Tis the season for craft fairs and holiday markets! Craft fairs and holiday markets can be a wonderful place to find some unique holiday gifts while also supporting local artists. There are countless craft fairs already planned for this holiday season. Here are some interesting ones that we have found (and be sure to check back as we will be adding to our list):
WHEN: October 28, 2022- January 8, 2023. Monday through Saturday, 10:00AM- 5:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM- 5:00PM
WHAT: Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center
WHERE: Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford
MORE INFO: handmade and uncommon holiday gift items from hundreds of American artists, including leather goods, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, art, toys, specialty foods and so much more. Personal shoppers are available. https://guilfordartcenter.org/about-the-shop/holidayshop/
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, 2022, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WHAT: CRAFTWESTPORT | Westport, CT
WHERE: Staples High School, 70 North Avenue, Westport
MORE INFO: 200 artists, one of a kind, unusual items including clothing and jewelry, art, sculpture and more. https://www.hollywach.com/events/craft-westport-ct-2022.
WHEN: November 5, 2022
WHAT: Brookfield CT Historical Society's Festival of Crafts
WHERE: 17 W. Whisconier Road, Brookfield
MORE INFO: Unique and high quality crafters. https://www.facebook.com/BrookfieldCTFestivalofCrafts/
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2022 AT 12:00PM – 4:00PM
WHAT: Milford Point Brewing Holiday Craft Fair
WHERE: 230 Woodmont Rd.#29B, Milford
MORE INFO: Do some gift shopping while enjoying some beer. Everyone is welcome, even your dogs! https://www.facebook.com/events/milford-point-brewing/holiday-fair-at-the-brewery/295846435531479/
WHEN: Wednesday November 8, 10:00AM- 5:00PMand Thursday November 9, 10:00AM- 3:00PM
WHAT: Greenwich Exchange Gift Fair
WHERE: Round Hill Club, 33 Round Hill Club Rd., Greenwich
MORE INFO: Unique and distinctive gifts for everyone. https://www.greenwichexchange.org/
WHEN: November 10-20:
- Thursday & Friday, November 10, 11, 17, 18 – 1:00PM– 5:00PM
- Saturday, November 12, 19 – 9:00AM– 5:00PM
- Sunday, November 13, 20 – 10:00AM– 3:00PM
WHAT: HOLIDAY ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR
WHERE: Arts Center East, Vernon
MORE INFO: http://www.artscentereast.org/
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:00AM – 3:00PM
WHAT: Silvermine Arts Center Holiday Artisans Market Fine Craft Fair
WHERE: 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan
MORE INFO: Fine crafts and holiday gift store. https://www.silvermineart.org/online-exhibition/early-bird-holiday-trunk-show/
WHEN: November 12-13, 2022
WHAT: Litchfield Art Festival: Holiday Show
WHERE: Litchfield High School,14 Plumb Hill Rd, Litchfield
MORE INFO: From the event's Facebook page: "The Voice of Art is thrilled to extend its outdoor juried fine art show, “Litchfield Art Festival,” to its Part III: Holiday Show” at the Litchfield High School Gym, Litchfield CT that will be a highlight for collectors and residents from the Tri-State region, New England and beyond. The Litchfield Hills has a history and reputation for featuring top fine artists from across the country, and also many well-known and beloved New England and CT artists widely admired by art enthusiasts." https://www.facebook.com/events/litchfield-high-school/litchfield-art-festival-holiday-show/575061763706046/
WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 2022, 10:00AM– 5:00PM
WHAT: 2nd Annual 'A Very Gifty Christmas'
WHERE: NYA Sports & Fitness Center, 4 Primrose St, Newtown (on the Fairfield Hills Campus)
MORE INFO: over 100 vendors with homemade and fun items. https://www.facebook.com/events/newtown-youth-academy/a-very-gifty-christmas/213167590702538/
WHEN: Wednesdays – Sundays, November 12 and December 23, 10:00AM– 4:00PM
WHAT: 2022 Flanders Artisan Marketplace
WHERE: 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury
MORE INFO: a large artisan market with unique, creative, handmade gifts- fiber art, quilts, shawls, soaps, scarves, cards, ornaments, framed prints, baskets, children’s items jewelry, pottery, and more! Proceeds benefit Flanders land conservation and educational programs and local artisans. flandersnaturecenter.org
WHEN: November 13, 2022, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
WHAT: North Haven Holiday Welcome Craft Festival 2022 @ Best Western Hotel
WHERE: 201 Washington Ave., North Haven
MORE INFO: https://ctcraftfairconnection.com/event/north-haven-holiday-welcome-craft-festival-2021/
WHEN: Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 10:00AM- 4:00PM
WHAT: 2022 Holiday Pop-Up Market
WHERE: Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road Fairfield
MORE INFO: 8th annual pop up event with lots of unique gifts. https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/events/2022-pop-up-market-3/
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 10:00AM – 3:00PM
WHAT: Holiday Fair
WHERE: East End Yacht Club 104 Bay St. Bridgeport
MORE INFO: Annual Auxiliary Holiday Fair, variety of artisans. http://eeyc.org/
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
WHAT: Holiday Shopping- Donuts at the Disco
WHEN: Sunday November 20, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
WHAT: St. Ann's Holiday Fair
WHERE: St. Ann Club, 16 Hendricks Ave, Norwalk
MORE INFO: https://www.stannclub.org/st-ann-holiday-fair.html
WHEN: Sunday November 20, 3:00PM - 7:00PM
WHAT: SoNo Holiday Extravaganza
WHERE: The Plaza, 50 Washington St, Norwalk
MORE INFO: https://www.visitnorwalk.org/events/sono-holiday-extravaganza/
WHEN: Sunday, November 20, 2022, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
WHAT: Southbury Autumn Craft Festival
WHERE: Wyndham Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/wyndham-southbury/southbury-autumn-craft-festival/442329937227384/
WHEN: Sunday, November 27, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
WHAT: Newtown Holiday Craft Festival
WHERE: the gymnasium of the Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. (Rte. 25), Newtown
MORE INFO: Great gift shopping for everyone. https://www.facebook.com/events/edmond-town-hall/newtown-holiday-craft-festival/428062332261746/
WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 4:00PM- 7:00PM
WHAT: Pop up Shops at CH Booth Library
WHERE: CH Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown
MORE INFO: https://www.chboothlibrary.org/pop-up-shops/
WHEN: December 3, 2022, 11:00AM-4:00PM
WHAT: Shelton Holiday Craft Festival
WHERE: Hyatt House Hotel- 830 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton
MORE INFO: Great for holiday gift shopping. https://www.facebook.com/events/hyatt-house-shelton/shelton-holiday-craft-festival/1177880922365972/
WHEN: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00PM – 8:00PM
WHAT: Two Roads Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
WHERE: 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford
MORE INFO: Winter market with unique gifts. Dogs welcome outside. https://tworoadsbrewing.com/event/winter-market-and-tree-lighting/
WHEN: Saturday, December 3, 10:00AM-4:00PM
WHAT: Winter Festival & Market
WHERE: Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Pl, Westport
MORE INFO: https://westporthistory.org/events/holly-days-festival/
WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00AM– 4:00PM
WHAT: Holiday Craft Fair
WHERE: 128 Kings Hwy, Milford
MORE INFO: Woodmont Civic and Rec's 2nd Holiday Craft Fair. https://www.facebook.com/events/4595701210512431/?paipv=0&eav=AfbHCgcmEFui2i11hsAh-xjJ9A7Y1Ban5xaVGtOUwU7Y5DYS4EC6zsjoFinj_5_uBgU&_rdr
WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 11:00AM - 2:00PM
WHAT: Holiday Pop Up Market
WHERE: Reverie Brewing Company, 57B Church Hill Rd, Newtown
MORE INFO: https://reveriebrewing.com/
