It’s hard to believe it, but fall is almost upon us! Kids are back to school (parents rejoice), the sweaters come out of storage, it becomes acceptable to flavor everything with pumpkin spice, and the smell of turning leaves is all around us. Another aspect of my love for fall is the fun festivals in our surrounding Connecticut towns.
Check out this list for some of the most popular fall festivals going on during the months of September and October.
Hebron Harvest Fair – September 5-8
- Lions Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead Street, Hebron
- Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- $2 for adults and children under 12 are free – Parking – $2, Rides – $2,
- Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- $15 for adults and seniors 65+ from noon to 4 p.m., and children under 12 are free
- Ride Bracelets – $30 – Parking – $5.00
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.,
- $15 for adults and children under 12 are free
- Ride Bracelets – $35 – Parking – $5.00
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- $15 for adults and children under 12 are free
- Ride Bracelets – $35 – Parking – $5.00
Norwalk Oyster Festival – September 6-8
- Veteran’s Memorial Park at Fort Point Street and Seaview Avenue, Norwalk
- Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for 5-12 year olds, children under five are free
St Peter’s Annual Apple Festival – September 7 & 8
- Monroe Green (Route 111)
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Free admission and free parking
Berlin Fair – September 12-15
- Berlin Fairgrounds, 430 Beckley Road, Berlin
- Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, active military, and children 11 and under are free
Newtown Arts Festival – September 20-22
- Fairfield Hills; Corner of Trades Lane & DG Beers Blvd., Newtown
- Friday: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. is Music Under The Stars
- Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12, children five and under are free
Guilford Fair – September 20-22
- Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford
- Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, veterans, and active military, and children under 11 are free
Seymour Pumpkin Festival – September 22
- French Memorial Park 62 Spruce Street, Seymour, CT
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Durham Fair – September 26-29
- Durham Fairgrounds, 70 Maple Avene, Durham
- Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; $10 for adults, active military, wheelchair attendees, and children under 11 are free
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; $18 for adults, $11 for seniors, active military, wheelchair attendees, and children under 11 are free
- See the website for additional multi-day ticket options
Southington Apple Harvest Festival – October 4-6 & October 11-13
- Southington Town Green, 75 Main Street, Southington
- See the website for all hours and free admission
Portland Agricultural Fair – October 4-6
- 1348 Main Street, Portland
- Friday 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, active military, and children under ten are free
Did we miss any of your favorite fall festivals? Let us know!
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
