Fairs in Connecticut

Agricultural fairs, craft days, and town festivals are half the reason people stick around in warm weather. We pull fair and festival listings from local calendars so you can plan a day trip without chasing every municipal Facebook page.

Search Connecticut fairs, CT craft fairs, or 860 festivals — updated from local sources, not a stale tourism PDF.

Showing 24 of 42 upcoming events

festival

Happening Now

Sun, Jul 19, 10:00 AM

Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence at the Guilford Craft Expo. This three-day event brings together exceptional artisans and thousands of visitors for a celebration of…

View event →

fair

Happening Now

Sun, Jul 19, 10:00 AM

Guilford Craft Expo

Guilford Green

The Guilford Craft Expo kicks off July 17 at the Guilford Art Center with a vibrant celebration of handmade crafts.

View event →

44th Annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza event image

festival

Happening Now

Sun, Jul 19, 10:00 AM

44th Annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza

Mill Pond Park · Newington

The 44th Annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza at Mill Pond Park in Newington offers a lively mix of crafts, entertainment, and…

View event →

festival

Happening Today

Sun, Jul 19 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Grupo Niche at Colombian Independence Day Festival

Mill River Park · Washington

Celebrate Colombian culture and music with salsa legends Grupo Niche at Mill River Park in Washington.

View event →

2024 Chamber Wellness Challenge - Registration Open! event image

festival

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM

2024 Chamber Wellness Challenge - Registration Open!

East Hartford Location

The 2024 Chamber Wellness Challenge invites East Hartford residents to engage in a health-focused community event.

View event →

festival

Wed, Jul 22 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

See MEASURE FOR MEASURE live on July 22 at University of Saint Joseph as part of the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival.

View event →

festival

Fri, Jul 24 · All Day

International Summer Festival

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre Conishead Priory, Ulverston LA12 9QQ · UK

The International Summer Festival at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre spans from late July to early August, blending teachings on the…

View event →

festival

Fri, Jul 24

Norfolk Music Festival Concert

Cedar Hill Cemetery | Cedar Hill Cemetery & Foundation · Litchfield

Experience the Shanghai Quartet’s masterful blend of Western classical, Chinese folk, and contemporary music at the Norfolk Music Festival.

✦ FreeView event →

Hartford.com Salsa Social at Pratt Street Historic District event image

festival

Fri, Jul 24 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Hartford.com Salsa Social at Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street Historic District · Hartford

The Hartford.com Salsa Social brings vibrant dance and cultural celebration to Pratt Street Historic District.

✦ FreeView event →

festival

Fri, Jul 24 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

66th Lebanon Country Fair

Connecticut Renaissance Faire · Lebanon

The 66th Annual Lebanon Country Fair runs July 24–26, 2026, offering a rich taste of Eastern Connecticut culture.

View event →

festival

Fri, Jul 24 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Enjoy a summer night with Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE on July 24 at University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.

View event →

festival

Fri, Jul 24, 9:30 PM

Southington Italian-American Festival

Southington Town Green

Celebrate Italian-American heritage with the Southington Italian-American Festival on Lower Center Street.

View event →

festival

Sat, Jul 25

Litchfield Jazz Festival

Lower Center Street · Southington

The Litchfield Jazz Festival continues on July 25 at Lower Center Street, Southington, offering more live jazz and Italian American…

View event →

Annual Fence Artists Show at 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States, Connecticut event image

festival

Sat, Jul 25

Annual Fence Artists Show at 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States, Connecticut

Old Lyme Midsummer Festival celebrates art, music, and family fun at the Florence Griswold Museum’s scenic riverfront lawn.

View event →

See all 42 on the interactive calendar →

Also worth checking

The 860 Life aggregates local calendars across Hartford, the river valley, and eastern Connecticut — updated daily so you can plan without a dozen apps.