Here are some events that we have listed recently.
Click on each link to go to that listing.
See the entire calendar of events HERE.
Note: Please contact each event directly for more information using
the contact information in the individual listings . Thank You!
- May 2, 2026 – Platt Tech Car & Craft Show – in Milford
- May 3, 2026 – Art Festival at Taylor Brook Winery – in Woodstock
- May 10, 2026 – Mothers Day Event – in Columbia
- June 6, 2026 – Pride Vendor Pop-Up – in Middletown
- June 6, 2026 – Stratford Day Main Street Festival
- June 6, 2026 – Hamden Fest
- June 13, 2026 – St. Michael Artisan Fair – in Naugatuck
- September 11-13, 2026 – St George Greek Festival – in Norwalk
- Riverfront Recapture Events in Hartford:
- June 13, 2026 – Pridefest
- July 1, 2026 – America 250: Hartford’s Opening Ceremony Kickoff
- July 16, 17 & 18,2026 – Hartbeats & Eats/Riverfront Music & Food Truck Festival
- August 1, 2026 – Taste of the Caribbean
- August 15, 2026 – Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
- October 4, 2026 – Head of the Riverfront Regatta
- See All the Listings HERE!
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UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES –
- April 24, 2026 – Slater Memorial Museum Artisan Craft Show – (Nov 14, 2026 show)
- April 27, 2026 – OCW Holiday Fair – in Orange (Nov 7, 2026 fair)
- April 29, 2026 – River Rocks New Hartford (June 20 festival)
- April 30, 2026 –Monroe Strawberry Festival (June 20-21, 2026 fair)
- April 30, 2026 – Meet on the Street Festival, Vernon (May 21 fair)
- May 1, 2026 – Norwalk Oyster Festival (Sept 11-13 fair)
- May 2, 2026 – Pride Vendor Pop-Up, Middletown (June 6 Show)
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MARKETS –
We have added the Higganum Farmers Market, Tolland Green Market, and Vernon Farmers Market to our list of Markets, and have updated many others for 2026. See info on all the Farmers and Ongoing Markets on the Markets Page HERE.
If you know of any ongoing markets not listed please email the info to us at admin@ctcraftfairconnection.com.
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RETAIL STORES
Do you have your crafts in a retail store? Or do you own a retail store that carries handmade merchandise by local crafters? Let us know! To have the store added to our list email us at admin@ctcraftfairconnection.com . Thanks!
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RESOURCES
We have many articles on all aspects of running a business in Connecticut. See info on Laws, Taxes, Insurance, Spotting a Scam, Information on Starting a Craft Business in Connecticut, and much more. See the Resources Page HERE.
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SEND US INFO ON UPCOMING FAIRS!
Fair Organizers – Add us (admin@ctcraftfairconnection.com) to your mailing list so we get the fair info directly from you. We will add it to our calendar as soon as we receive the info. You can also send the info through our form HERE. Thanks!
Artists & Crafters – Please pass along any info or links you get for Fairs looking for Arts and Crafts Vendors. You can submit it through our form here, or just send an email (admin@ctcraftfairconnection.com) with the contact info or website.