Connecticut’s Seafood Festivals 2026

Mystic LobsterFest
Early June 2026
Head to Coogan Farm in Mystic to shell-ebrate the start of summer. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, family fun, animal encounters that benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and, of course, lots of lobster!

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Clambake
July 7 - August 25
Every summer, the Seaport Ferry in South Norwalk carries hundreds of hungry passengers to the historic 1868 Sheffield Island Lighthouse for the Norwalk Seaport Association's famous Tuesday Night Clambakes. A true New England dining experience, the evening allows participants to dine in the festive tented pavilion on the Lighthouse lawn, with tours of the Lighthouse included in the cost.

Annual Milford Oyster Festival
August  14 & 15
In addition to mouthwatering seafood, this year’s festival will have many of the areas that festival-goers look forward to every year including arts and crafts on the Green, Main Street, the non-profit area, car show, canoe and kayak races, food, and entertainment.

Norwalk Oyster Festival
September 11 - 13
Enjoy a variety of entertainment including rides, games, a Craft Beer tent with more than 40 beers, and the expansive Arts & Crafts Pavilion with more than 100 artisans and crafters. Plus, an international food court, an oyster slurping contest and much more.

Niantic Bay Oyster Festival
TBD 2026
With all proceeds going to the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut, this festival is a good time for a good cause. Enjoy local oysters, food vendors, beer sampling, live music, entertainment and more at this annual Niantic tradition.