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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
International Festival of Arts and Ideas
New Haven
mid June
unique gathering of world class artists in music,theater and dance
200 events
historic tours
street theater
888/278-4332
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
Norfolk
Late June to mid August
internationally acclaimed artists perform at Stoeckel Estate in picturesque Litchfield Hills
860/542-3000
Sailfest
New London
mid July
tall ships
lighthouse and harbor tours
fireworks
live bands
crafts
860/443-3786
National Puppetry Festival
Mansfield
mid August (biannual)
best puppeteers from across the country give lively and entertaining performances
860/486-1001
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Mystic
mid August
one of the countries finest and oldest art shows with over 300 artists
860/572-9578
Norwalk Oyster Festival
Norwalk
early September
waterfront events include national entertainment
vintage vessels
international food court
fireworks
oyster contests
225 crafters
203/838-9444
Durham Fair
Durham
late September
states largest agricultural fair
live entertainment
circus
midway
crafts
860/349-9495