Discover 119 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Connecticut. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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The other 68 upcoming Connecticut fairs, after the 50 above. Open a month, then any fair for dates, booth fees, and how to apply.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 600 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, with 119 coming up and 9 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1350, averaging roughly $187 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Connecticut right now are Danbury (8), Middletown (6), West Hartford (5), South Windsor (4), New Haven (4), North Haven (3). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Connecticut is busiest in November, December, June based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 20, 2026 for Christmas Craft Fair and Boutique.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Connecticut? Read the Connecticut permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 119 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, out of 600 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Connecticut typically start around $10 and average about $187, with larger juried shows charging up to $1350. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Danbury (8 upcoming), Middletown (6 upcoming), West Hartford (5 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Connecticut.
9 Connecticut fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 20, 2026 for Christmas Craft Fair and Boutique in Woodbury. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.