Music, Arts, and Culture

Let yourself get lost in the music. These arts & culture events are a must-attend.
SHAG Festival
June 22-25, 2023 | Spring Hill Vineyards
Mystic River Jam
June 23-24, 2023 | Mystic
Twenty Seven Levas Gospel Festival & Fair
September 9, 2023 | Bushnell Park
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 13-16, 2023 | Bushnell Park
International Festival of Arts & Ideas
New Haven
Sound on Sound
September 30-October 1, 2023 | Seaside Park, Bridgeport
Black Bear Americana Music Fest
October 6-8, 2023 | Goshen Fair Grounds
Sports

It’s game time. Sporting events in Connecticut bring the heat. Here are some you won’t want to miss.
2023 NIKE New England Winterfest
Weekend 1: January 7-8, 2023
Weekend 2: January 14-16, 2023
Weekend 3: January 21-22, 2023
Connecticut Convention Center
Vertical Hoops Winter Championship
January 6-8, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
World Baseball Coaches’ Convention
January 12-14, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun
January 19-22, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
AAU Grand Prix Volleyball Weekend
February 4-5, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
South Carolina
Feb 5 - Noon | Hartford, XL Center
AAU Grand Prix Volleyball Weekend II
Weekend 1: February 4-5
Weekend 2: February 11-12, 2023
Mohegan Sun
Walter Camp Weekend
March 10-11, 2023 | New Haven
Connecticut Golf Show
March 24-26, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show
March 24-26, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center
Vertical Hoops Girls Championships Sponsored by the Connecticut Sun
June 9-11, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Vertical Hoops Boys Championships Sponsored by the Connecticut Sun
June 16-18, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Travelers Championship
June 19-25, 2023 | TPC River Highlands, Cromwell
PlayFPN Summer Nationals
Jul 24-29, 2023 | At Fastpitch Nation Park, Windsor
46th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race – 20K
September 4, 2023 | New Haven
Eversource Hartford Marathon
Starts/Ends in Downtown Hartford
Manchester Road Race
November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving
Culinary

Savor great flavors the fun way — at food and drink festivals. Here are some to look out for.
Sun Wine & Food Fest
January 26-29 | Mohegan Sun
Norwalk Oyster Festival
September 8-10, 2023 | Norwalk
Sun BBQ Fest
Mohegan Sun
Sun Brewfest
Mohegan Sun
Small State Great Beer
Trinity Health Stadium
Pop Culture & Family

Comic books, dinosaurs, cool decades – check out these pop culture and family-friendly events in Connecticut. Find creative activities for kids here.
Connecticut Kids Fair
February 4-5, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
Jurassic Quest
March 10-12, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
90s Con
March 17-19, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
ConnectiCon
July 20-23, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
TerrifiCon
Mohegan Sun | July 28-30, 2023
RetroWorld Expo
August 26-27, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
CT HorrorFest
September 23-24 | XL Center
Pride Events

Unique Events

Some events just don’t fit in a box. Here are some of Connecticut’s most unique events you’ll want on your calendar.
45th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT)
March 31-April 2, 2023 | Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
CT Barber Expo
May 20-22, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Tommy’s Tattoo Convention
October 13-15, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Miss America Competition
Mohegan Sun
Multicultural Festivals

Celebrate cultures of all kinds at these multicultural festivals in Connecticut.
Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
Hartford
Chariot Festival of India
Hartford
Milford Irish Festival
Milford
Italian-American Festival
Southington
Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festival
Hartford
Hartford Latino Fest
October 14, 2023 | Hartford
Little Poland Festival
New Britain
Stamford Greek Festival
September 23-25 | Stamford
Home, Garden, and Outdoors

Stop and smell all the flowers. Connecticut’s home and garden shows are top tier. Here are some you’ll want to look into.
Hartford Home Show
January 21-22, 2023 | XL Center
40th Northeast RV & Camping Show
January 27-29, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
Southeastern Connecticut Home & Garden Show
February 17-19, 2023 | Mohegan Sun
Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
February 23-26, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
March 3-5, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
The Sun RV & Camping Show
March 17-19, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center
Hartford CT Spring Home Show
April 1-2, 2023 | XL Center
Western New England Home Show
April 15-16, 2023 | Danbury Sports Dome
Connecticut Better Home Show
April 29-20, 2023 | Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport
Connecticut Fall Home Show
November 4-5, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
Health & Wellness

Love a healthy lifestyle? These wellness events celebrate all things health – from medical professions to fitness and more.
Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
Chelsea Piers Stamford
EMS Pro Expo
October 25-28, 2023 | Foxwoods Resort Casino
Bridal

Get a hand tying the knot at Connecticut’s best bridal events. Here are some we think you’ll love.
CT Bridal Expo
January 7-8, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center
KC101 Wedding & Bridal Expo
January 28, 2023 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford
Hartford Bridal Show
March 26, 2023 | XL Center
Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo
June 4, 2023 | XL Center