Upcoming events.
Stonington Artisans Festivals
Stonington Artisans Festivals
Saturday, May 11, (10a-6p)/ Sunday, May 12, (10a-4p)
Spring Bark for the Park
Spring Bark for the Park!!!
Join us on the Colchester town green on May 19th. (Rain date 6/2)
This 10th annual event will be featuring May Baskets, a blessing of the dogs, and other canine entertainment. The event is made up of many food and pet related vendors.
FREE entry. Crafts, food and game tickets available for purchase.
If you are interested in helping out with the event or are a pet related vendor wishing to purchase a booth ($40) please email tagnobark@gmail.com
Sponsors needed
Hosted by the Colchester Dog Park committee
For more information please e-mail tagnobark@gmail.com.
2024 Outdoor Vendor Series at Nathan Hale Farm & Feed
*Announcing* our 2024 Outdoor Vendor Series!
On Sundays from April 28th - October 6th, we will welcome 20+ local artisans & vendors to the Farm, as well as a selection of delicious local food trucks!
Each date has a rain date of the following Sunday. Vendors will be set up from 10am - 3pm each date.
Join us for an awesome season of shopping & supporting small business!
Stay tuned for individual vendor & food truck lineups! We've got a wonderful Series planned for you!
For Vendor/Food Truck info, or any other questions or concerns, please email nathanhalefarmvendorevents@gmail.com.
Full calendar of dates:
April 28th (rain date May 5th)
May 12th (rain date May 19th)
May 26th (rain date June 2nd)
June 9th (rain date June 16th)
June 23rd (rain date June 30th)
July 7th (rain date July 14th)
July 21st (rain date July 28th)
August 4th (rain date August 11th)
August 18th (rain date August 25th)
September 8th (rain date September 15th)
September 22nd (rain date September 29th)
October 6th (rain date October 13th)
Art in the Park
The 49th Annual Art in the Park
Always the First Sunday of June
Sunday, June 2, 2023 - Rain or Shine - 10am-4pm
An outdoor show at Center Memorial Park, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT
Intersection of Main Street (Route 83) and Center Street (Routes 6/44)
On the grounds of the Mary Cheney Library
After 2 years of pandemic safety regulations, Art in the Park was back in 2022 with the support of the Town of Manchester!
AITP is part of "Celebrate Manchester", a week of events beginning with Concert in the Park on June 1st
Cars 4 Paws
Cars 4 Paws
All cars are welcome
K9 demonstration.
Raffle, trophies, food.
Great time for a great cause
https://www.facebook.com/events/413584904554472?active_tab=about
Enfield Pride Celebration
Celebrate Pride month with Enfield Pride!! Entertainment, food trucks, bounce houses, and over 75 vendors. It will be a queer day of celebration!
New Milford Arts Festival
2024 New Milford Arts Festival. We are excited with the quality and diversity of artists who have registered for this year’s Festival
Waterbury Food Truck & Firework Extravaganza
Our fireworks display brings this food truck festival to a whole new level! Customers enjoy our many food trucks and even shopping! This year is 2 DAY EVENT!
Sail Fest
Sailfest 2024 will be held July 13 & 14, 2024. Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food! Throughout New London’s waterfront park and nearby streets, you’ll find:
Life, Be in it. Extravaganza
Join us at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, July 20, 2024, to celebrate the 42nd Annual Life. Be in It. Extravaganza! Enjoy food, games, rides, an adult beer garden, arts & crafts exhibits, and more! The carnival will be open from 10 AM - 9 PM with the fireworks show beginning at 9:30 PM.
CT SUMMER PSYCHIC FAIRFEST
CT SUMMER PSYCHIC FAIRFEST
FREE ADMISSION SUMMER PSYCHIC FAIRFEST Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28 from Noon to 6pm at the DUDLEYTOWN BREWING COMPANY (named after the infamous haunted land), 1001 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT. We are presenting another NO-CHARGE-to-attend event, with 25 great Psychics, Vendors, Readers, Authors, Artisans, and Merch.
Hosted by The Shaman and The Showman LLC, Charles F Rosenay!!! (www.ParanormalConnecticut.com) and Thomas Gormley (Archangels of the Paranormal).
Call (203) 795-4737 or email CTParaConn@gmail.com for an application form or if you have any questions. Thank you very much.
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72ND ANNUAL STONINGTON VILLAGE FAIR
The Stonington Village Fair is a regional time-honored tradition drawing thousands annually. The first Village Fair was held on August 14th, 1952 to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Stonington. With the assistance of more than 100 volunteers, this popular community event brings together local and tourist alike, for a fun-filled day of games, music, food, and crafts. Entry is free for all—check out some of the highlights of the event below!
Learn more about how this event brings together the Stonington community in support of the COMO in this 2022 profile by The Westerly Sun.
Made in Connecticut Expo
We're bringing over 150 amazing booths all from right here in Connecticut in every category imaginable. Food companies, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local gourmet food trucks, furniture makers, upcyclers and so much more!!!
Please come and support local businesses and new entrepreneurs large and small producing goods, creating jobs and supporting the local economy right here at home.
The Balloon Glow & Laser Show -Guilford
We're back!! The 2nd Annual - Balloon Glow & Laser Showl Coming August 16th & 17th 2024! Get tickets here: https://www.freshtix.com/events/guilford2
Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!
Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts demonstrations on the upper plaza with community and club teams racing on the river. Register a team, or cheer on your favorite paddlers.
End of Summer Festival
Come join us for the return of our annual (End of) Summer Festival!
This year, we will be expanding even more than we have in the past!
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
There will be many vendors on hand, as well as our church concessions stand. Concessions will be available all day.
We will have our church crafts available at our info tent.
We will also have $10/ten minute tarot readings by our ministerial staff available throughout the day!
Workshops/lectures scheduled:
Earth healing Circle with Rosemari Roast
CT Witch Memorial lecture with Tony Grieco
Labyrinth workshop with Rev Iris
Musical acts performing -
Thaea
Shannon McMahon
Jonny Idol
We will also have our Procession of the Goddess Ritual at 6:30 pm, and we will close the festivities at nightfall with a huge bonfire, and drum circle.
Feel free to tell your friends about this event and don't be shy to share it on your page. Keep checking back in the near future for more announcements!
Blessed Be!
2024 Simsbury Arts and Crafts Festival
Beyond our modest costs of putting on this wonderful annual event, virtually all of the money raised from vendor registration fees goes back into our community. We do not take a percentage of the sales from any vendor. These proceeds fund an annual scholarship to a deserving young woman graduating from Simsbury High School who has demonstrated a passion for serving her community, as well as grants to local non-profit organizations. All award recipients are honored at our Appropriations Reception in April.
They are still accepting vendor applications. Tt can be found on the festival's website: https://www.simsburyjuniors.org/artsandcraftsfestival2024
PupCasso at Bark in the Park
Come and get a custom painting from your dog and support Happily Furever After Rescue
Fall Equinox Craft Festival
Greetings and welcome to celebrating the first day of Fall event! Shop our 50 crafters and farmers that will be in attendance, as well as our tasty Food Trucks.
Event Time: 11am-4pm
Free Admission
2024 Outdoor Vendor Series at Nathan Hale Farm & Feed
*Announcing* our 2024 Outdoor Vendor Series!
On Sundays from April 28th - October 6th, we will welcome 20+ local artisans & vendors to the Farm, as well as a selection of delicious local food trucks!
Each date has a rain date of the following Sunday. Vendors will be set up from 10am - 3pm each date.
Join us for an awesome season of shopping & supporting small business!
Stay tuned for individual vendor & food truck lineups! We've got a wonderful Series planned for you!
For Vendor/Food Truck info, or any other questions or concerns, please email nathanhalefarmvendorevents@gmail.com.
Full calendar of dates:
April 28th (rain date May 5th)
May 12th (rain date May 19th)
May 26th (rain date June 2nd)
June 9th (rain date June 16th)
June 23rd (rain date June 30th)
July 7th (rain date July 14th)
July 21st (rain date July 28th)
August 4th (rain date August 11th)
August 18th (rain date August 25th)
September 8th (rain date September 15th)
September 22nd (rain date September 29th)
October 6th (rain date October 13th)
South Windsor Apple Fest
Enjoy our signature apple pie, 100 vendors & food trucks, free pony rides (11am-1pm), dunk tank, bounce house, live music/dancers, electric car showcase, free kids' activities & more!
FREE parking & admission! Both parking and fest are on a flat, accessible field. ATMs available. Leashed dogs welcome.
Please bring a non-perishable donation for the South Windsor Food Bank if you are able.
Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair
Wethersfield Historical Society’s Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair returns to picturesque Cove Park for the 42nd time on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Join us for a day of community, fun, and celebration in the heart of the oldest and largest historic district in Connecticut. (Also the state’s most recently designated Cultural District). Browse hand-made items, shop for unique gifts, meet the artists, and watch demonstrations from over 90 juried artisans and vendors. There will be pottery, woodwork, prints, jewelry, textiles, and fabric art, painting, photography, and so much more. Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV.
Wethersfield Historical Society’s Tent will be filled with “Attic Treasures” and treats. Our volunteer bakers will be offering delicious home-made goodies for sale. Throughout the year, our friends and neighbors have been donating one-of-a-kind items to our “Attic Treasures” that the society offers for sale to help support our educational programming. The Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair also welcomes other area non-profits like the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, the Wethersfield Art League, and Ginger’s Jams and Jellies to share their work and missions with the community.
The Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair is a benefit that supports Wethersfield Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit, membership supported organization founded in 1932. The Society offers free admission to the Wethersfield Museum year round in addition to providing quality educational programming that improves the lives of residents and helps preserve the oldest and largest historic district in the state of Connecticut. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets purchased in advance, either online or at the Old Academy (150 Main Street, Wethersfield), are $7. Purchased at the gate on the day of the event, admission is $10. Current members of Wethersfield Historical Society and children under 12 accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge. Due to the nominal nature of the admission charge, only cash will be accepted at the gate.
2024 Outdoor Vendor Series at Nathan Hale Farm & Feed
*Announcing* our 2024 Outdoor Vendor Series!
On Sundays from April 28th - October 6th, we will welcome 20+ local artisans & vendors to the Farm, as well as a selection of delicious local food trucks!
Each date has a rain date of the following Sunday. Vendors will be set up from 10am - 3pm each date.
Join us for an awesome season of shopping & supporting small business!
Stay tuned for individual vendor & food truck lineups! We've got a wonderful Series planned for you!
For Vendor/Food Truck info, or any other questions or concerns, please email nathanhalefarmvendorevents@gmail.com.
Full calendar of dates:
April 28th (rain date May 5th)
May 12th (rain date May 19th)
May 26th (rain date June 2nd)
June 9th (rain date June 16th)
June 23rd (rain date June 30th)
July 7th (rain date July 14th)
July 21st (rain date July 28th)
August 4th (rain date August 11th)
August 18th (rain date August 25th)
September 8th (rain date September 15th)
September 22nd (rain date September 29th)
October 6th (rain date October 13th)
UMC 2024 Arts & Crafts Festival
Arts & Crafts Festival hosted by the Wethersfield United Methodist Church. This event is held around their Pumpkin Patch.
Deadline Sept 15, 2024
$30 10ft x 10ft booth Outdoors, but may also have indoor spaces this year.
Contact Gary at 860 806 0609 with any questions or email Bristolgary1@gmail.com
Milford Artisan Market
The Milford Artisan Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00 pm on the Milford Green at 168-176 Broad Street in downtown Milford, CT. Admission is free.
Over eighty local artisans will be showcasing and selling their handcrafted items including jewelry, art, pottery, organic products, apparel, wood designs and more.
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Fair at Griswold Middle School in Rocky Hill, with crafts, jewelry, soaps, ornaments, candles, home decor, bake sale, raffles, and more.
Over 40 vendors
For more information and an application contact gmsholidaycraftfair@gmail.com
2nd Annual Hobbit Harvest
Greetings Shire folk and welcome back to our 2nd annual event! We had such a great time last year that we are back bigger and better. Shop our 50 crafters and farmers that will be in attendance, as well as our tasty Food Trucks.
Event Time: 11am-4pm
Free Admission
Christmas Fair at the Aqua Turf
Sunday December 1, 2024
9:00am-5:00 pm
556 Mulberry St. Plantsville, Ct. 06479
(Southington line) (inside show)
Aqua Turf Southington, Ct.
556 Mulberry St. Plantsville, Ct. 06479 (Southington Line)
I-84 East from Waterbury take exit 28 take right onto route 322 Go straight under second underpass take a left at the car wash onto old turnpike Rd at the first stop sign take right onto Mulberry St. The Aqua Turf Club located 1/2 mile on right.
Christmas in Connecticut- A Holiday Gift Expo
Our last event of the season brings around 200 hand crafted and commercial vendors. Children can visit with Santa and receive a treat! A few food trucks will be outside. This is an indoor event.
New Age Fairs
ASC NEW AGE FAIRS
Mark your calendar for these SUNDAYs in 2024:
April 28, July 28, November 24
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pitkin Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield
Free Admission ★ Free Parking ★ Refreshments available ★ Families welcome
Vendors ★ Readers ★ Wellness Practitioners
Readings: 20 minutes for $25 (credit cards accepted)
Free Presentations at 11:00 AM, noon, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Basics of Astrology class, 1:00 PM, $10 (includes chart – bring your birth time)
For more information,
email info.myasc@gmail.com or call 860-568-8617.
Directions at myasc.org/new-age-fairs
Connecticut Light the Night Festival
Connecticut Water Lantern Festival
April 26 & 27 (raindate 28th)
Join us for this first year event as the Wolcott fairgrounds becomes a lighted wonderland as we set lanterns a float in memory of loved ones. Come join us in this celebration of life while enjoying food trucks, drinks and vendors to shop from.
12th Annual St. Paul Catholic High School
Welcome back to our 12th Annual Craft Fair. This year we will once again have 3-4 food trucks for your enjoyment! Come out and support the school (all proceeds from the day will go to the National Honor Society). Do some shopping with our 60+ crafters/vendors, have some lunch to support our local food trucks, win a drawing and meet some new people! There is $1.00 admission and you may go back out to order your lunches and return inside to sit at our lunch table section. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again!
First Friday Local Artist
Join Powder Hollow Brewery and R Dee Winery for our April First Friday! First Fridays feature a handful of talented artists that work with a variety of mediums. We believe in supporting those in our community and can't wait for you to join us and see for yourself the incredible art that our local artists have created! Each month will feature four new artists so you never know what you will see each First Friday. Join us from 6-9pm for an evening of art, get a chance to speak with the artists one on one, and enjoy a pint of beer or wine while you're at it.
Hoppin' Into Spring Pop Up Series at Nathan Hale Farm & Feed
We're back with our last indoor Pop Up Series of the season! We'll be featuring 5 local vendors on Saturdays & Sundays in March, beginning on Saturday, 3/16!
We'll be bringing you a variety of new & returning guest vendors, as well as enhanced displays from some of our in-store vendors!
Stop by the Farm & shop small with us from 10am-4pm on the dates below!
3/16, 3/17
3/23, 3/24 & 3/30
Hound and Home Easter Event
We will have fun activities such as a dog easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny.
St. Patrick's Day Market
Join us Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th, both 10AM-2PM for our St. Patrick's Day Market!
The 43rd Annual Southeastern Connecticut Home & Garden Show
Tickets on sale now
Tickets available online or day of at event doors
Friday, February 16th | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, February 17th | 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, February 18th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Home & Garden Show is now the largest home show in New England!
No matter the project for in or around your home, this is the can’t-miss event of the year! Featuring hourly gardening lectures and hundreds of innovative displays. Meet celebrity guest Ty Pennington from Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The Home & Garden Show is presented by Jenks Productions. Visit our website for the full lineup of speakers and vendors.
Valentine's at Velvet Mill- Stonington
Valentine's at Velvet Mill- Stonington
Saturday, Feb 10th (10a-6p) - Sunday, Feb 11th (10a-4p)
11th Annual Holiday Party
Children of Color Organization, Inc. 11th Annual Holiday Celebration for Children of Incarcerated Parents.
Kennedy Holiday Bazaar
Come get some last minute holiday shopping done and support our music students! Band performance at 11am, choir performance at 1pm. Many great gifts including soaps, purses, stationery, 3D art pieces, crochet, candles, tumblers, jewelry, kitchen tools, and more!
Admission and parking are FREE!
Yuletide Bazaar
Come join us for our annual Yuletide Bazaar!
We will have several vendors inside selling their wares for your holiday shopping needs. Most crafts have been created by our very own church members.
Also, we will be holding our cork raffle ($10 per entry)
Entrants must be 21 or over to participate.
(A cork raffle is when you purchase an entry, pull a cork out of a container, and you automatically win the bottle of wine that shares the same number as the cork! Every entry is a winner!)
So come join us and spread some holiday cheer.
Blessed Be!
WHS Vendor and Artisan Fair
Come check out over 60 vendors set up in the fieldhouse and get your holiday shopping done while you support small and local business.
In the lobby there will be concessions, raffles, kids crafts, and music for an entire day of fun.
Stay for a little or a long time! Proceeds of the event go to support the WHS class of 2025.
Mark T. Sheehan 18th Annual Holiday Fair
Admission is free to all shoppers!!!
Come and join us at our 18th Annual Holiday Fair!
The fees paid by our 70+ Vendors & Crafters go directly to support the Teachers & Students involved in The Sheehan Music Department & The Dramatic Arts Society.
Please come and support the Vendors and Crafters on Small Business Saturday as they support our great students!
Our 70+ participating Vendors range from many well known National Vendors & Crafters including: Woodworkers, Handcrafters, Holiday & Home Decor, Jewelry, Makeup, Personal Items and so much, much more!!!