CRAFTS
Four Town Fair: Somers
Four Town Fair 56 Egypt Road, SomersSept 12 - Sept 15, 2024 The Four Town Fair is considered the oldest continuous Agricultural Fair in Connecticut. It happened in the winter of 1838-1839. People commented: Let’s have a contest! People gathered to have their contest; and 420 cows and oxen showed up. Nobody had ever seen so many cows and oxen in […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Stonington Village Farmers' Market The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, StoningtonAbout the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, CoventryThe Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, […]
Old-Fashioned Flea Market at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Mathews Park 295 West Ave, NorwalkThe Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will hold its 17th annual Old-fashioned Flea Market in Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT and feature an extensive selection of vendors selling antiques, repurposed furniture, upcycled collectibles, jewelry, crafts, household items, clothing, toys, specialty farm-to-table foods and more. Food trucks will offer a wide selection of refreshments to shoppers hunting for treasures. […]
UNITY interactive public art project at the Whitfield Museum
Whitfield House 248 Old Whitfield St, GuilfordFree Event! UNITY interactive public art project – Multicultural Performances – Community Expo – Kindness Rocks – Food & Supplies Drive – Tours In celebration of Welcoming Week, you’re invited to this free event to help build a nation of neighbors! Welcoming Week is an annual international campaign and celebration showcasing the work of communities striving to […]
Online Topological Crochet Class at National Museum of Mathematics
Two four-part mini-series Sundays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET October 6, 13, 20, and 27 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, […]
Folding Fridays, MoMath’s Online Origami Series
Fridays, September 20 to October 25 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET (six sessions) This course is appropriate for adults and children ages seven and up; some familiarity with folding origami is recommended in order to keep up with the pace of the class. Materials required: Several sheets of square paper (between 5.5” and 8.5” in […]
The 104th Durham Fair
Durham Fairgrounds Canfield Lane, DurhamThe 104th Durham Fair, Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair, is set to take place from September 26th to 29th, 2024. Once again recognized as the Best Country Fair by Connecticut Magazine, this year’s Fair promises a fantastic array of attractions and entertainment for all ages. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible diversity of life at our […]
25th Annual Willimantic Downtown Country Fair
Jillson Square 533 Main St, WillimanticCome on down to Jillson Square to enjoy the 25th annual country fair! Featuring food, live music, games, and local craft vendors. The event will take place rain or shine. Admission is free for all ages. Presented in partnership by the Town of Windham and the Willimantic Food Co-Op. Jillson Square, 533 Main St, Willimantic, […]
20th Anniversary Bethany Family Harvest Festival
Old Bethany Airport BethanyFree admission and parking! Come to Bethany for the day and help us celebrate this country festival to the Greater New Haven Community. Musical entertainment, food trucks, vendors and crafters, community group, pony rides, farm animals, skillet toss contest and much more! For more information
42nd Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Craft Festival
Roseland Cottage 556 Route 169, WoodstockSaturday October 19 & Sunday October 20, 2024 Visit the 42nd Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. One of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England, this festival features over 150 New England artisans and their work: jewelry, painting, printmaking, woodwork, pottery, clothing, metalwork, and much more! Enjoy live […]
Artisans Market Fine Art & Craft Fair at Silvermine in New Canaan
Silvermine Arts Center 1037 Silvermine Road, New CanaanNovember 9 - November 10, 2024 Ceramics, clothing, fiber, jewelry, sculptures, art for your walls and more will be offered in this fine art and craft sale. Meet and speak with all of the artists and enjoy our expanded holiday gallery gift shop. Every purchase you make not only supports an artist but supports Silvermine. […]