10 Best Craft Fairs in Connecticut!

Art collectors and craft enthusiasts from throughout New England gather at Connecticut’s craft fairs each year to view exceptional works of art by local artisans and enjoy live music, unique performances, and refreshments. Connecticut offers a diverse array of long standing craft fairs, some held annually for over fifty years! The best craft fairs in Connecticut provide a wide assortment of vendors selling unique, original handcrafted products.

Norwalk Art Festival, Norwalk, CT

The Norwalk Art Festival is the area’s annual premier cultural event located in Mathews Park. This popular event features over 75 juried artists, both local and national, exhibiting a wide assortment of media for sale. Attendees can also enjoy an international food court, hands-on art workshops, performing artists, a community mural project, mansion museum tours, a print show, and other engaging activities.

Crafts By The Lake Craft Fair, Meriden, CT

Known as New England’s most beautiful craft fair, Crafts By The Lake is a juried annual event that takes place at the annual Meriden Daffodil Festival each April. It’s surrounded by hundreds of thousands of blooming daffodils and draws in thousands of visitors. Attendees can browse high-quality, unique crafts while taking in the beautiful spring scenery.

Celebrate! West Hartford Arts & Crafts Show, West Hartford, CT

Held on the Town Hall Common, this award-winning arts and crafts show attracts master artists from the region and thousands of visitors each year. There’s a wide variety of long-term, well-known exhibitors along with newly discovered artists in attendance every year. Only original and quality works are displayed at this juried show.

Outdoor Arts Festival, Greenwich, CT

Hosted every October for over 40 years at the Bruce Museum, the Outdoor Arts Festival features original contemporary fine art, demonstrations, and food. Explore the original works created by some of the top craftspeople and artisans throughout the country. Donations are suggested and the attendee’s choice.

Niantic Lions Art & Craft Show, Niantic, CT

Showcasing New England’s top best artisans and crafters, the Niantic Lions Art & Craft Show takes place each July on the East Lyme Town Hall grounds. This two-day outdoor event features a variety of pottery, jewelry, woodworks, photography, and other juried fine arts with no admission fee for attendees. A variety of food truck vendors are also available at this long standing show.

“On the Green” Fine Art & Craft Show, Glastonbury, CT

Featuring original fine arts and handcrafted goods, the “One the Green” craft show is held each September on Hubbard Green. For over 60 years this local tradition has been supporting the purchase of handmade crafts and art while fostering art appreciation in the community. Part of the exhibition includes work made by local high school students.

Westport Fine Arts Festival, Westport, CT

Located in downtown Westport along the beautiful Saugatuck River, the Westport Fine Arts Festival is held each Memorial Day Weekend. This long standing local summertime tradition has been taking place for fifty years and features a large variety of original works attracting art collectors from all around. Attendees can also enjoy unique live performances, music, and delicious refreshments.

Crafts Fair Southington, Plantsville, CT

Known as the original Southington craft fair, this event is always held the first Sunday after Thanksgiving and features over 200 vendors selling all types of handcrafted items. There are holiday ornaments, leatherworks, jewelry, woodworks, embroidered products, kids items, jams, outdoor gear, and much more. It’s the ideal holiday shopping destination for Plantsville.

Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Mystic, CT

The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is a two-day annual event attracting thousands of visitors from around the region. This free, juried festival features over 200 artists and is the oldest of its kind in the area. Visitors can explore over two miles of crafts and artworks of diverse mediums. There’s also a Children's Art Park and activities for the whole family.

Valentine’s Day Craft Fair, Bristol, CT

Hosted at the Bristol Senior Center, the Valentine’s Day Craft Fair offers a variety of unique gifts made by 25 local artisans. Craft items include jewelry, candles, clothing, sweets, blankets, wooden crafts, artwork, and more. The purpose of this craft fair is to support the local small business community.

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