Stonington Village Fair

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Cultural & TraditionalStonington
Dates1 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe fair's founding purpose sets it apart
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Stonington Village Fair in Stonington

Stonington Village Fair, also known as the COMO Village Fair, fills Wadawanuck Square in Stonington, Connecticut every August as a fundraiser for the Stonington Community Center. First held in 1952 to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Stonington, the 2026 edition marks its 74th year, with children's games, local music, food trucks, pottery, sweet bread, floral arrangements and a used book sale, free admission, rain or shine.

Wadawanuck Square in the historic borough of Stonington, Connecticut fills each August with a community fair that traces back to August 14, 1952, when the first Village Fair was organized specifically to commemorate the Battle of Stonington, an 1814 War of 1812 engagement in which the small coastal town repelled a British naval attack.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fair's founding purpose sets it apart from a generic summer festival: it began in 1952 specifically to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Stonington, when the town repelled a British naval attack during the War of 1812, and that historical anchor has stayed part of the event's identity across seventy-plus years

02

The mystery stays covered

Running as COMO's primary annual fundraiser ties the fair directly to the Stonington Community Center's youth and adult programming rather than an outside promoter's revenue

03

The city starts moving

The mix of children's games, local music, and small vendor tables selling pottery, sweet bread and used books keeps the event closer to a traditional small-town fair model than a large commercial festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Tying the fair's founding directly to the 1814 Battle of Stonington has remained part of its identity since the first 1952 edition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

distinguishing it from a generic community festival with no specific historical anchor

The sacred route

Living ritual

Running the fair as COMO's primary annual fundraiser has also stayed constant across more than seventy years

The local code

Living ritual

keeping proceeds tied directly to the community center's local programming

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Holding the event rain or shine every year

Tradition 6

Living ritual

without postponing for weather

Tradition 7

Living ritual

has continued as a fixed policy reflecting the fair's status as an unmovable date on the Stonington community calendar

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

1 August 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes work well for a day spent around a historic town square, with vendor tables and games spread across a compact area. Since the fair runs rain or...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.16 N, 68.67 WOpen in Google Maps

Stonington, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Stonington via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Stonington, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing and comfortable walking shoes work well for a day spent around a historic town square, with vendor tables and games spread across a compact area. Since the fair runs rain or shine, a light rain jacket is worth packing depending on the forecast. Early August weather on the Connecticut shoreline is usually warm, so sun protection is worth having as well.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Stonington Village Fair?

Stonington Village Fair is listed for 1 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Stonington Village Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Stonington, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Stonington, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLthecomo.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates1 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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