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October 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Connecticut

Listed here: 10 events, 6 upcoming and 4 ended for 2026.

Representative image, not a photo of Connecticut Renaissance FaireRecurring
CulturalFamilyArtisan

Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Nine themed weekends of Renaissance faire at the Lebanon Fairgrounds.

Aug 29 – Oct 25Lebanon
Representative image, not a photo of Southington Apple Harvest FestivalFree
Food FestivalFamilySeasonal

Southington Apple Harvest Festival

A two-weekend town-green festival. Apple fritters, a carnival, a parade, and fireworks.

Oct 2–4 & Oct 9–11Southington
Representative image, not a photo of Riverton Fair
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Riverton Fair

An October country fair in Riverton. Oxen draws, woodsmen events, and home cooking.

Fri–Sun, Oct 9–11Riverton
Representative image, not a photo of Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival
Food FestivalAgriculturalFamily

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival

A garlic-lover’s harvest festival. Garlic food, seed garlic, and cooking demos.

Sat–Sun, Oct 10–11Bethlehem
Representative image, not a photo of Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival
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Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

A three-day fall festival with live bands, local food, and family fun.

Fri–Sun, Oct 16–18Glastonbury
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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

Ended in 2026 (4)

These events have ended. We do not have 2027 dates for them yet.