Spring is on the horizon! All the signs are there. One sign is that it’s still light out at 5:00 pm! Spring coming means it’s time to get ready for the spring art festivals in Connecticut. Art festivals allow you to show support for local artists and to enjoy plenty of great food options. No matter what your reason is for going, these festivals are a great way to spend a day in Connecticut. Keep reading for a list of all the festivals happening in your county.

Fairfield County

2025 Bethel Blooms Craft Fair
May 24th – 10am-4pm
Enjoy many different categories of crafts available for purchase at this fair.
Artisan’s Alliance – Shows

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2025 Greenwich Spring Art Festival
May 17th & 18th – 10am-5pm
Visit this festival to experience fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and more. There will also be demonstrations and food.
Festivals – The Bruce Museum

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2025 Westport Fine Arts Festival
May 24th & 25th – 10:00am-5:00pm
This festival will be held on Memorial Day Weekend. Experience 150 mini galleries spaced neatly along the length of Main Street and Elm Street. All fine arts and crafts will be represented by the artists and creatives.
Westport Fine Arts Festival — GORDON FINE ARTS

New Haven County

2025 International Festival of Arts & Ideas
June 14th-28th – Hours pending
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas brings together leading performing artists from around the world and includes many events all in one place.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas – New Haven, Connecticut

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2025 Oxford Spring Arts and Crafts Fair Oxford, CT
May 3rd – Hours pending
The fair will feature artisan vendors, vintage cars and an animal education segment.
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission | Oxford, CT. USA | Culture & the Arts

Middlesex County

2025 Wadsworth Mansion Spring Festival
April 27th – 12:00-3:00pm
Seeing the historic Wadsworth Mansion and its stunning architecture is just one reason to visit this festival. There will be guided tours of the Mansion. Learn the history of the estate. Food trucks will be located outside the Mansion.
Spring Festival – Wadsworth Mansion

New London County

2025 New England Spring Craft Festival
May 10th & 11th – Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Shop items from 250 talented artisans. Also enjoy express facials, chair massages, and manicures at the “Relax & Recharge Zone”.
New England Spring Craft Festival

Hartford County

2025 Southington Arts and Crafts Show
March 16th – 9:00am-5:00pm
Shop local arts and crafts at this festival.
Arts and Crafts Show Schedule

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2025 West Hartford Arts and Crafts Show
June 7th & 8th – 10am-6pm
The show will feature artisans showcasing their work to the community. Close to 40,000 visitors attend the event each year.
Arts & Crafts Show – Town of West Hartford

Visiting spring art festivals in Connecticut means supporting local artisans. If you don’t live in Connecticut, that’s fine. Check out the Fairs and Festivals website for spring art festivals across the U.S.