If There's One Fall Festival You Attend In Connecticut, Make It The Oyster Festival
By Lisa Sammons|Published August 25, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
The transition from summer to fall can be a little rough. Many summer festivals are scheduled for the dog days of June or July, but fall festivals often don’t happen until October, so there’s sometimes not a lot going on in late August and September. One great early fall festival in Connecticut that you won’t want to miss is the Oyster Festival at Norwalk’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. This annual event falls the weekend after Labor Day, with the 2022 edition scheduled for Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11.
The park spans 35 acres, and this annual event has grown quite sizable. The 2022 event will be the 44th year. Admission is $14 for adults and $6 for children (ages 5-12). Kids under five receive free admission.
There's plenty of food to enjoy here. The International Food Court has an array of choices from all over the globe, with, of course, a special focus on fresh oysters and other New England fare.
You'll find local artisans selling their wares, with all kinds of crafts and handmade items available. More than 100 vendors will be on site at the New England Village.
As a New Englander, it's practically a requirement that you love seafood, but even if you aren't a fan of oysters, the Oyster Festival in Connecticut is still a fantastic family-friendly event that everyone should experience.