• June 10 - 11, 2023
• West Hartford Town Hall Common 50 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 in West Hartford, CT

The Town Hall grounds are the site for Celebrate! West Hartford. A juried arts and crafts show attracts over 175 top artisans. Enjoy some great food and burn it off in the 5k race. The price of parking and admission is just right -- free.

• JUNE 10-25, 2023
• New Haven town green New Haven, CT 06510 in New Haven, CT

From Yale's courtyards to the New Haven Green, great minds from the world over convene in this eclectic sojourn from poetry to dance, and from music to theatre. All fifty states and many nations are represented in this celebration of the arts. Shop, dine, and experience this renowned New Haven experience.

• August 19, 2023
• Milford, Connecticut in Milford, CT

Long Island Sound's seafaring past is vigorously celebrated every August as it has now for over three decades. Milford's harbor is a part of this celebration, and so is all that lies beyond, like the beloved oyster. Live bands, classic autos, arts and crafts, and a kids' area add further substance to Milford's August celebration.

• September 7th-10th, 2023
• North Haven, CT in North Haven, CT

For seven decades, this fair has celebrated the best in Connecticut agriculture. Animal exhibits, live bands, carnival rides, and arts/crafts serve as a backdrop for the unique ox-pulling contest. The kids can try out pony rides and the petting zoo. They might like those racing pigs too!

• September 7-10, 2023
• Hebron, CT

Celebrate the area's agrarian roots at this rural agricultural fair that will thrill the whole family. Motorized events include truck pulls and a demolition derby. The music never stops, and there's even a magician or two that will mystify the child in all of us. Enjoy age-old traditions like the carnival midway and the livestock shows.

• Sunday, September 17, 2023
• French Memorial Park Seymour, CT 06483 in Seymour, CT

For almost half-a-century, Seymour has hosted this autumnal celebration that features hundreds of dedicated artists. Kids compete in a pumpkin decorating contest, and vendors offer every kind of treat imaginable. The juried show now attracts over 15,000 visitors each year.