Discover 122 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 945 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, with 122 coming up and 1 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $1050, averaging roughly $169 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Connecticut right now are South Windsor (8), Southbury (6), Middletown (5), New Haven (5), Manchester (4), Milford (4). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Connecticut is busiest in October, November, September based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Oct 30, 2026 for THS Harvest Festival.
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 122 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Connecticut, out of 945 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 $169, with larger juried shows charging up to $1050. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
South Windsor (8 upcoming), Southbury (6 upcoming), Middletown (5 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Connecticut.
1 Connecticut fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Oct 30, 2026 for THS Harvest Festival in Torrington. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.