Discover 24 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Connecticut. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 205 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, with 24 coming up and 3 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $745, averaging roughly $148 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Connecticut right now are Hartford (4), Southington (3), West Hartford (2), Wethersfield (2), Ansonia (2), Manchester (1). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Connecticut is busiest in June, July, August based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Jul 10, 2026 for Craft Fair Charity Event | Blue Back Square.
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 24 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, out of 205 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 $148, with larger juried shows charging up to $745. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Hartford (4 upcoming), Southington (3 upcoming), West Hartford (2 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Connecticut.
3 Connecticut fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Jul 10, 2026 for Craft Fair Charity Event | Blue Back Square in West Hartford. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.