
Recurring4.6(330)In 16 daysConnecticut 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.
4.7(25)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.
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.
Litchfield 2nd Saturday 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.
5(1)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.
5(61)Manchester Summer Pop-up Market
Come shop and support local makers and small business owners.
4.3(114)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.
4.6(17)Norwalk Midsummer Sunset Bazaar
This evening market will feature local vendors, craft drinks, live music, lawn games, and more.
4.7(31)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.
Tony Inzero 2nd Saturday Summer Farmers Market
It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.
4.4(71)Watertown Night Out
It will have local vendors, food, entertainment and more.
Willimantic Back to School Vendor Fair
It will feature local vendors, plants, food and fresh produce.
Brignole Vineyards Thursday Makers Market and Sip and Shop
A craft fair in East Granby.
4.6(802)Orange 2nd Thursday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Orange.
Tony Inzero 2nd Thursday Farmers Market
A craft fair in West Haven.
4.5(153)Wethersfield Summer Thursday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Wethersfield.
★ Featured4.2(196)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.
Litchfield 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Litchfield.
4.6(370)Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
A craft fair in Hartford.
5(2)The Old Home Day
A craft fair in Union.
Tony Inzero 3rd Saturday Summer Farmers Market
A craft fair in West Haven.
4.4(314)Windsor Sunflower Festival
Come explore sunflower fields with over 30 varieties of sunflowers.
The Canine Carnival Event
The Pratt Street will be transformed into a dog park for owners and their furry friends to shop and socialize.
Brignole Vineyards Makers Market
This market will feature a curated selection of local makers, artists, bakers, boutique brands, and small businesses.
Orange 3rd 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.
Tony Inzero 3rd Thursday Farmers Market
It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.
Wethersfield Summer Outdoor Farmers Market
This market will feature a wide range of local fresh produce, honey, specialty foods, meats, eggs, baked goods, food, and much more.
4.6(144)Bridgewater Country Fair
The Bridgewater Country Fair is a beloved volunteer-run fair in the western Litchfield Hills, raising money for the local fire department.
4.5(29)Hamburg Fair
The Hamburg Fair is a long-running August fair in the Hamburg section of Lyme, run by the Lyme Grange.
5(1)Connecticut Pickle Fest
It will feature everything ranging from pickle cocktails to pickle pizza, ice cream, cupcake and much more.
4.5(8)Cheshire Grange Community Fair
The Cheshire Grange Community Fair is a small, traditional Grange fair celebrating home gardening, baking, canning, flowers, and handicrafts, with exhibit competitions open to the community over a late-August weekend.
4.5(8)Greenfield Hill Grange Fair
The Greenfield Hill Grange Fair is a classic small-town agricultural fair in Fairfield, with vegetable, flower, baking, and craft competitions, plus pony rides and children’s activities on the historic Greenfield Hill green.
5(5)Shoreline Wine Festival
The Shoreline Wine Festival pours Connecticut-made wines against the backdrop of a historic Clinton orchard in late summer, pairing tastings from across the state’s wine trail with local food trucks, artisan booths, and live music.
Litchfield 4th Saturday 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.
4.5(15)Meetinghouse Rocks Fair
It will feature a variety of vendors, crafters, food trucks, antiques, activities and non-profit groups.
Southbury Arts And Eats
There will be over 50 talented artisans selling their unique wares in many categories, including fine art, home wares, woodworking, ceramics, gourmet food, apparel and accessories, fresh flowers, and everything in between.
The Brainwaves After Summer Days
There will be a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their items.
Tony Inzero 4th Saturday Farmers Market
It will feature CT Grown freshness and locally made artisan products.
Willimantic Spooktober Vendor Fair
It will feature local vendors, plants, food and fresh produce.
★ Featured4.5(614)Brooklyn Fair
The Brooklyn Fair bills itself as the oldest continuously operating agricultural fair in the United States, tracing its roots to 1809.
Brignole Vineyards End of Summer Makers Market and Sip and Shop
A craft fair in East Granby.
4.4(1747)Orange 4th Thursday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Orange.
Tony Inzero 4th Thursday Farmers Market
A craft fair in West Haven.
Wethersfield Farmers Market
A craft fair in Wethersfield.
4.3(151)Chester Fair
The Chester Fair is a late-August agricultural fair in the lower Connecticut River Valley, with livestock and 4-H competitions, a popular pie-baking contest, a midway, tractor pulls, and live music on the Chester Fairgrounds.
4.5(54)Terryville Lions Country Fair
The Terryville Lions Country Fair brings a late-August agricultural weekend to the Litchfield Hills, with livestock and oxen draws, a demolition derby, a midway, craft and produce exhibits, and Lions Club food booths.
4.6(468)Bristol End of Summer Festival
A craft fair in Bristol.
Litchfield 5th Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in Litchfield.
5(5)SoNo End of Summer Saturday Market
A craft fair in South Norwalk.
Tony Inzero 5th Saturday Farmers Market
A craft fair in West Haven.
5(6)Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair
The Cannon Grange Fair in Wilton is a one-day agricultural fair in Fairfield County, with vegetable and flower competitions, livestock, antique tractors, live music, and a country atmosphere on the grounds beside the historic Grange hall.