Connecticut Fairs 2025: A Year of Tradition and Celebration
Connecticut’s country and cultural fairs are a beloved tradition, blending agriculture, food, music, and community spirit. From historic agricultural showcases to Renaissance revelry and garlic-themed festivities, 2025 offers something for everyone. Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events:
June – July 2025
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
- Dates: Weekends, late June – early July
- Highlights: Flaming jugglers, music, live combat, axe throwing, artisan vendors, and costumed characters.
- Website: midsummerfantasyfest.com
North Stonington Agricultural Fair
- Dates: July 10–13
- Highlights: Family fun, livestock, exhibits, food, and entertainment.
- Website: northstoningtonfair.com
Lebanon Country Fair
- Dates: July 25–27
- Highlights: Rides, agricultural displays, competitions, and local food.
- Website: lebanoncountryfair.org
August 2025
Middlesex & New Haven County 4-H Fair
- Dates: August 1–3
- Highlights: Youth agricultural exhibits, family fun.
- Website: 4-hfair.org
Litchfield County 4-H Fair
- Dates: August 1–3
- Highlights: 4-H youth exhibitions and contests.
- Website: litchfieldcounty4hfair.org
Wolcott Country Fair
- Dates: August 8–10
- Highlights: Antique farm equipment, rides, tractor pulls, pig races; 30,000+ visitors.
- Website: wolcottfair.com
New London County 4-H Fair Expo
- Dates: August 8–10
- Highlights: Youth livestock shows, agricultural education.
- Website: nlcounty4hfair.org
Tolland County 4-H Fair
- Dates: August 8–10
- Highlights: 4-H youth events, crafts, contests.
- Website: tollandcounty4hfair.org
Ekonk Community Grange Fair
- Date: August 9
- Highlights: Agricultural exhibits, local vendors, and community celebration.
- Website: ctagfairs.org
Winchester Grange Fair
- Date: August 9
- Highlights: Crafts, produce, baked goods, and agricultural heritage.
- Website: ctagfairs.org
Bridgewater Country Fair
- Dates: August 15–17
- Highlights: Roast beef, chicken, buttery corn, tacos, fried Oreos, BBQ, and entertainment.
- Website: bridgewaterfair.com
Fairfield County 4-H Fair
- Date: August 16
- Highlights: Local 4-H youth projects and farm animals.
- Website: ct4h.uconn.edu
Chester Fair
- Dates: August 22–24
- Highlights: Racing pigs, tractor pulls, frog jumping, crafts, and food vendors.
- Website: chesterfair.org
Terryville Lions Country Fair
- Dates: August 22–24
- Highlights: ATV and dirt-bike racing, Jeep and truck pulls, rides, food, and live music.
- Website: terryvillefair.org
Milford Oyster Festival (“Oysterfest”)
- Date: August 16 (evening-only for 2025)
- Highlights: Arts, crafts, live music, amusement rides, food, and oyster shucking. Draws 50,000+.
- Website: milfordoysterfestival.com
Podunk Bluegrass Festival
- Dates: Mid-August (exact 2025 dates TBD)
- Highlights: Bluegrass concerts, band contests, workshops, kids’ music academy, camping.
- Website: podunkbluegrass.com
Woodstock Fair
- Dates: August 28 – September 1
- Highlights: Livestock shows, midway, petting zoo, vegetables & flowers, craft exhibits.
- Website: woodstockfair.com
Haddam Neck Fair
- Dates: August 29 – September 1
- Highlights: Tractor pulls, horse and oxen contests, skillet throwing, vendors, live music.
- Website: haddamneckfair.com
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
- Dates: August 30 – October 19 (weekends & holidays)
- Highlights: Fire dancing, combat demos, storytelling, circus acts, themed weekends, artisan marketplace.
- Website: ctfaire.com
Goshen Fair
- Dates: August 30 – September 1
- Highlights: Draft horse shows, woodcutting, hay-bale toss, skillet throw, pie-eating contest, fireworks.
- Website: goshenfair.org
September 2025
Hebron Harvest Fair
- Dates: September 4–7
- Highlights: Livestock shows, midway, small animal barn, arts & crafts, stage entertainment.
- Website: hebronharvestfair.org
Durham Fair
- Dates: September 25–28
- Highlights: One of New England’s largest agricultural fairs—livestock, contests, crafts, carnival midway, farm museum.
- Website: durhamfair.com
October 2025
Highland Festival & Games of Scotland
- Date: October 12
- Location: Brooklyn Fairgrounds
- Highlights: Bagpipes, Scottish dance, fiddle and harp competitions, artisan vendors.
- Website: scotlandgames.org
Bethlehem Garlic & Harvest Festival
Website: bethlehemfair.com
Dates: October (typically 2nd weekend)
Highlights: Garlic-themed foods, vendors, crafts, demonstrations, live entertainment.
