Norwalk Oyster Festival 2026

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The 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival on September 11-13, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk, Connecticut. A three-day Long Island Sound waterfront celebration of Connecticut's maritime heritage featuring fresh oysters and seafood, beer garden, vendors selling maritime-themed crafts and goods, carnival rides, tall ships, live music, and family entertainment. Produced by the Norwalk Seaport Association since 1979.

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Fri, Sep 11, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13, 2026

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Veterans Memorial Park

Norwalk, CT

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Vendor Applications

Apply online only — the Norwalk Seaport Association states "the only way to apply is online through our vendor applications." Spaces are curated for variety and quality, applications are NOT first-come first-served, all completed applications are reviewed, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Five 2026 application/contract forms are published on the vendor page, one per vendor class: • 2026 Arts & Crafts Application (New England Village — 100+ fine artists and crafters) • 2026 Merchandising Contract — New England Village • 2026 Marketing Contract — New England Village • 2026 Non-Profit Contract — New England Village • 2026 Food Vendor Inquiry Form Exhibitor requirements: all exhibits must be fully staffed and operational during festival hours — Fri Sep 11, 2026 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sat Sep 12, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun Sep 13, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Setup: Wed Sep 9 by appointment, Thu Sep 10 5:00–7:00 PM, Fri Sep 11 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Certificates of insurance must be submitted by Saturday, August 1, 2026 (an insurance deadline, not an application deadline). All equipment, materials and refuse must be removed by Monday, September 14, 2026. Questions: Norwalk Seaport Association office (203) 838-9444 or info@seaport.org.

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