Festivals near Essex, CT.

Manchester Off-Main Experience: September

• Aug. 21 - Aug 21, 2025
• Purnell Place - Manchester, CT USA

Join us for the Off-Main Experience: Manchester, a vibrant arts and culture event series transforming Purnell Place into an exciting hub of creativity ....

Dasha Live at Mohegan Sun on August 17th

• Aug. 17 - Aug 17, 2025
• Mohegan Sun - Montville, CT USA

• $25 - $50

Award-winning country artist, Dasha, is coming to the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun to perform in the Sun Patio Concert Series on August 17th at 7:00pm. D ....

Morning Mimosas Aboard Adventure

• Aug. 17 - Aug 17, 2025
• 1 Railroad Ave - Essex, CT USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $50 - $100

Join us aboard Adventure for a relaxing morning Mimosa Cruise on the beautiful Connecticut River. Enjoy bottomless Mimosas as you take in the scenic v ....

Mohegan Sun's Backyard Beats Music Festival coming to the Sun Patio this August!

• Aug. 16 - Aug 16, 2025
• 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd - Montville, CT USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Backyard Beats at Mohegan Sun is bringing you a tidal wave of local talent. From high-energy Indie Rock to soulful Blues and everything in between, we ....

Lullaby Connecticut Baby Expo

• Aug. 16 - Aug 16, 2025
• Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG - Norwich, CT USA

• Community (Family & Kids)

Join us for Lullaby Connecticut Baby Expo on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd, Norwich, CT. It's everything B ....

Summer Finale Music: The Coconuts

• Aug. 14 - Aug 14, 2025
• Bristol Public Library - Bristol, CT USA

• Music

• FREE!!

“The Boomer Humor Comedy Band!” Coconuts entertains with hilarious parodies, boisterous singalongs, “The Big King” Comedy Elvis Tribute, and rousing r ....

Shoreline Jewish Festival

• Aug. 10 - Aug 10, 2025
• Guilford Town Green - Guilford, CT USA

• Community (Community / Social)
• Community (Family & Kids)
• Food / Wine / Beer
• Music
• Outdoor / Recreation

• FREE!!

19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival -- A celebration of Jewish life! Sunday, August 10, 12:00-5:00 PM on the Guilford Green. Jewish music from aroun ....

Hanson Live at Mohegan Sun on August 9th

• Aug. 9 - Aug 9, 2025
• Mohegan Sun - Montville, CT USA

• $50 - $100

The pop-rock band, Hanson, will head to the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun to perform in the Sun Patio Concert Series on August 9th at 7:00pm. The music a ....

Taste of Southington

• Aug. 6 - Aug 6, 2025
• Barnes Museum - Southington, CT USA

• Community (Community / Social)
• Community (Family & Kids)
• Food / Wine / Beer
• Music

• FREE!!

Join us for this annual summer tradition on the museum's beautiful grounds. Featuring local restaurants, food trucks, and the toe-tapping tunes of the ....

A-Z World Food: Bulgarian Chilled Watermelon Soup

• Aug. 4 - Aug 4, 2025
• Bristol Public Library - Bristol, CT USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• FREE!!

On a hot day, Bulgarian watermelon soup is cool and energizing. Come learn how to make this creamy soup that sometimes doubles as a cold drink and lea ....

The Roots Live at Mohegan Sun on August 2nd

• Aug. 2 - Aug 2, 2025
• Mohegan Sun - Montville, CT USA

• $50 - $100

Known as the Official house band from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Roots will head to the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun to perform in the Su ....

Bingo Unleashed

• Aug. 2 - Aug 2, 2025
• Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, USA

• Nightlife

• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250

Bingo gets a bold glow-up at this nightclub-style party. Bingo Unleashed reinvents nightlife with a high-energy, pulse-pounding twist. From live DJs l ....

Candy Clicker

• Jul. 30 - Aug 7, 2025
• Settlers Lane - Southampton, NY USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

Welcome all of you to join our annual festival - Candy Clicker Festival 2025! As usual, this will be a great opportunity to share wonderful moments. T ....

Rod Stewart Announces, "One Last Time" Tour

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2025
• Mohegan Sun Arena - Montville, CT USA

• Arts (Performing Arts)
• Music

• $50 - $100

Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled career, his hits-packed setlist includes songs like, "You Wear It Well," "Maggie Ma ....

Lupe Fiasco Live at Mohegan Sun on July 19th

• Jul. 19 - Jul 19, 2025
• Mohegan Sun - Montville, CT USA

• $25 - $50

Grammy award-winning rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate, Lupe Fiasco, will head to the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun to perform ....

Blueberry Festival at Lyman Orchards

• Jul. 19 - Jul 19, 2025
• Lyman Orchards Farm Store at the Apple Barrel - Middlefield, CT USA

Activities: 8 AM - 4:30 PM: Pick Your Own Blueberries, South Street 9 AM - 4 PM: Apple Barrel Deli open 10 AM - 11 AM: Free Community Yoga Class with ....

Manchester Off-Main Experience: July

• Jul. 17 - Jul 17, 2025
• Purnell Place - Manchester, CT USA

Join us for the Off-Main Experience: Manchester, a vibrant arts and culture event series transforming Purnell Place into an exciting hub of creativity ....

*Summerfest Week* Luau Lunch & Ukulele Concert

• Jul. 16 - Jul 16, 2025
• Litchfield Community Center - Litchfield, CT USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• FREE!!

Celebrate summer with us during Summerfest, a week of free and fun-filled activities for the whole family at the Litchfield Community Center. Take a ....

Allman Brothers Tribute @ Talcott Mountain Collective

• Jul. 13 - Jul 13, 2025
• Talcott Mountain Collective - Simsbury, CT USA

• Music

This powerhouse tribute to the Allman Brothers Band has been earning rave reviews from fans and venues alike, with long time ABB fans touting Faster T ....

2025 Norwich Food Truck Festival

• Jul. 13 - Jul 13, 2025
• Senator Thomas J Dodd Memorial Stadium - Norwich, CT USA

It’s The 2025 Norwich Food Truck Festival! You asked for more and different food options and we are bringing them to you this Spring!!! Free admission ....

The Village People Live at Mohegan Sun on July 12th

• Jul. 12 - Jul 12, 2025
• Mohegan Sun - Montville, CT USA

• $25 - $50

Village People will be coming to Mohegan Sun to perform some of their greatest hits on the Sun Patio. The successful disco group famously know for the ....

Celebrate New London

• Jul. 12 - Jul 12, 2025
• New London Waterfront Park - New London, CT USA

• Music

Bring the whole family for great music, food, and fun at Celebrate New London on Saturday, July 12th! The festival features two stages, local artisans ....

Celebrate New London

• Jul. 12 - Jul 12, 2025
• 1 Waterfront Pk - New London, CT USA

Bring the whole family for great music, food, and fun at Celebrate New London on Saturday, July 12th! The festival features two stages, local artisan ....

2025 Norwich Food Truck Festival

• Jul. 12 - Jul 12, 2025
• Senator Thomas J Dodd Memorial Stadium - Norwich, CT USA

It’s The 2025 Norwich Food Truck Festival! You asked for more and different food options and we are bringing them to you this Spring!!! Free admission ....

Beach Ball 2025

• Jul. 5 - Jul 5, 2025
• Ocean House - Westerly, RI USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250
• $250+

Varies Based on Location Verandah (6:30-8:30pm, Kitchen closes at 9:00pm) – $50 per person/chair, non-refundable deposit required at the time of book ....