Vendor Events in Stonington, CT

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The 74th Annual COMO Village Fair is a time-honored summer festival in Stonington, Connecticut, organized by the Stonington Community Center. This established regional tradition draws thousands of visitors annually for a full day of vendor booths and activities. The fair features over 55 local artisans displaying handmade goods including pottery, jewelry, paintings, and fine crafts in the Artisan Row section. Additional attractions include a used book sale, floral arrangements, sweet bread sales, food trucks, children's games, and live music. Free admission welcomes families, friends, locals, and tourists. Located at Wadwanuck Square in the historic Stonington Borough, the fair serves as a major fundraiser supporting the COMO's youth programs and community services. The event typically draws a diverse crowd of shoppers and community members seeking quality handmade goods and a quintessential New England festival experience.

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Held over Memorial Day weekend in late May, this celebration brings together the Stonington community and visitors to embrace the start of strawberry season. The New London County Strawberry Festival showcases what makes spring special, with fresh local produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment creating a festive atmosphere across the event. This is one-time festival draws families, food enthusiasts, and shoppers looking to support regional vendors and pick up seasonal offerings. Strawberry festivals like this one tend to attract a diverse mix of vendors. You'll typically find farmers and producers selling fresh strawberries and strawberry-based products like jams, baked goods, and preserves. Beyond produce, these events usually feature craft vendors selling handmade items, local artisans offering everything from jewelry to home decor, and food vendors capitalizing on the season with strawberry shortcake, fresh lemonade, and other springtime treats. The mix creates an appealing destination for different shopper types and a good opportunity for vendors across categories to reach a gathered crowd. The late May timing means the weather in Stonington should be pleasant and warm, drawing good foot traffic as people gear up for summer entertaining and outdoor activities. These festivals tend to have a relaxed, community-focused vibe rather than the high-volume intensity of some larger summer events. Attendees come looking for quality products, unique finds, and the experience of browsing in a curated environment. If you sell strawberry-related items, seasonal foods, spring crafts, or general goods that appeal to a family-oriented crowd, this festival in the heart of New London County offers a solid opportunity to connect with local shoppers during an ideal time of year.