Festivals near Essex, CT.

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
• 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 ....

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 ....

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 ....

Bridgehampton Art Affair on 4th of July Weekend

• Jul. 4 - Jul 6, 2025
• The Bridgehampton Museum - Bridgehampton, NY USA

• Community (Local / Fair)

Join us for a 3-day art-filled experience at the Bridgehampton Art Affair on 4th of July Weekend! Taking place on the stunning lawns of the prestigiou ....

The 2025 Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

• Jun. 28 - Jul 13, 2025
• Warsaw Park - Ansonia, CT USA

• $10 - $25

?? The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire returns for its 14th season! ?? ??? June 28th & 29th, July 4th, 5th, & 6th, and July 12th & 13th 2025 Ticke ....

3rd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park

• Jun. 27 - Jun 29, 2025
• Herrick Park - East Hampton, NY USA

• Community (Local / Fair)

We are thrilled to return to East Hampton for this amazing art affair. The show will be held again in beautiful Herrick Park, in the center of East Ha ....

Strawberry Festival

• Jun. 21 - Jun 22, 2025
• Olde Mistick Village - Stonington, CT USA

Join us on June 21st and 22nd for our Second Annual Strawberry Festival here at Olde Mistick Village!! This festival will celebrate all things STRAWBE ....

Wonder and Whimsy: A Faerie Art Experience

• Jun. 21 - Jul 5, 2025
• The Princeton Center - Watertown, CT USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)

Step into a world of wonder and whimsy at Firefly Gallery, where art and enchantment intertwine. Wander through a breathtaking indoor exhibition featu ....

Summer Solstice Trail Run: 3 mile, 5 mile or 8 mile

• Jun. 21 - Jun 21, 2025
• Gay City State Park - Hebron, CT USA

• Sports / Fitness

• $10 - $25

The 3 mile loop follows the White Trail, which zig-zags through Gay City State Park. The trail starts as a wide access road with few bumps along the w ....

Against the Tide: Run, Swim, or Walk to Prevent Breast Cancer at Norwich

• Jun. 21 - Jun 21, 2025
• Online - Event, CT USA

• Community (Fundraiser)

• $25 - $50

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) invites you to join us on the beach for Against the Tide to swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer p ....

Manchester Off-Main Experience 2025: June

• Jun. 19 - Jun 19, 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 ....