It’s summer, and you know what that means: it’s Carnival/Fair/Festival Season! Whether you want to eat cotton candy on the boardwalk, sample oysters at a festival, head back to the medieval ages, or just take part in a good old fashioned Carnival, there is something for everyone.
Check out our round up of our favorite Summer Fairs, Festivals, and Carnivals.
May 18-June 30: Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire:
Step back in time for a Faire that’s fun for the whole family!
June 1: 2024 Torrington Strawberry Festival
Fun for the whole family comes to Cove Memorial Park!
June 1-2: New London County Strawberry Festival*
Eastern Connecticuts Premier Strawberry Festival makes its way to the beautiful North Stonington Fairgrounds, to kick off Summer 2024!!!! An awesome free admission Event for the entire family!!!
June 1: Strawberry Festival, UCC South Church East Hartford*
It’s that time of year! Come browse the vendor displays and purchase a hand-crafted item or two for yourself or for gifting. Pick up a treat at the baked goods table, or find the perfect hanging plant at the plant sale.
June 8: South Windsor Strawberry Festival*
South Windsor’s Strawberry Festival started 41 years ago at the Berry Patch farm. It has become the single most attended event in town, and for good reason. Admission is free, parking is free and many of the activities for the kids are free.
June 8: Orange Strawberry Festival*
Please join us for a fruity treat with your family, friends, and community. Stop by the fairgrounds in Orange to grab a hotdog or hamburger along with your strawberry shortcake (or piece of pie) and enjoy live music and fun activities for kids. Then browse the booths of our local vendors. And enjoy our Red Car show!
June 8-9: Strawberry Fest at Priam Vineyards*
15+ food trucks and 80+ vendors will be joining us with an amazing variety of strawberry infused foods and strawberry themed products.
June 8-9: Mystic Strawberry Festival*
Join us on June 8th and 9th for our very first Strawberry Festival here at Olde Mistick Village!! This festival will celebrate all things STRAWBERRIES! From fresh strawberries, to jams, pies and more! We will celebrate all things late spring and early summer here in New England!!
June 15-16: Strawberry Festival at Brown’s Harvest*
Plus, admission is absolutely FREE, so bring your friends and family along for a fun day out. Dive into activities including our barrel train, gem mine, and jump pad – perfect for kids and the young at heart! 
June 15- 16: Monroe Strawberry Festival*
Over 100 Juried Crafters & Artisans, plus Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes, Pies, Jams & Dipped Berries, Food Tent, Kid’s Games, Face-Painting, Country Store, Smoothies and so much more!
June 15: Lyman Orchards 2024 Strawberry Festival*
10am – 3:30pm: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($6 per person, $4 ages 4-12; free ages 3 & under)
10am – 4pm: Face Painting by Lara
10am – 4pm: Henna by Jamilah Henna Creations
11am – 1:30pm: Live Music from the KC Sisters*
Pick Your Own Strawberries, South Street
Jones Apiaries Honey Farm with the 2024 American Honey Queen*
Food Trucks
Kids & Adult Pie Eating Contest (first come, first serve!)*
*Free Activities!
June 15-16: Connecticut Bacon Fest*
It’s the 2024 Connecticut Bacon Festival taking place at the beautiful Maple Farm Park in Bozrah Connecticut!!! This Free Admission & Free Parking event takes place Saturday June 15th from 10am-7pm & Sunday June 16th from 10am-6pm!!!! This family fun event has everything bacon imaginable from food to crafts!
June 27-29: Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival
The Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is one of Beacon Falls’ most anticipated annual events. An estimated 8,000 townspeople and visitors from afar join us for a weekend of great fun, food, music and more.
June 28-29: Trumbull Day
Trumbull Day is a fun-filled family event with food, vendors, carnival rides and games, children’s entertainment, a main stage featuring local bands and fireworks.
June 29: Raspberry Festival at Lyman Orchards*
The Lyman Orchards Raspberry Festival celebrates raspberry season with some fun for the whole family at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Saturday, June 29th, 10am-4pm!
July 6th: Norwalk NICE Festival:
Connecticut’s Leading Multicultural Event celebrating Global Heritage & Diversity with Music, Food, Art and Cultural Performances
July 13-14 Sailfest New London
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food!
July 24-27: 2024 Vernon’s Annual Summer Days Carnival
Vernon’s Annual Summer Carnival features rides, games, food, and more- all proceeds go towards helping community kids!
July 26-27, 2024: Old Lyme Midsummer Festival
Our celebration of art, music, food and family fun is back!
Friday Night Concert: July 26, 2024
Saturday Festival: July 27, 2024
July 25-28: Lebanon County Fair
You’ll be sure to find all of the things you have come to love about the Lebanon Country Fair – friends, food and fun! Fireworks, rides, animals, games, and all kinds of family fun!
August 2-4 Potato and Corn Fest, North Branford
Usually corn and potatoes are considered common, some might even say lowly, but on the first weekend of August the residents of North Branford elevate the two starchy staples to extraordinary heights. The Potato and Corn Festival now brings tens of thousands of visitors to the typically sleepy farm town.
August 17: Milford Oyster Festival:
The Milford Oyster Festival will have 30,000 oysters! All oysters harvested in Milford waters by Briarpatch Enterprises, Inc. Try the sweet taste of Milford oysters and enjoy them with a craft beer or premium wine. Plus, entertainment, children’s programs and more.
National Geographic voted The Milford Oyster Festival the BEST Food Festival in Connecticut.
August 22-25: Brooklyn Fair:
A traditional agricultural fair – and the perfect end of summer activity!
August 23-24: Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival*
Watch as several balloons color the sky- there’s usually an AM launch and an evening launch as well as vendors, food, and tons of fun!
August 23-25: Chester Fair:
Join us for a traditional town fair- rides, game, food, animals- and more.
As always, a lot of time and effort goes into putting these together. However, things change and sleep deprivation happens, so it’s always better to be “safe than sorry” and confirm with the event organizer before you go.
