Guild of Artists ‘Festive Home’
Friday, Nov. 16 through Dec. 23, 11 to 5, Wednesday, through Sunday, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield: Annual showcase of local designers and member artwork in holiday vignettes, along with merchandise; www.rgoa.org.
Craft Westport
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, 10 to 6, 10 to 5, Staples High School, 70 North Avenue, Westport: 175 American craft artists including new exhibitors with contemporary works, sponsored by Westport Young Woman’s League; free parking; weekend pass $9, seniors $8, children 16 and under free; 845-331-7900, www.craftwestport.com.
Trumbull Arts and Crafts Fair
Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 to 4, The Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull: 100 crafter exhibits; 978-939-2317 or patriciak704@gmail.com, www.newenglandcraftshows.com.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Showcase
Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 to 4, Ethan Allen Hotel Conference Center, 21 Lake Avenue, Danbury; artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Bethel Holiday Craft Festival
Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 to 4, Stony Hill Inn, 50 Stony Hill Road, Bethel; artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Holiday Shopper’s Craft Showcase
Sunday, Nov. 25, 11 to 5, Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford; 203-261-2414 or artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Home for the Holidays
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, noon to 5 p.m., noon to 4 p.m., Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, Suffield: Holiday decorating by Suffield Garden Club in an elegant 18th Century house museum; $6 admission, 860-247-8996, info@ctlandmarks.org, www.ctlandmarks.org.
Holiday Craft Festival
Sunday, Dec. 9, 11 to 5, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-261-2414, or artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Holiday Craft Festival
Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 to 4, Hyatt House Hotel, 830 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton; 203-261-2414, or artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Holiday Carousel of Crafts Showcase
Sunday, Dec. 16, Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull; 203-261-2414, or artisans04@aol.com, www.ctcraftshows.com.
Western New England Home Show
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10, 2013, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury: Offering diverse array of home products and services, with a metro flair, featuring local, state and national vendors; 860-918-0891, www.showevent.com.
Fairfield County Home & Better Living Show
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10, 2013, Greenwich High School Student Center, 10 Hillside Road, Greenwich: Featuring region’s finest companies exhibiting products and services in the home building, remodeling, interior decorating, energy savings and landscaping industries; 1-800-294-7469, jbaman42@comcast.com, www.redstonepromotions.com.
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show
Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 21-24, 2013, 10 to 8, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford: More than 300 booths with fresh flowers, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment; adults $14, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free; North East Expo Inc., 860-844-8461, or kristie@northeastexpo.com, ctflowershow.com.
Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Show
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, 2013, 11-6, 11-4, Bristol Eastern High School, Rt. 6, Bristol: Home and business displays as well as family entertainment; 860-918-0891, www.showevent.com.
New Haven County Home & Better Living Show
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, 2013, Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford: Featuring region’s finest companies exhibiting products and services in the home building, remodeling, interior decorating, energy savings and landscaping industries; 1-800-294-7469, jbaman42@comcast.com, www.redstonepromotions.com.
Spring Hartford Home Show
Saturday and Sunday, March 1-3, 2013, XL Center (formerly Civic Center), Hartford: Featuring more than 500 exhibits representing remodelers, homebuilders, heating and cooling services, banks and mortgage companies and more; 860-918-0891, www.showevent.com.
Largest home show in Fairfield County
Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, 2013, 11 to 5, Fairfield County Home & Outdoor Living Expo: Featuring 200 exhibits by area contractors, architects, designers, and builders; features entertainment for kids and refreshments; Stamford Plaza Hotel, 2701 Summer Street, Stamford; admission $10, kids 12 and under are free; free indoor parking; www.ctexpos.com.
Southeastern Connecticut Home & Business Show
Friday through Sunday, March 15-17, 2013, Connecticut College, New London: Offering diverse array of home products and services, with a metro flair, featuring local, state and national vendors; 860-918-0891, www.showevent.com.
Westchester County Home Show
Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, 2013, Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, N.Y.: Offering diverse array of home products and services, with a metro flair, featuring local, state and national vendors; 860-918-0891, www.showevent.com.
