As soon as June hits, it’s my favorite time of year! Not only is it the end of the school year, the start of the summer season, and when everyone’s mood starts to shift for the better, but it is also fair and festival season! My children wait all year for the first time they can fly high on a ride, win a goldfish, or bite into something sweet! I can already smell the cotton candy and freshly popped kettle corn and envision all the bright twinkling lights. There will be a lot of fun this summer in Fairfield County. Check out this list of local Fairfield County summer fairs and festivals, and mark them on your calendars!
June 15-18
- Westport Womans Club: 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT; Thursday 6-10 p.m., Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 1-10 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. The fair proceeds go to the Westport Woman’s Club and the yearly grants and scholarships they award to local recipients.
June 20-24
- St. Rose Church Fair: St. Rose Church, Newtown, CT; Tuesday to Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m. After a couple of years off, this fair is returning in full force!
June 30-July 1
- Trumbull Day: Trumbull Day is a fun-filled family event with food, vendors, carnival rides and games, children’s entertainment, and a main stage featuring local bands and fireworks. Located at Hillcrest Middle School, Trumbull. Friday 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday 1:30-10:30 p.m.
July 12-15
- St. Catherine Siena Carnival of Fun: St. Catherine’s Church, Riverside, CT; Wednesday to Saturday, 6-11 p.m. There will be dining, live entertainment, rides, games of skill and chance, an amazing raffle, and more for all ages!
July 25-29
- St. Pio of Pietrelcina: (aka Pompeii Church), East Haven, CT; Tuesday to Saturday, 6-10:30 p.m. It will be the 66th annual year of this fun festival!
August 1-5
- Easton Fireman’s Carnival: Easton Fire Department, Easton, CT; Tuesday to Saturday, 6-11 p.m. Carnival games and rides, bingo, great food, and a free shuttle bus for those parking at Helen Keller School. Parking is also available at Silverman’s Farm.
August 23-26
- St. Jude Church Fair: St. Jude Church, Monroe, CT; Wednesday to Friday, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Fun and games galore!
August 29-September 2
- St. Leo Fair: St. Leo Church, Stamford, CT; Tuesday to Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, 2-11 p.m. Known to locals as the “end of summer” fair. This fair has it all! Raffles, bingo, games, rides, and many delicious food offerings.
September 8-10
- Norwalk’s Oyster Festival: Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Held at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Norwalk. The Norwalk Seaport Association puts it on to raise funds to support the historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse. This festival has the normal rides, games, and foods but adds one-of-a-kind vendors to find that special gift for yourself or someone you care about!
September 15-17
- Assumption Church Fair: Located at Assumption Church in Fairfield, CT; Friday, 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday, 1-10:30 p.m., Sunday, 1-6 p.m. This one is for all of us not ready to give up on summer just yet!
