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Connecticut Fairs & Festivals 2026

A guide to fairs in Connecticut for 2026, from the Durham Fair to your town green. Browse agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations listed across Connecticut.

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Fall Festival & Craft Fair

Oct 31 · Torrington

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In 23 days

THS Harvest Festival

Nov 14 · Torrington

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In 6 weeks

Christmas Town Festival

Dec 4–5 · Bethlehem

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TCA Christmas Market

Dec 5 · Torrington

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Fairs by season

Spring fairs and festivals in ConnecticutSeason over

Spring

Mar – May

Maple festivals, blooming town greens, and the first farmers markets of the year.

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Summer fairs and festivals in ConnecticutSeason over

Summer

Jun – Aug

Carnivals, waterfront festivals, and county fairs in full swing.

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Fall fairs and festivals in ConnecticutIn season now

Fall

Sep – Nov

The Durham Fair, agricultural fairs, pumpkins, and peak-foliage harvest celebrations.

See fall fairs →
Winter fairs and festivals in Connecticut

Winter

Dec – Feb

Holiday markets, tree lightings, and cozy indoor craft fairs.

See winter fairs →

Fair traditions worth knowing

Brooklyn Fair traces to 1809, Guilford Fair to 1859, and Berlin Fair anchors Greater Hartford’s Lions-run harvest season. Three counties, three real traditions.

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Brooklyn Fair

A Windham County agricultural fair. Ox draws, livestock, and a midway.

2026 date not confirmedBrooklyn
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Berlin Fair

A central-CT Lions fair. 4-H exhibits, draws, a midway, and live music.

Sep 17–20Berlin
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Guilford Fair

A historic shoreline fair since 1859. Livestock, oxen draws, home arts, and a midway.

Fri–Sun, Sep 18–20Guilford

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Upcoming fairs & festivals

72 fairs and festivals, 5 upcoming and 67 ended for 2026.

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Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Nine themed weekends of Renaissance faire at the Lebanon Fairgrounds.

Aug 29 – Oct 25Lebanon
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Craft

Fall Festival & Craft Fair

A Torrington church craft fair with a luncheon, silent auction, and attic treasures.

Sat, Oct 31Torrington
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THS Harvest Festival

A Torrington High School fall craft fair with vendors, baked goods, and basket drawings.

Sat, Nov 14Torrington
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Christmas Town Festival

Bethlehem’s holiday kickoff. The Christmas Town postmark, craft vendors, and a tree lighting.

Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5Bethlehem
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Craft

TCA Christmas Market

A Torrington Christian Academy holiday market. Local crafters, hot cocoa, and a gingerbread contest.

Sat, Dec 5Torrington

Ended in 2026 (67)

These events have ended. We have not recorded 2027 dates for them.