{"id":61191,"date":"2019-08-14T19:38:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T23:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=61191"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:29:57","slug":"the-best-fall-festivals-in-connecticut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61191\/the-best-fall-festivals-in-connecticut\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fall Festivals in Connecticut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Say goodbye to summer in style when you head to nearby Connecticut for one these six seasonal festivals. Eat fresh seafood, drink local spirits, listen to live music and enjoy the pretty scenery before you catch the train home. It’s an easy way celebrate the end of the summer and the start of fall.<\/p>\n

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Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Where:<\/strong> New London<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> September 12-15, 2019<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong> The annual Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival<\/a> celebrates New London\u2019s maritime heritage. Tour a historic schooner, see a U.S. Coast Guard search & rescue demo and watch patriotic costumed re-enactors burn Benedict Arnold.<\/p>\n

Kids have their own fishing tournament while foodies should enjoy Saturday\u2019s Chowder Challenge where $10 buys you 12 tastes of briny New England bliss.<\/p>\n

Get here:<\/strong> Ride Amtrak<\/a> from Penn Station to New London in 3 hours.<\/p>\n

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The 2019 Norwalk Oyster Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Where:<\/strong> Veterans Memorial Park on Seaview Ave. in Norwalk<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> September 7-9, 2019<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Norwalk Oyster Festival\u00a0features live music from dozens of bands on multiple stages, magic shows and a carnival games for kids, a 65-foot Ferris wheel are just a few of the dozens of options. When hunger strikes, head to the International Food Court\u00a0to sample everything from oysters fresh off the boat to authentic New England lobster rolls. Hop heads should enjoy sipping and sampling over 40 brews at the beer tent.<\/p>\n

The festival is sponsored by the Norwalk Seaport Association, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, education and public awareness of Norwalk\u2019s maritime environment and heritage.<\/p>\n

Get here:<\/strong> Metro-North\u00a0<\/a>is offering a discount package with free shuttle service from the train station to the Oyster Festival.<\/p>\n

Connecticut Folk Fest & Green Expo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Where: <\/strong>Edgerton Park, New Haven<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> September 7<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to showcasing music from across the region, the Connecticut Folk Fest & Green Expo emphasizes sustainability and earth-friendly practices. The \u201cGreen Expo\u201d features over 75 green living exhibitors. Eclectic food and kids activity zone with a green theme are perks. The festival takes pride in its zero waste plan and water fill stations.<\/p>\n

Get here: <\/strong>Take the Metro-North to New Haven Line to New Haven.<\/p>\n

\"Bruce